Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(Bahía Honda)
One of Bastimentos' most fascinating natural wonders, Nivida is a massive
cavern complete with swarms of nectar bats and a subterranean lake suitable for swim-
ming. Half the fun of the place is getting there via motorboat through a channel of lush
vegetation. To reach Nivida, go only with a reliable guide (around US$25 per person)
such as Oscar from Roots (
Click here
).
Laguna de Bastimentos
LAKE
Getting to this jungle lake surrounded by dense vegetation is a challenging hike. This
swath of rainforest is the terra firma section of the Parque Nacional Marino Isla Basti-
mentos. Go only with a reliable guide.
Activities
Bastimentos Sky
ZIP LINE
OFFLINE MAP
( 6507-4646, 757-8001;
www.redfrogbeach.com/bocas-del-toro-zipline.html
;
per person US$55)
Seven zip lines, a swinging bridge and vertical rappel are a few of the highlights of this
new attraction, brought to you by the Red Frog Beach development and a well-known
Costa Rican zip-line designer. The tour lasts two hours and reaches heights of 45m.
Uwe
SNORKELING
( 6741-1535; 3hr tour US$15)
A standout guide for snorkel tours (there must be a reason
he's called the 'fish whisperer'). Uwe speaks several languages and takes groups to
lesser-known destinations including wonderful mangrove areas covered in sponges.
Group minimum is four guests.
Oscar
ADVENTURE TOUR
( 6515-9276)
Oscar is a reliable local guide who can take visitors to the bat caves, hik-
ing to Laguna Bastimentos and to other island attractions.
Señora Kony Gonzales
TOUR
( 6092-7259; Salt Creek)
English-speaking guide to Salt Creek. Leads community tours
(US$2), visits to a bat cave (US$12) and Playa Larga (US$12). Monkeys and sloths
might be viewed as well.
