Polo Beach is the most beautiful beach on Bastimentos and perhaps even in the Bocas del Toro Archipelago. You can enjoy this little piece of paradise by joining us on Polo's Paradise tour!

Number of inhabitants: 1, Mr. Polo himself.

At 11:00 we take off from The Sea Monkey and walk from the authentic Caribbean village of Old Bank right into the jungle. Once we enter the jungle, the wonders of Bastimentos begin to reveal themselves. Tropical fruits left and right. Depending on what we come across, you can try some of these amazing fruits straight from the tree!

As we continue, the trail takes you over farmland and through valleys and offers stunning views of Isla Bastimentos and the surrounding islands of Bocas del Toro.

We sit down on Gabriellito Hill and have a little fruit snack* while enjoying the view of the Caribbean Sea. Along the way, you can learn about the island’s flora, fauna, and medicinal plants and hopefully spot some wildlife!

At around 14:00, we arrive at Polo Beach.

Polo Beach is inhabited by one person, Señor Polo. Although versions of his tale vary, Polo himself says he left Old Bank and moved to this gorgeous beach about 60 years ago at the age of 15. He set up the shack you see today and has been living off of the land and sea for all of his adult life.

Once we arrive, your local guide Titi will help Polo prepare a barbecue lunch for you. For about 3 hours, you’ll have the freedom to snorkel** around the reef right in front of the beach, walk along one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, hang out with Polo, discover more of the jungle, or simply lie back and enjoy the day!

At approximately 17:00 we head to world-famous Red Frog Beach, just in time for happy hour at Palmar Beach Lodge! Once everybody is ready, we take a scenic boat ride back to Old Bank.

Bastimentos Alive will take care of all the necessities, so you can have a day without worries.

* depending on seasonal availability
** depending on the conditions of the ocean

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Add-ons:

Bocas town transfer: $5.00
Bambuda Lodge transfer: $7.00

Days Offered:

Daily/3 person minimum
This tour is rainy day proof!

Departure/Return Time:

11:00 from The Sea Monkey. We return at approximately 18:00.

Difficulty level:

Moderate: This tour is quite a hike but very rewarding! Distance: approx. 15 kilometers/9 miles

What to bring:

Bottle of water
Closed-toed shoes (no flip-flops)
Sunblock/insect repellent