Isla Popa
Wild Beaches, All-Inclusive Resorts & Lush Jungle
Isla Popa is the second-largest island in the Bocas del Toro archipelago. It is located only 200 meters from the mainland.
Isla Popa
Untouched beaches and Raw Jungle
Popa Island is one of the biggest islands in the Bocas del Toro archipelago. It consists of a group of islets and cays that form part of this district. On Isla Popa, you will find colorful reefs, mangroves, and lush forests where you can see tucans. Go on a snorkeling tour and discover the many reefs and fish that inhabit the surrounding island. Or simply relax on one of its almost private beaches where you will be the only one there. Popa Island is only a few minutes from the famous Cayos Zapatillas. One of the least visited islands in the Bocas archipelago. Isla Popa is home to five indigenous communities: Popa 1, Popa 2, Isla Tigre, Loma Partida, and Punta Laurel.
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History of Isla Popa
Bocas del Toro is a picturesque archipelago located in the Caribbean Sea on the northern side of Panama’s isthmus. These islands were first discovered (and named after) Christopher Columbus in 1502, utilized initially as a place used for refuge and repairs to his fleet of ships.
