The snorkeling is fantastic. Participants reach Bocas del Toro by taking a flight on a twin engined plane from Panama City. T his course takes place at the remote station of Punta Patino, next to Darien National Park. Punta Patino has a private landing strip, or can be reached by boat. There are no roads leading to it.
Participants stay in lovely cabins that have their own bathrooms.
The cabins are located on a ridge overlooking the rugged coastline and unspoiled beaches. P articipants learn about several types of tropical forest here, as well as about sustainable agriculture and reforestation. They also learn about the coastal environment and visit a local Embera village.