Beaches Swimming Snorkeling Diving Surfing Rest./Bars Where Comments El Istmito Yes Yes Yes No No Isla Colon Playa Bluff No No No Yes No Isla Colon Bluff Beach, the easiest one to reach and the first really pretty beach. However, this beach is not safe for swimmers- just for getting wet in the waves. Playa Paunch No No No Yes No Isla Colon Punch Beach, a less scenic beach but one with a reputation for great surfing when the sea is high. Bocas Del Drago Yes Yes No No Yes Isla Colon A beautiful beach fringed with palm trees and white soft sands, this is a prime location for swimming and relaxing in the sun. there is also a restaurant and bar. Isla Solarte Yes Yes Yes No Yes Isla Colon The best place for swimming, snorkeling and diving is at hospital point. There is also a bar at the hotel, which is situated on the top of the hill. Playa Wizzard/ Playa Polo Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Isla Bastimentos Swimming is good in certain areas and diving can be done out at dolphin rock. This beach is also good for learning to surf as there are no rocks and the waves aren't high. Drinks are available from the bar. Polo Beach hosted the first European series of SURVIVOR Playa Larga No No No No No Isla Bastimentos Another lovely beach on Isla Bastimientos and if you camp out you may see the famous sea turtles. Cayos Zapatilla Yes Yes Yes No No Zapatilla Islands Some of the best skin diving in Bocas can be found on the ocean side of the marine park, windward from Crawl Cay. The variety of underwater ecosystems, including fan gardens and coral reefs, depends on the location. Choose from a variety of depths and currents that suit your skills and inclination. More intrepid and experienced divers can explore a series of nearby caves, which reside at 40 ft. and require underwater lights. Red Frog Beach No No No Yes Yes Isla Bastimentos Red frog, one of Bocas's most beautiful beaches and home to the red poison dart frog, this is the only place in the world where you can see this red amphibian in its natural habitat a must see!