Every winter we head to Panama for a week of rest and relaxation. This year we wanted to share our experience of living like locals with you in this chunk of paradise called Boquete.
Boquete, a name that sends shivers down many seasoned backpackers’ spines. There are palm trees, hot weather and little to see in the way of amazing flora and fauna. It’s humid, it’s cramped and other than the breathtaking view of Volcan Baru there’s nothing else going on.
Vacationing in Bocas del Toro, Panama has become a popular vacation spot for tourists and expats alike. When people visit this region they will find some of the best beach resorts in Central America and more.
There is always time for adventure! What do you need? Maybe a break from your routine and escape to another world. Or maybe a change in scenery and an injection of new energy. Or maybe you are idealising about moving somewhere else? These are all perfect cases for going on a vacation
Vacation In Boquete Panama
From Boquete, we’ll drive 1.5 hours to Boca Chica, a small fishing village on the Pacific Coast. Then, we’ll pass through the mangrove forested volcanic islands of Laguna de Chiriqui toward the Gulf of Chiriqui National Marine Park, a 14,740 hectare marine park with around 25 uninhabited islands which serves as a refuge for howler monkeys, leatherback and hawksbill turtles, tiger herons, and exotic fish. There are no mammals on Isla Bolaños due to no fresh water, to see howler monkeys, we recommend to stay overnight in Isla Boca Brava (we can drop you off at the hotel after the tour).
The sun tends to shine over the white sand, palm-lined beaches in Gulf of Chiriqui Marine Park even when it’s raining everywhere else! Depending on visibility and climate, we’ll be snorkeling around one of the beautiful islands and pass the late morning and better part of the afternoon lunching, exploring, swimming, relaxing in a hammock, and playing on the white sand beaches of Isla Gamez or Isla Bolaños.
Island Trip – Gulf of Chiriqui National Marine Park
Island Trip – Gulf of Chiriqui National Marine Park
Island Trip – Gulf of Chiriqui National Marine Park
Island Trip – Gulf of Chiriqui National Marine Park
Island Trip – Gulf of Chiriqui National Marine Park
Island Trip – Gulf of Chiriqui National Marine Park
Island Trip – Gulf of Chiriqui National Marine Park
Island Trip – Gulf of Chiriqui National Marine Park
Whale Watching Island Trip – Gulf of Chiriqui National Marine Park
Whale Watching Island Trip – Gulf of Chiriqui National Marine Park
Island Trip – Gulf of Chiriqui National Marine Park
Island Trip – Gulf of Chiriqui National Marine Park
Island Trip – Gulf of Chiriqui National Marine Park
Island Trip – Gulf of Chiriqui National Marine Park
Island Trip – Gulf of Chiriqui National Marine Park
Island Trip – Gulf of Chiriqui National Marine Park
Island Trip – Gulf of Chiriqui National Marine Park
Island Trip – Gulf of Chiriqui National Marine Park
Island Trip – Gulf of Chiriqui National Marine Park
Island Trip – Gulf of Chiriqui National Marine Park
Island Trip – Gulf of Chiriqui National Marine Park
Island Trip – Gulf of Chiriqui National Marine Park
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**Special Price: $75 per person (reduced for a limited time).**
Internet Special prices are subject to change at any time.
Discount price is not available on existing or third-party reservations.
Must reserve first directly with Boquete Outdoor Adventures.
Special price may not be available during holiday weeks or peak season dates.
Reserve your space directly with us. BOOK NOW!
Tour: 7:00am – 5:00pm (10 hours)
Gulf of Chiriqui National Park, Chiriqui Province, Panama. How to get to Boquete.
At the Boquete Outdoor Adventures Office in Plaza Los Establos on Main Street in Boquete. How to get to our office in Boquete.
David pickup and dropoff is available for free. We will provide you with a meeting location that you can get to with a quick taxi ride from your hotel. Approximate pickup time is 7:40am, and dropoff time is 4:30pm.
Included: seasonal fruits (apples, oranges, pineapple, grapes), fresh coconut from the island, cookies, Bean dip with chips and salsa, and drinks
Empanadas ( Veggie, Beef or Chicken )
(fresh water, fruit juice, as well as alcoholic drinks such as rum cocktails, national beers
(Items are subject to change based on seasonal availability).
The Gulf of Chiriqui National Marine Park is located on the Pacific side and weather has little to no impact on this trip. Sunny year round in the mornings and noon-time. It may rain during the evenings during peak rainy season (does not affect the trip as it is during the return time). Also, only during peak rainy season (Sept-Oct), there may be some rain during the day for 10-minute bursts. It is recommended to just get in the warm ocean water during that time. Trip will not be cancelled if it is raining in Boquete, as that has no relation to where the trip goes.
Trip details may change due to severe weather, sea conditions, unforeseen events.
The island is located in a National Marine Park, with no structures allowed, there are no facilities/bathrooms available. The bathrooms available in Boca Chica are extremely basic (bring your own toilet paper if you need it).
4-person minimum, however if you book with enough time in advance, it will give us a chance to add-on and confirm the trip.
On our Calendar, you can see if we have a “guaranteed trip departure” which it will say in the trip details of each day, which you can book for immediate confirmation with any number of people.
- 7:00am – Checkin at the Boquete Outdoor Adventures Office
- 7:00am – 8:30am – Transport to the Pacific Coast (David pickup option around 7:40am)
- 8:45am – 9:15am – Boat Ride from Boca Chica to Isla Bolaños, through the Gulf of Chiriqui National Marine Park
- 9:15am – 2:00pm – Island Time
- Free time to snorkel, hike, explore, play, relax, swim
- Lunch and drinks (non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks), towels, snorkels, and hammocks included
- 2:30pm – 3:00pm – Return Boat Ride to Boca Chica
- 3:15pm – 5:00pm – Transport from Boca Chica to Boquete (or David dropoff around 4:30pm)
- Local professional bilingual guide
- Certified boat captain
- Snorkel and mask
- Hammocks
- Beach towels
- Lunch , fruit, vegetables, bean dip with chips, salsa, cookies, and more
- Beverages including juice, fresh water, sodas
- Alcoholic beverages including beer, rum
- Round Trip Transportion
- Free trip photos with free download
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Gratuities (recommended)
- Hat / Sunglasses
- Quick-dry shirt for snorkeling sun protection
- Shoes / Sturdy Water Sandal to explore the island
- Swimsuit / clothes to get wet
- Sun Block
- Water Bottle