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Swan Cay
Spot red-billed tropic birds and white-crowned pigeons in this cay near
Isla de Los Pájaros.
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Isla Carenero
A few hundred meters from Isla Colón is the oft-forgotten Isla Carenero. The island takes
its name from 'careening,' which in nautical talk means to lean a ship on one side for
cleaning or repair. In October 1502 Columbus' ships were careened and cleaned on this
cay while the admiral recovered from a bellyache.
In recent times many hotels have been added, and nature isn't as wild as on islands
further out. Yet Carenero remains a nice alternative if you're seeking peace and quiet. It's
also a good place to day trip for a leisurely lunch.
Activities
Escuela de Mar
SURFING
( 757-9137, 6785-7984;
http://bocasbuccaneerresort.com/surfing-school
;
8am-6pm)
For
quality surf classes (US$45 for three hours) or kayaks rentals ($10 for three hours),
stand-up paddles (US$30 per day) and boards (US$15 per day), check out this surf
school at Bibi's run by Argentine Luis. Call ahead if you can.
Sleeping & Eating
Gran Kahuna Hostel
HOSTEL $
( 757-9551;
www.grankahunabocas.com
;
dm/d US$12/45; )
Wildly popular in its
new waterfront location, this surfer inn is adorable, with yellow cement cabins, bright
rooms and even a picket fence. It offers a huge flat-screen, house guitars, a kitchen and
onsite bar. The cleanliness is impressive, not so the service - you might have to drag the
desk person away from what they're doing to check in.
Aqua Lounge
HOSTEL $
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