Bocas del Toro

The Isla Bastimentos National Marine Park is located in Bocas del Toro, one of Panama's most beautiful areas. The area is an archipelago of numerous islands, the largest of which is the island of Bastimentos. The national park is a wildlife lover's paradise both above and below the water, with sightings of caiman, crocodile, and an array of fish common for snorkelers, and one of Central America's best birding destinations in the canopies above, alongside sloths and monkeys.

Tranquilo Bay on the island of Bastimentos is a great place to stay and explore the area. This beautiful eco resort is not only a great place to get away from it all, but it is also ideal for people who want to explore the region's beautiful natural world, particularly bird watchers. You can spend your days among the canopies of the island, spotting an array of colorful feathers around you, thanks to the resort's own bird watching tower set in the midst of the resort's grounds.

Over 1,000 bird species have been recorded in the region, and if you stay at Tranquilo Bay, you have a chance of seeing 500 of them just from your time at the resort and on the daily excursions. From the Great Egret to the Swallow-Tailed Kite, the Lesser Nighthawk to the Blue-headed Parrot, you're bound to see something new.

Location: Panama