(sewage) treatment plant, but not the same quality as found in the United States. The town lacks a water filtration or treatment system. Both the drinking water and the sea water have very high levels of fecal form bacteria. Health care Health care is available, but facilities are limited. A public health clinic operates in town. Common medical problems include food and waterborne diseases, insect bites, sunburns, heat stress/stroke, and dehydration. Attractions The Bastimentos Island National Marine Park is about a twenty-minute boat ride away, and is a major destination for ecotours. Isla Colon has numerous white sand beaches. Swimmers should be aware of dangerous riptides. Scuba Diving Bocas del Toro is still relatively unknown as a dive destination. However, it offers a great diversity of aquatic life around its islands. Surfing Bocas del Toro offers a wide range of surf spots for different levels of experience, among them Black Rock, Carenero, and Wizard Beach, as well as Bastimentos Island. November to April are considered to be peak season, as well as summertime. Bocas del Toro also hosts (inter)national surf competitions. Notable people Princess Angela of Liechtenstein See also Archaeology of Bocas del Toro References External links Populated places in Bocas del Toro Province Corregimientos of Bocas del Toro Province