Hospital Point
A steep coral reef drop-off on the western tip of Solarte Island, with brilliant blue water. One of the archipelago's best snorkeling and beginner diving spots.
Hospital Point lies on the western tip of Solarte Island. Its name comes from a malaria hospital set up here by the United Fruit Company in the early 20th century. Off the shore, the reef drops steeply from the shallows into a wall, dense with coral and fish. On clear days, visibility can exceed 15 meters, making it suitable for both snorkeling and scuba diving. It is only about 10 minutes by boat from Bocas Town, and many half-day snorkeling tours and dive shops hold their first dives here.
Opening hours
Daytime (via boat or diving tours)
Nearby sights
- Old Bank (Bastimentos Town)
- Wizard Beach (Playa Primera)
- Bocas Town
- Isla Carenero
- Red Frog Beach
- Nivida Bat Cave
- Sloth Island (Isla Perezoso)
- Isla Bastimentos National Marine Park