The Caribbean collection of nine islands known as Bocas Del Toro is a Panamanian locale prime for private beachside camping, homemade empanadas, glassy waves and giving back.

Raw Fusion & Empanadas

Calle Trecera

Japanese-meets-island fare at Raw Fusion, perfect for happy hour or late night sushi rolls and calamari. IF you’re lucky, you’ll meet the empanada man selling his street delicacies for $1.

Palmar Tent Lodge

Red Frog Beach

Eco-friendly, private or safari style accommodations are beachfront on Red Frog Beach. Enjoy hiking, yoga classes or just wading into the Caribbean steps from your tent.

Give & Surf

This non-profit blends local community projects like volunteering with school children with surf sessions at world class breaks. It’s a prime opportunity to do good and seek adventure.

Photo credits (top to bottom): Raw Fusion; Palmar Tent Lodge; Michaela Guzy with Give and Surf.