Honda Bay

BASTIMENTOS, BOCAS DEL TORO

Adventure and interpretation in Bahia Honda and Salt Creek

Its beaches of transparent waters, populated by multicolored corals and rich marine fauna are just one of the attractions offered by the communities of Bahia Honda and Salt Creek, located in the tourist district of Bastimentos. The families of these two communities work to rescue their local traditions. In Salt Creek you can taste and learn how to bake the famous Johnnycakes, with wheat flour and coconut milk and walk along its interpretative trail.

The organization Timorogo de Bahía Honda promotes artisanal fishing and the harvesting of local vegetables, and has a restaurant specializing in the traditional flavors of the Ngäbe indigenous community, where gastronomic and handicraft workshops are held. Timorogo's guides, certified by the Panama Tourism Authority, have the knowledge and experience to ensure the enjoyment of adventures such as hiking, diving in the mangroves, visits to nearby caves, dolphin and whale watching.

HIGHLIGHTS

Visit caves and hike trails in the Bastimentos Island National Marine Park.

RECOMMENDED TIME

3 days / 2 nights

LOCATION

Bastimentos Island. Approximately 30 min from Colon Island, Bocas del Toro.

IDEAL FOR

Young people, couples and students. 

IDEAL TIME

The best time is during the dry season from August to October.

ACTIVITIES

In Bastimentos, you will have the opportunity to explore its great marine biodiversity and other natural attractions such as its caves, trails and beaches.

 

Tasting of local gastronomy

Gastronomic and handicraft workshops 

 Camping

Hiking

 Diving

 Artisanal fishing

 Islands and beaches

 Wildlife sighting

 Caves

Bastimentos 5 (1)

Upon arrival at the port of Almirante, located in the province of Bocas del Toro, 40 minutes from the village of Changuinola, you take a boat to Isla Bastimentos, the trip lasts approximately 60 minutes.

 

Bahía Honda has a camping site where you can place your tent or hammock. In addition, the community collaborates with hotels on the island, being the local actors the ones who provide the guide service to their visitors.

 

TIMOROGO restaurant offers a combination of coastal and traditional food, where they use a lot of Caribbean seasoning and spice.

CONTACT

✉️ miltonrutilio@gmail.com 📞 +507 6726-0968 / +507 6373-0552

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