Playa Bluff
A long beach on the east coast of Isla Colón, with powerful waves that suit surfers. It is also a nesting ground for leatherback and hawksbill turtles.
Playa Bluff stretches about 5 km, with golden sand backed by dense rainforest. Facing the open Caribbean, it has big waves and strong currents, so it suits experienced surfers, and swimming is generally not recommended. From March to September each year, leatherback, green and hawksbill turtles come ashore at night to lay their eggs. You can join a night tour run by a local conservation group (no flashlights or flash photography, please). From Bocas Town, it's about 20–30 minutes by bicycle or taxi, passing Playa Paunch, which is closer to town and a good spot for beginner surfers.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Isla Carenero
- Bocas Town
- Old Bank (Bastimentos Town)
- Wizard Beach (Playa Primera)
- Isla de los Pájaros (Swan Cay)
- Playa Estrella (Starfish Beach)
- Boca del Drago
- Hospital Point