Plan
Your Visit
Note: The Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute remains closed to all researchers and public visitors to support the effort to contain the spread of COVID-19. The Smithsonian’s priority is to protect the safety and health of its staff, volunteers and visitors. All general scientific and general public visits to all STRI facilities are suspended until further notice. We thank you for your understanding and please continue to check this website for future updates.
| Type of Visitor | Days open | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Public | Thursday-Friday | 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
| School Groups | By reservation |
Accessibility
Most of the buildings at the research station are wheelchair accessible but not all paths between the buildings are.
Policies
Please read our brief list of policies before visiting the station.
Safety and Security
Please take a look at our essential safety and security information.
Getting here
Our location
The station is located just outside of Bocas Town on Isla Colón, in the western Panamanian province of Bocas Del Toro. The station is on the island’s narrow isthmus, 2.4 km from the airport.
Bocas del Toro Site Map
Directional map
Contact Us
Office hours
Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Phone
+507 212-8000
