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Finca Los Monos Botanical Garden

1/2 mile from Bocas Town | 200m past Smithsonian Institute, Panama
507 757 9461
Ranked #2 of 9 attractions in Isla Colon
5.0 of 5 stars 18 Reviews
Type: Gardens
Owner description: Finca Los Monos (the Monkey Farm) is situated on Isla Colon, the largest island in the enchanting archipelago of Bocas del Toro, , Panama. The islands...... more » Owner description: Finca Los Monos (the Monkey Farm) is situated on Isla Colon, the largest island in the enchanting archipelago of Bocas del Toro, , Panama. The islands enjoy a steady temperature of between 80 and 93 degrees (27 C – 33 C) all year round, with adequate rainfall to keep them lush and humid. Over the years we have created a magnificent garden with large collections of heleconias, gingers, palms, flowering trees, fruit trees, spices and ornamentals. New plants are constantly being added to the property. « less
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Michael B
Eugene, Oregon, United States
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 19, 2012

There aren't enough adjectives to describe this amazing place. The love and the knowledge that Lin and Dave share for this place and the plants and animals it contains is out of this world. Their passion is very apparent because Fincas is very well kept and absolutely gorgeous. My friends and I received the VIP tour on our vacation from... More

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RenaeL
Calabasas, California
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3 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 13, 2012

The gardens are well tended, the trails paved and the tour was fantastic. Lynne is very knowledgeable on all botanical matters and her live for the plants and trees is very evident. She has a wealth of knowledge and can answer any question. A true treat of the wildlife, flora and fauna of the area. The lemongrass tea and pipa... More

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kayashae21
San Francisco, California
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 5, 2011

I loved the trip my mother and I took to Finca Los Monos. Lin was wonderful and full of information. The diversity of plant life we saw left us reeling and I would recommend it to any travelers or locals, old and young :) It truly was an amazing experience! Thanks Lin! Kaya More

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njtula
West Hartford, Connecticut
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2011

Lyn asks a nominal fee for a two hour tour of her 23 acre garden that "blows the mind." The rain forest understory is filled with exotic palms, flowering gingers, varieties of banana plants, tropical heliconias, and more wonders to awe the eye. In the canopy, two troops of howler monkeys cavort and sloths slowly creep. A colony of oropendola... More

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SusanHaughton
Alexandria, Virginia
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 14, 2010
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When our B&B host mentioned the tour of the botanical garden, we were interested for the sake of seeing it, not because we have a deep, thriving passion for flora (I'm more interested in fish, turtles and fauna), so off we went, just expecting it to be a nice way to see some local plant life. We were in for... More

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jomamajamapanama
Washington DC, District of Columbia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 20, 2010

I would highly recommend touring the Finca Los Monos Botanical Garden for anyone staying in Bocas. Lin, the owner and tour guide, has created something magical in these gardens. The botanical gardens stretch over about 35 acres of land although the walking tour only covers 2-3 hours of the property. The highlights include hundreds of species of flowering plants from... More

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DS1Toronto
Toronto
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 12, 2010

We want to give high praise to the Fina Los Monos Botanical Garden in Bocas de Toro: www.bocasdeltorobotanicalgarden.com. This is a labour of love by a local couple, set on a beautiful hillside. Implausible flowers bloom between a remarkable assortment of palms and other plants, including many spices and unusual fruits. It’s a great place for birdwatching; we saw red... More

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angelaandmatt
Austin
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 1, 2010

We recently went to Panama in Sept. 2009. Walking to town and saw the sign to the garden for a guided tour that started the next day. Was pleasantly surprised at the thought and detail put into these gardens. Lin was very knowledgable and gracious. If you enjoy leisurely sightseeing, this is for you! Thanks Lin- Matt and Angela, Austin... More

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Junglenut
Ventura, California
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5 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 9, 2009
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Just outside of Bocas town is this hidden gem. Lin and her husband Dave have created a beautiful, large tropical garden and a great facility for weddings and the like. They sell their tropical flower arrangements to the hotels and restaurants in the area. You can take a guided tour of the gardens and see the immense collection of tropical... More

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AmsterdamFran
Amsterdam
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6 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 18, 2009

We visited this beautiful garden on our last day in Bocas. We were the only visitors at the time and Lin went out of her way to show us her wonderfull garden. We learned a lot about tropical plantlife from her and even saw some howler monkeys along the way. We had a very pleasant morning. More

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