Isla Carenero
A small island just across the water from Bocas Town, two minutes away by water taxi, with surf breaks and overwater bars.
Isla Carenero is said to be where Columbus repaired his ships during his fourth voyage in 1502, which is how it got its name, 'Carenero' (shipyard). There are no cars on the island. A coastal boardwalk circles the island in about an hour, lined with stilt-house restaurants, guesthouses and overwater bars, making it a great spot to watch the sunset. The Carenero reef on the island's northeast side is a well-known surf break. A water taxi from the Bocas Town dock costs about US$1–2 per person.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Bocas Town
- Old Bank (Bastimentos Town)
- Wizard Beach (Playa Primera)
- Hospital Point
- Playa Bluff
- Red Frog Beach
- Nivida Bat Cave
- Sloth Island (Isla Perezoso)