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Prehistoric Sitio Drago Bocas del Toro Panama |
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Boca del Drago - Bocas del Toro
After visiting Costa Rica - Christopher Columbus carried onto Boca Del Drago ( Mouth of the Dragon) in Bocas Del Toro in Panama. He sailed into Admiral Bay (Caribaro) via the channel that separates the main land from Colon Island. From the air, Boca del Drago's perfectly curved beach looks like someone took a bite out of Isla Colón's westernmost tip. In keeping with the name, however, it also looks like the entire island is the head of a dragon whose open mouth, the curved beach, is poised to spew flames onto the mainland.
This area now is a place for tourists and also a community of approximately 300 ngobe indians. Many of these natives work as fishermen, and some work at the local tourist resorts in the area.
Close to Boca del Drago by boat is Swan Key - a bird sanctuary where several species of birds nest. the sanctuary can only be viewed by boat so as to not disturb the sensitive ecosystem of the area.
The beautiful sandy beaches and coral reefs attract both sun and snorkeling worshippers.
Bus or taxi service will get you there by land and take you right through the middle of the island. Public buses offer roundtrip service between Boca del Drago and Bocas town for $3.00 roundtrip. The buses depart Boca del Drago on Monday, Wednesday and Friday during early morning hours, and return from Bocas town around midday. It is important to point out that the actual departure times vary considerably, and can not be guaranteed. Taxi's can be hired for $25.00 round trip. For the more adventurous, you can ride there on mountain bike, which takes about one hour; several local establishments in Bocas town rent bikes by the hour, half-day or full day. The dirt/gravel road passes through the islands' relatively flat interior, lined with farms and lush vegetation. |
