A short boat ride takes you to two uninhabited islands emerging from the surrounding coral reef. Experience pristine sandy beaches, clear turquoise water, and abundant fish activity within the National Marine Park. This adventure can be customized to include relaxing on the beach, and guided snorkeling in the vibrant protected coral reef from the shore or boat.
One of the most exciting and important aspects of Casa Cayuco’s eco-experience is getting to know the people and customs of Salt Creek, our neighboring Ngäbe-Buglé indigenous village. Salt Creek is home to all our employees and their families. It’s a very special place and the most integral part of our mission. Included with every stay is a short guided tour and boat transfer through Salt Creek’s mangrove channel.
Witness a healthy reef filled with beautiful soft corals and sponges up close. This colorful underwater garden is home to a variety of sea creatures including octopus, jellyfish, crabs, sea cucumbers, and several species of star fish. This magical place is only 25 minutes from our dock, be sure to keep your eyes peeled for pods of dolphins along the way!
Hike through beautiful botanic gardens while finding out how organic chocolate is made in a sustainable manner. You will get to learn all about the chocolate making process, local flora and fauna, and get the opportunity to taste various delicacies straight from the garden. Finish your visit with a hydrating cup of chocolate iced tea while perusing the range of tasty chocolate products available for sale.
Your adventure begins at Bahia Honda, a remote village near the centre of Bastimentos National Marine Park. Our guide will take you on a boat ride up a small creek via cayuco, followed by a one-kilometre hike through the jungle to reach the caves. Enter the extensive cave system using a headlamp to find your way, and marvel at thousands of bats who call this area home.
Spend an afternoon visiting a unique and remote mangrove, home to the Monkey Island Foundation. Monkey Island is dedicated to the ongoing preservation and rehabilitation of local Capuchin monkeys, actively working to rehabilitate sick monkeys and remove monkeys from captivity. The project founder, Francine, will lead you through an educational tour; during which you will be able to handle, learn about and feed social, friendly, healthy monkeys.
Embark on a peaceful boat ride through dense mangrove channels while searching for sloths camouflaged in the trees. This serene adventure is perfect for explorers who prefer a more relaxed experience over a jungle trek. Enjoy the peaceful surroundings and the rich biodiversity of this unique ecosystem.
Discover less chartered surf breaks in the Bastimentos National Marine Park accompanied by our experienced guides. Please note, we are not a surf school. You must be a strong swimmer and confident on a surf board.
A one-hour boat ride will take you to the remote village of Ensenada on the Peninsula of Punta Valiente. After a short hike to the windward side of the island, you will arrive at the pristine beach known as Nidori, where the surf is excellent for surfers of any skill level. Relax on the white sand beach, visit the local village, swim among the waves, or play soccer with the locals. These are just a few of the activities this excursion has to offer.
Starting at Casa Cayuco, you will hike through the jungle in a loop bringing you back around to the front of the property. You may encounter poison dart frogs, sloths, monkeys, and numerous bird species along the way. Rehydrate with a drink straight from a young coconut that your local guide will prepare for you at the halfway point.
Your local guide will meet you in Salt Creek and begin with a short tour of the community before departing on a hike filled with information about the local flora and fauna. Find out how many of the plants in the area are used for medicinal purposes while keeping your eyes peeled for caimans, poison dart frogs, monkeys, sloths, and numerous bird species along the way.
Begin with a tour of Salt Creek village before heading into the rainforest terrain with your local guide. Hike over a hill to reach the the gorgeous Los Pelicanos beach on the eastern coast of Isla Bastimentos. You will have the opportunity to go for a swim before continuing along the beach trail to complete the loop back to Casa Cayuco.
A 15-minute hike through the indigenous village of Salt Creek brings you to a beautiful trail filled with red frogs. Discover Ngäbe culture while keeping your eyes peeled for the elusive poison dart frog. These teeny tiny frogs are considered one of Earth's most poisonous species, their bright colors warn potential predators not to eat them.
Lionfish are not native to the Caribbean, and due to having no natural predators they are causing widespread devastation to coral reefs and other marine species. Lead by a professional local guide, you can try your hand at spearfishing for this invasive species.
Join our experienced guides on a fishing excursion and learn how to use a traditional Panamanian hand-line technique.
Enjoy a relaxing massage from our in-house therapist while listening to the soothing sounds of the rainforest.
