What to Eat in Bocas del Toro

Bocas del Toro awaits foodies of body and soul with explosive flavors which will stay in your heart forever. Bold recipes in front of postcard landscapes and a unique Caribbean vibe.

You'll taste, with every bite, the strong Afro-Antillean influence on the culture of Bocas. Order fresh seafood cooked with Jamaican fruits like akke or more local flavors like coconut and ripe plantain. Discover a different pastry shop, try a Yanny cake or a bon bread and beat the heat with exotic drinks such as seaweed icing glass, hibiscus flower saril or banana and coconut milk Muogo.

Tour the archipelago in search of the most delicious dishes and add points to this adventure by looking for international flavors. Bocas is home to a very large community of foreigners who give us their touch with recipes from many corners of the world. Visit restaurants on the beach or on piers in the middle of the sea. Dine in a super colorful house with a natural pool in the middle, at a surf bar or on a balcony with panoramic views. Let yourself be surprised by the atmosphere, the design and the style of Bocas.

To continue having new experiences, take a cacao tour. Visit the indigenous Ngäbe Buglé community and learn all about the planting, harvesting and processes to turn this divine fruit into the drink of the gods.