Colón Island Facts for Kids

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Colón Island

Isla Colón

Islands of Panama

Bocas del Toro Archipelago

Flag

Colón Island

Location in Panama

Colón Island

Location in Caribbean

Country

Panama

State

Bocas del Toro Province

District

Bocas del Toro

Capital

Bocas del Toro

Time zone

UTC-5 (Eastern Standard Time)

• Summer (DST)

UTC-5 (No DST)

Colón Island (in Spanish: Isla Colón) is the main island in the Bocas del Toro Archipelago. It is located in the Bocas del Toro Province of Panama. The island is home to Bocas del Toro, which is the capital city of the province.

Bocas Town is a very popular place for visitors. More than 150,000 people visit the island every year. Tourism here is growing quickly, making it one of Panama's top travel spots.

Exploring Colón Island
- Amazing Beaches
- Important Places to See
Getting Around Colón Island
Weather on Colón Island
Image Gallery
See also

Exploring Colón Island

Colón Island has many places to visit and things to do. You can find hotels right on the beach, lots of restaurants, and fun places for evening entertainment. There are also many homes and neighborhoods.

Amazing Beaches

The island is famous for its beautiful beaches. Some popular ones include Itsmito Beach, also called La Feria, Big Creek, Bluff, Mimitibi, Bocas del Drago, and Starfish Beach. These are great spots for swimming and relaxing.

Important Places to See

When you visit Colón Island, you might want to check out these important locations:

Main Park: A central gathering place.
Governor's Building: An important government building.
Hotel Bahia: A well-known hotel.
Airport: Where planes arrive and depart.
Hospital: For medical care.
Cemetery: A quiet historical site.
La Feria: Another name for Itsmito Beach.
Bluff: A scenic beach area.
La Gruta bat cave: A natural cave where bats live.
Bocas del Drago: A beautiful area with a beach.

Getting Around Colón Island

Moving around Colón Island and to nearby islands is easy. The island has a strong community of boaters.

Travel by Water

To reach other islands in the archipelago, you can use a private boat. You can also rent a water taxi. These taxis are a common way to travel between islands. The island also has several marinas for international boats.

Travel by Air

You can fly to Colón Island from Panama City. Air Panama offers flights to the island's airport.

Travel by Land and Sea

If you are coming from Almirante, you can take a ferry. Ferries carry both people and vehicles. Water taxi services are also available from Almirante.

Local Transportation

On the island, local taxis are usually yellow pickup trucks. They have "1T-" followed by a number on their doors. There are also mini-buses that can carry 15 passengers. These are marked as Transporte Colectivo.

Weather on Colón Island

Colón Island has a tropical wet climate. This means it is warm and rainy all year round. The average temperature stays around 26.5 °C (79.7 °F).

Climate data for Isla Colón (1972–2013)
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)	34.4 (93.9)	34.2 (93.6)	32.8 (91.0)	34.4 (93.9)	36.0 (96.8)	38.2 (100.8)	33.2 (91.8)	35.6 (96.1)	33.6 (92.5)	33.0 (91.4)	33.0 (91.4)	32.6 (90.7)	38.2 (100.8)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)	17.6 (63.7)	18.0 (64.4)	17.6 (63.7)	17.4 (63.3)	17.6 (63.7)	17.6 (63.7)	17.0 (62.6)	15.9 (60.6)	17.6 (63.7)	18.0 (64.4)	19.6 (67.3)	17.0 (62.6)	15.0 (59.0)
Average rainfall mm (inches)	29.3 (1.15)	10.1 (0.40)	13.1 (0.52)	64.7 (2.55)	225.1 (8.86)	235.0 (9.25)	168.5 (6.63)	219.9 (8.66)	253.9 (10.00)	330.7 (13.02)	252.3 (9.93)	104.6 (4.12)	1,907.2 (75.09)
Average rainy days (≥ 0.1 mm)	2.9	1.3	1.4	4.9	15.0	16.0	14.0	15.0	17.0	20.0	16.0	7.5	131.0
Mean monthly sunshine hours	228.9	245.2	183.9	173.1	108.5	116.3	106.1	118.1	99.2	103.9	139.8	120.5	1,743.5
Source: ETESA (sunshine data recorded at Bocas del Toro International Airport)