They are located in the extreme western part of the country, only 40 kilometers from the Republic of Costa Rica. This archipelago has the perfect combination of nature and historical and cultural traditions, with a charming variety of aquatic species, coral reefs, mangroves, tropical forest, beaches with crystal clear water, undisturbed jungles with all the flora and fauna you can imagine. Without any doubt, the most famous visitor that arrived at this piece of paradise was the Admiral Christopher Columbus, the 6th of October of the year 1502 on his fourth and last trip. An important commercial exchange started with the settled Indians of the region, the once that traded alive turtles, turtle shell, cocoa and mahogany, especially with the English people that came from Jamaica. It is not known for certain where the name of this incredible, forgotten by time, comes from.
Various attributions exist, one more interesting than the other.
It is also being said that the sound of the immense waves that hit the large rock that has volcanic origin and that you can find on Bastimentos Island, makes a sound similar to the roaring of a bull.