Bocas del Toro Travel Guide

Recommended by your hosts and guests

Welcome to the Bocas del Toro Travel Guide, your comprehensive resource for businesses recommended by us and fellow guests, along with essential travel details to enhance your experience in Bocas del Toro.

Discover top dining and drinking spots in the area, nightlife recommendations, reputable tour agencies providing safety and excellent services, and other crucial travel information such as beach destinations, activities, and additional local suggestions.

Where to Eat

Saigon Bay Bed and Breakfast has handpicked a selection of top-notch dining options for your gastronomic pleasure. Whether you’re looking for a cozy restaurant, convenient takeout, or speedy delivery, we’ve got you covered with our recommendations to satisfy your cravings in this beautiful island paradise. Use the search feature to find any restaurant by location (Bocas Town, Isla Bastimentos, Bluff Beach, Boca del Drago… you get the idea!) Bon appétit!

Shanti

Bocas Town waterfront, Isla Colón

Open Mon to Sat from 7:30am to 9pm, closed Sunday

Sukha

Calle 1era, Isla Colón

Open every day from 9am to 11pm

Pinches Hermanos

Calle 1era, Isla Colón

Open Wed to Mon from 12pm to 11:30pm, closed Tuesday

Merén Pool Club & Restaurant

Calle 1era, Isla Colón

Open every day from 7:30am to 10pm

La Taberna Sports Bar

Calle 1era, Isla Colón

Open Fri to Mon 12pm-12am, Tue 9am-5pm, Wed 12pm-5pm, closed Thursday

La Rosa Beach Club

Red Frog Beach, Isla Bastimentos

Open every day from 8am to 9pm

Dal Siciliano

Big Creek, Isla Colón

Open Thu to Tue from 6pm to 9:30pm, closed Wednesday

Boya de Vida Floating Bar

Bay off Bocas Town (by water taxi)

Open every day from 12pm to 7pm

Coquitos

Isla Carenero

Open Wed to Sun from 1pm to 9pm

Chiringuito Beach Bar

Calle 1era, Isla Colón

Open Mon to Wed 3pm-10:30pm, Thu to Sat 3pm-11pm, Sun 3:30pm-10:30pm

Casa Papaya

Calle 3era, Isla Colón

Check Instagram for current hours

The View at Oasis

Bluff Beach

Open every day from 12pm to 8:30pm

Bibi's on the Beach

Isla Carenero

Open Tue to Sun from 12pm to 9pm, closed Mon

Leaf Eaters Cafe

Isla Carenero

Open Sat to Wed from 11:30am to 4pm

Yarisnori

Boca del Drago, Isla Colon

Open every day from 9am to 7pm

Bom Bom Beach Bar

Playa Bluff, Isla Colon

Open every day from 8am to 8pm

Paunch Beach Club

Playa Paunch, Isla Colon

Open every day from 9am to 9pm

Ohana Bocas

Tigers Tail, Isla Colon

Open Wed to Mon from 8am to 10pm, closed Tue

Skully's Food Court

Big Creek, Isla Colon

Open every day from 8am to 11pm (kitchens close at 10pm)

Dosha Organic Cafe

Big Creek, Isla Colon

Open Wed to Sun from 8am to 3pm

Restaurant Pier 19

Ave Sur, Isla Colón

Open every day from 7:30am to 10pm

Space Lounge and Restaurant

Calle 3era, Isla Colón

Open Sat to Thu from 6pm until late, closed Fri

Buena Vista

Calle 3era, Isla Colón

Open every day from 7:30am to 9:30pm

La Buga Gastro Market

Calle 3era, Isla Colón

Open every day from 9am to 11pm

Restaurante El Pirata

Calle 3era, Isla Colón

Open every day from 10am to 9pm

Restaurante Chitré

Calle 1era, Isla Colon

Open Mon to Sat from 6:30am to 10pm

Café Del Mar

Calle 1era, Isla Colon

Open every day from 8am to 10pm

Tropical Birds

Calle 1era, Isla Colon

Open Tue to Sun from 12pm to 8pm

Bocas Paradise Cafe

Calle 1era, Isla Colon

Open every day from 7am to 2pm

Sababa Bocas del Toro

Calle 1era, Isla Colon

Open Sun to Thu from 12pm to 10pm, Fri 10am to 3pm, closed Sat

Trattoria Pane e Vino

Av. E Nte., Isla Colon

Open Tue to Sat from 12pm to 9pm

Restaurante Tom

Ave. F Norte, Isla Colon

Open Mon to Fri from 10am to 6pm

Octo

Av. F Nte., Isla Colon

Open Mon to Sat from 5pm to 10pm

Panis

Ave G Norte, Isla Colon

Open Tue to Sat from 8am to 2pm

El Ultimo Refugio

Ave. H, Isla Colon

Open Tue to Sat from 5pm to 10pm

Restaurant & Bar Vista Mar

North Ave., Isla Colon

Open every day from 7am to 10pm

Restaurante al Forno A Legna

C. 5ta, Isla Colon

Open Wed to Mon from 9am to 11pm (Tue 3pm to 10pm)

JJ's at Bocas Blended

North Ave., Isla Colon

Open Mon to Sat from 8am to 6:30pm

Chikita Beach

Playa Istmito, Isla Colon

Open every day from 11:30am to 8pm

El Beso del Dragon

Saigon Bay, Isla Colon

Open Mon to Sat from 10am to 4pm

Tours Directly From Our Dock

Alongside the independent operators listed below, we run a handful of tours directly from our own dock here at Saigon Bay. These are the trips we know and trust — led by local captains with the highest reputation in Bocas del Toro, and used by almost all of our guests, who come back happy every time. Every price includes pick-up and drop-off right at Saigon Bay Bed and Breakfast, you simply pay the guide in cash on the day (no prepayment needed), and all we ask is that you let us know at least a day in advance so we can arrange everything for you. From full-day island-hopping and snorkeling to a glowing new-moon swim in bioluminescent water, these are the tours you can book with us.

Red Frog Beach Water Taxi

Isla Bastimentos

$10 / person each way • Flexible times

Bioluminescence Tour

Bocas del Toro

$30 / person • New-moon nights, 7 PM

Nivida Bat Cave Tour

Isla Bastimentos

$35 / person • Flexible (min 2 people)

Starfish Beach, Boca del Drago & Bird Island Tour

Isla Colón

$30 / person • Departs 10:30 AM

Cayo Zapatillas Tour

Zapatilla Cays, Bastimentos Marine Park

$35 / person • Departs 9:30 AM

What to do in Bocas del Toro

Whether you’re seeking classic island tours to must-see attractions like Dolphin Bay, Starfish Beach, and Cayos Zapatillas, or yearning for unique and off-the-beaten-path experiences, we have handpicked agencies with a focus on comfort, reputation, tour variety, and guest safety. Rest assured that the agencies we recommend are equipped with comfortable boats, boast stellar reputations, offer a wide array of tours and services, and prioritize creating safe environments for our guests. Use the filter below to look for what type of tour you want to do or search for what language you would like the tour in. We have several tours listed that offer experiences in French, German and English of course as well in Spanish.

Club Remo Caribe – Outrigger Canoe Paddling

Playa Istmito, Bocas Town – 5-min walk from Saigon Bay

V6 Tue & Thu 6am & 4pm · Intro Saturdays

IPC Eco Tours

Isla Colon

Reservation necessary

Tour Panama With Us

Isla Colon

Reservation necessary

Forchiney Aqua Tours

Isla Colon

Reservation necessary

Örebä Chocolate Tour

Mainland Bocas

Reservation necessary

Spiritual Travel Adventures

Bocas del Toro

Reservation necessary

Jungle Walks Bocas del Toro

Bocas del Toro

Reservation necessary

PanaOlas

North Ave., Isla Colon

Reservation necessary

Botica Basti

Isla Bastimentos

Reservation necessary

Panama Adventours

Calle 1era, Isla Colon

Offering tours everyday

Saigon Bay BnB Tips

From scenic bike rides through island landscapes to the best shopping spots, we’ve got you covered. Discover hidden gems for island hopping, including must-visit beaches and local attractions. Plus, enjoy the convenience of our recommended delivery food options, so you can eat without leaving Saigon Bay BnB.