Starfish Beach, Bocas del Toro Province, Panama

5Lori T 5:00 PM Feb 6, 2021

LOVED this place. Food, alcohol and water aplenty!
LOVED this beach! You can take a $3 water taxi from Drago or walk for about 15 minutes on a path to this beach. On the way back, since the tide was low, we walked back on the beach. Stunning scenery. Don't need to pack food, water or alcohol. It's all up there and inexpensive. The beach might be a little narrow but it's long and wraps around the corner. We sat in the very first spot when we got there because it was quieter and no one else sitting there. We were there most of the day on Friday, and not once did it get crowded. Snorkeled and saw plenty of starfish. There were some fairly big ones! Probably the loveliest day we had in Bocas. The ride up in the small white bus is a little bumpy but comfortable. Only $2.50 one way.

3Josee M 5:00 PM Mar 6, 2023

Starfish Beach was just OK
We headed out to the much talked about Starfish Beach. Have to say we were a little underwhelmed. The ride out by a collectivo bus was an adventurer as the road is currently under construction and is very bumpy with lots of twists and turns. When you get to Drago Beach you have the option to walk to Starfish Beach or take a water taxi. The water taxi folks will tell you it is a long walk but it is only 10 min and a very easy walk to do. The beach itself is not fantastic but the plus about this beach is that the water is very calm so good for swimming. They do have several waterside restaurants and chairs for rent but the atmosphere was nothing compared to Zapatilla Beach. We did however see several starfish but after an hour and a half we felt we had enough and made our way back. So a long trip for a short time at the beach. If you can only do one beach excursion Zapatilla wins hands down.