Travel Reference
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(Playa La Cabaña)
Playa El Istmito, also called Playa La Cabaña, is the closest beach to
Bocas town, though it's on Bahía Sand Fly and the
chitras
(sand flies) that live here have
an itchy bite. This is not the most attractive beach; unless you're walking, it's worth
heading further north.
Playa Punch
BEACH
Further up the coast from Playa El Istmito is Playa Punch, which is dangerous for swim-
ming but good for surfing.
Playa Bluff
BEACH
This secluded wilderness beach is pounded by intense waves. Though you wouldn't want
to get into the water here without a board, the soft yellow sand and palm-fringed shores
are pristine. It serves as a nesting area for sea turtles from May to September.
It's 8km from Bocas town, next to the road after you round Punta Bluff.
