Welcome to Isla Bastimentos

in Bocas del Toro, Panama!

Located in a living rainforest, on a Caribbean island, Bocas Bound is the place to stay and visit in Bocas del Toro. Bocas Bound provides immediate access to Bocas del Toro surfing, rain forest hikes, snorkeling, and beautiful beaches.

It is a 10 minute boat ride from Bocas del Toro town to get to Bastimentos. This is a beautiful boat ride that winds through the mangroves and costs approximately $5. Many travelers fail to realize that Bocas del Toro Town does not have a nearby beach.

Bocas Bound is located in the jungle at the center right of the picture. Playa Tortuga is on the left / Red Frog Beach is on the right.

Isla Bastimentos is located 30 miles from Costa Rica on the Caribbean side of the country. It lies 650 miles southwest from Jamaica. Most travelers arrive to Bocas del Toro town by:

1. Plane ride from Panama City or San Jose

2. Bus ride from Panama City

3. Boat ride from Changuinola or Almirante

Once you arrive in Bocas del Toro Town, approach the water front and catch a water taxi at the Chow Kai dock. The cost is approximately $5 and runs throughout the day.

It is a beautiful boat ride from Bocas Town to Isla Bastimentos

This picture gives an idea of the expansive coastline on the northside of the island. One can see an "older" picture of Bocas Bound in the middle of the picture.