LET US HELP YOU ENJOY BOCAS DEL TORO WITH THIS PANAMA GUIDE
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The Bocas del Toro Archipelago It's full of tropical rain-forested islands, a myriad of coral reefs, fish, birds, wildlife, frogs of varied colors and hundreds of butterflies. Islands in this Panama tropical paradise are becoming home to many European and North Americans and life there is as pleasantly warm as the waters surrounding its islands, so life to retire in Bocas del Toro is just incredible. Not only is this area a retirement haven, but tourists enjoy its many ambiances as well. Life in the Bocas area is not just a kick back and relax atmosphere. Whether you live on Bocas del Toro or are just visiting, you wil find a thriving community with shops, restaurants, hotels and hostels, and enough recreational opportunities to keep you active and energized for quite some time. If you find you need the big city rush, the Bocas airport offers several flights daily to other locations, including Panama City and San Jose, Costa Rica, which are an hour away. |
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PANAMA BOCAS DEL TORO LIFESTYLE & TRAVEL GUIDE
BOCAS DEL TORO BEACHES Bluff Beach on Isla Colón is the easiest nice beach to reach. Good for surfing, but not for swimming. Paunch Beach is a less scenic beach on Isla Colón but it has a reputation for great surfing. Bocas del Drago is 45 minutes from town on the other side of Isla Colón. It is a beautiful palm-fringed white sand beach. Prime for swimming, snorkeling and relaxing at the restaurant/bar. Starfish Beach on Isla Colón is a great place for swimming. Many starfish hang out near the shore. It can only be reached by water taxi. Isla Solarte , the island directly across from town has swimming, snorkeling and diving at Hospital Point. A nice a bed & breakfast is also located on this island: Playa Wizard / Playa Polo on Bastimentos offers swimming in certain areas, diving at Dolphin Rock, snorkeling and surfing. This beach is good for learning to surf as there are no rocks and the waves aren't high. Drinks are available from the bar. Playa Polo hosted the first European series of SURVIVOR. Playa Largo is another lovely beach on Isla Bastimentos. At night you may see the famous sea turtles.
Cayos Zapatillas offer some of the best skin diving in the marine park, windward from Crawl Cay. The variety of underwater ecosystems includes fan gardens and coral reefs. Choose from a variety of depths and currents to suit your skill. More intrepid and experienced divers can explore a series of nearby caves, which reside at 40 ft. and require underwater lights.
BOCAS DEL TORO RESTAURANTS 3 Om's (Indian Cuisine) Big Bamboo (Movies & Sports Bar) Buena Vista (U.s. Style Bar and Grill) Dona Mara (Sunday BBQ-Carenero) EL Pecado (International Menu) Golden Grill (Burgers and Pizza) Kiosco Linda (Fruit Drinks) La Casbah (Mediterranean Food) Laguna Bakery (Cinnamon Rolls) Limbo (Steaks & Seafood) LemonGrass (Asian Fusion) Mr. Roberts (Steaks) Pargo Rojo (Good Breakfast) Starfish Cafe (Coffee Shop, Tea Room and Sandwiches) Super Gourmet (Soups and Sandwiches) deli counter with great selection of meats & cheese The Pirate (Inexpensive Lunch)
BOCAS DEL TORO HOTELS Budget Hotels $7- $35 Hospedaje Heike Hotel Angela Hotel Del Parque Mondo Taitu Tree House Hotel Mid Range $35- $99 Bahia Hotel Buccaneer Resort Casa Acuario Inn Hotel Bocas del Toro Hotel del Mar Hotel Tierra Verde Hotel Laguna Hotel Vista Mar Hotel La Rumba La Loma Jungle Lodge Suite Hotel Castes
BOCAS DEL TORO REAL STATE Century 21 Bocas Gold Isla Solarte Red Frog Beach Club Sunset Point High End $100+ Drago Mar Beach Resort Hotel El Limbo - Beach Hotel El Limbo-Sea Punta Caracol Tranquilo Bay Tropical Suites
BOCAS DEL TORO BARS Pickled Parrot on Carenero has a nice bar snack menu Bocas Beach Club new disco type club with lite up dance floor. Mondo Taitu great cocktail menu and fun staff Barco Hundido (the Wreck) most popular local night dance club Iguana Bar chilled out bar in great location Ultimo Refugio ocean front bar with different specials every night
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GENERAL INFORMATION
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