Bastimentos National Marine Park
Nov 21st, 2008 by admin
The Bocas del Toro archipelago of islands is home to the national marine park of the island of Bastimentos. Bocas del Toro in itself is one of the main tourist and investment attractions in all of Panama. The mere beauty of the Bocas del Toro area is not limited to what one can see above the water level, but below is the millions of fish, coral and marine life which ensures a magical treat for scuba and snorkel divers.
There are specific beaches with Bocas del Toro that are the breeding grounds of a variety of sea turtle species, which come to nest between April and October. The geographical make up of specific areas in Bocas del Toro make it difficult to access these nesting sites which in turn offers a protection factor to these turtles.
The Bastimentos Island offers the best of Bocas del Toro in terms of eco tourism, as one has the diving opportunities, as well as the chance to hike across the island through the thick vegetation which offers unique experiences of the sights and sounds of the wildlife on the Island. Whilst the mangrove areas, providing shelter for fish and other marine life, enables one to swim and snorkel between the mangrove roots.
If one is seeking adventure and the chance to meet the indigenous people of Panama, your chance in the Bocas del Toro region will allow you to meet the Ngobe people.
Most of Bocas del Toro is about nature, beauty and unspoiled paradise. It is not only a major attraction for tourists but for real estate too, where people purchase holiday homes and retirement homes.
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