EXPERIENCE LIVing IN Isla Colón
Why Isla Colon
Isla Colón is the Island to Visit
A quick travel guide
Tropical vibes and a bumpin’ nightlife
Discover Colón Island (Spanish: Isla Colón) , the vibrant heart of Bocas del Toro archipelago. A must-visit for travelers searching for the perfect blend of relaxation and nightlife.
Isla Colón is the northernmost and main island in the Bocas del Toro Archipelago located in Bocas del Toro Province, Panama. The Bocas del Toro Islands is an archipelago located off the Caribbean coast of Panama, close to the border with Costa Rica. There are a total of 240 islands ranging from tiny mangrove islets up to Bastimentos Island which exceeds 100,000 acres in size.
On Isla Colón, you can experience everything from laid-back beach life and jungle adventures to a lively nightlife and bustling town culture. You can rent bikes or ATVs to explore beaches like Playa Bluff, which is popular for surfing and has nesting sea turtles, or head to Playa Estrella for swimming with starfish.
Isla Colón
Isla Colón is the main island where the Town of Bocas del Toro is located. Bocas Town has an airport that receives flights from Panama City and San Jose, Costa Rica. Bocas is also where the mainland ferry and water taxis dock.
The Islands are well known for their pristine waters, secluded islands, and abundant primary rainforest. They are an absolute paradise of white sand beaches, banana plantations, lush rainforests, coral reefs, turquoise seas, exotic marine life, and mangrove coves. Isla Colón is the only island with electricity, municipal water, roads, and phone service.
No wonder why it is Panama’s top tourist destination in the Caribbean!
Bocas Lifestyle
Embrace the Caribbean lifestyle in Bocas del Toro, a destination that offers both exciting adventures to explore and serene days by the sea, all within a diverse and lush natural environment.
In addition to our beautiful hotel rooms, Hotel Calle 6 guests love starting and ending their days in our restaurant & coffee bar and hanging out in lounge chairs on our deck.
What to consider?
WE CARE FOR EVERY RESOURCE
Electricity and water are precious and protected by those who live in Bocas: you will receive reminders and suggestions to avoid excessive use.
WE CARE FOR EVERY RESOURCE
Depending on different factors, the town of Bocas experiences power outages for one hours or more at times.
POTABLE WATER IS LIMITED
Bocas residents often ration the potable water service to prevent scarcity. Water lack can lead to serious consequences, which is why we ask for your cooperation in water conservation. We also collect rainwater and purchase additional water to ensure our guests’ needs are met.
WI-FI INTERNET CONNECTION IS INTERMITTENT
During your stay, our Wi-Fi network may experience interruptions in service. When that happens, we encourage you to connect even more with our natural and cultural universe!
What to do?
CONNECT WITH US
