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Starfish Beach, also called Playa Estrella, is a shallow beach at Boca del Drago in the Bocas del Toro region of Panama. The site is named for the orange cushion sea stars, including Oreaster sea stars, that can be seen in the calm, shallow water near shore; it is therefore a location for beach recreation and observation of marine wildlife.
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Where is Starfish Beach in Panama?
Starfish Beach is also called Playa Estrella and is located at Boca del Drago in the Bocas del Toro region of Panama. It is associated with Isla Colón and a sheltered, shallow bay.
Why is Playa Estrella called Starfish Beach?
The name comes from the orange cushion sea stars visible in the calm water near shore. These include Oreaster sea stars, which rest on the sandy bottom and seagrass areas.
Can visitors swim or snorkel at Starfish Beach?
The water is generally shallow and calm enough for wading, swimming, and surface snorkeling. Visitors should avoid touching, lifting, or removing the sea stars because they are living animals that depend on the shallow habitat.
Is Starfish Beach a deep-water snorkeling destination?
No, its main attraction is the shallow nearshore area where sea stars can be observed close to the beach. The calm conditions at Boca del Drago make it different from exposed Caribbean beaches with stronger surf.
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