Isla Bastimentos
Panama, Bocas del Toro
Isla Bastimentos
LocationPanama, Bocas del Toro
RegionBocas del Toro
TypeNational Marine Park
Coordinates9.2500°, -82.1500°
Established1988
Area132.26
Nearest CityBocas del Toro (8 km)
About Isla Bastimentos
Panama's first marine park, Isla Bastimentos protects 13,226 ha of the Bocas del Toro Archipelago including rainforest, mangroves, coral reefs with nearly 80 coral species, and nesting beaches for four sea turtle species. The park's Red Frog Beach and Playa Larga are among the most celebrated Caribbean shores in Central America.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Isla Bastimentos located?
Isla Bastimentos is located in Bocas del Toro, Panama at coordinates 9.25, -82.15.
How do I get to Isla Bastimentos?
To get to Isla Bastimentos, the nearest city is Bocas del Toro (8 km).
How large is Isla Bastimentos?
Isla Bastimentos covers approximately 132.26 square kilometers (51 square miles).
When was Isla Bastimentos established?
Isla Bastimentos was established in 1988.