An “Active” Dialogue is always encouraged. FB activity is valuable. Ex-Pats: DON’T ALLOW THESE PANAMANIAN CORRUPT pricks to make “US” seem like the problem!!
NOTICED on FACEBOOK.
Let’s all dig into this please!
“Updated Informational Pulse: Wizard Beach, Isla Bastimentos – Land Dispute News (as of late June 2026)Recent Development (Main News)Local Representative Ashbur Dixon (Corregimiento de Bastimentos) publicly denounced irregularities involving land titles along Playa Wizard. According to reports covered by Pulso Informativo Bocas and local media:
- Residents with existing property titles are facing challenges from alleged foreign investors or a large company/consortium who have suddenly appeared as “owners.”
- Claims involve attempts to title large areas (reportedly expanding from previous ~18 hectares to ~86 hectares) that overlap or override long-held local properties.
- Dixon described it as outsiders taking advantage of the community’s economic situation, calling for support from higher authorities (including the President and Deputy Benicio Robinson), the municipal council, and the National Assembly. He emphasized that the community has cared for these lands for years and will not allow their heritage to be taken.
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This is an ongoing local conflict focused on the high-value tourist and ecological area around Wizard Beach. It reflects broader tensions in Bocas del Toro over land titling, foreign investment, and protecting community rights.Current Beach Status
- The beach itself remains accessible and open for visitors (hiking, surfing, etc.).
- No reports of closures or direct disruptions to tourism from this dispute so far.
- Standard precautions still apply: strong currents for swimming, muddy jungle trail from Old Bank, and general safety awareness.
Context: Land and title issues are not uncommon in the Bocas archipelago due to historical informal ownership, development pressure, and differing records between local use and official registries in Panama City.For the absolute latest, check Pulso Informativo Bocas on Facebook/Instagram (they have recent videos with Dixon’s statements). Situations like this can evolve quickly, so if you’re planning a visit, ask locally in Old Bank upon arrival.”
