Isla Colon - Panama

(panama-realestate.biz) The northernmost island in Panama, Isla Colon is situated in the province of Bocas del Toro. The province’s capital, Colon, is situated here and boasts of having an international airport. This airport is the hub of Panama’s national carrier, Air Panama. Isla Colon also possesses a shipping port where major cruise and shipping liners dock.

An exquisite paradise, Isla Colon is surrounded by pristine waters along the Caribbean Sea to match its golden sand beaches, making it a popular destination for the active water sports loving tourists. Popular activities include scuba diving and snorkeling, where one can witness the varying beautiful marine life, from a seemingly endless species of fish to the enticingly colorful coral reefs. Incidentally, Isla Colon was actually formed from these coral reefs; and a lot of the reefs can be seen in the island’s center.

Various wildlife species also abound in Isla Colon. The rare night monkey is one of those that can be found here due to the island’s secluded nature. A variety of species of birds can be viewed within the vicinity of Isla Colon. This includes the famous Bird Island, which has numerous migratory birds that seek refuge on this island. At any given time, there is said to be over fifty different bird species on the island.

Nearby Popa Island offers nature lovers the chance to appreciate how nature has been preserved for centuries. Popa offers the visitor a unique opportunity to bear witness of the delicate balance between man and nature, in all its wonders.

Dolphin watching is another popular tourist activity, where nearby Dolphin bay offers visitors the experience to view dolphins playing in the warm sea waters.

Contrasting to the various natural wonders in Isla Colon, are a lot of hotels, restaurants, bars and nightclubs found particularly in Bocas del Toro city. A lot of these are 24/7 establishments to suit the needs of tourists.