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The Bocas del Toro Travel Blog is a Blog dedicated to providing honest, insider information and guides about Bocas del Toro, Panama, so that travelers can have the best possible Bocas experience.
Our travel guides are written from years of experience adventuring and guiding around the islands. We have lived in Bocas full time since 2015 and have extensive knowledge of the islands and its people.
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Bocas del Toro, Panama is an island archipelago much like the Maldives or Fiji, featuring several overwater bungalow places to stay, as well as overwater hotels, hostels, lodges, and AirBnb’s. In Bocas del Toro, being over the water isn’t just for luxury resorts, it’s the local way of life! We have been living in Bocas […]
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Isla Bastimentos in Panama is the largest island in the Bocas del Toro archipelago and one of the most popular islands for tourism. The Afro-Caribbean town of Old Bank is the capital of the island and the second-largest population center in the archipelago. Other areas of interest for tourism on Isla Bastimentos in Panama are
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This quick list of the best things to do in Bocas del Toro is for adventure seekers who want a new and off-the-beaten-path experience. Of course, with over 20 beaches that fall within the boundaries of the islands, you could sit on a new beach every day of your trip. There are also plenty of
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One of the main reasons why people come to the islands of Bocas del Toro is to visit our amazing beaches! But did you know? The most promoted, talked about, and visited beaches in Bocas del Toro are not necessarily the best ones. There are actually over 20 beaches in Bocas del Toro within a
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Costa Rica is one of the top vacation destinations in the entire world. The small, Latin American country seems to truly have it all: lush rainforests full of life, incredible mountain ranges and national parks, and some of the most beautiful beaches on earth. But why aren’t there any overwater bungalows in Costa Rica? Because
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Bocas del Toro is worth visiting for its untouched beaches, lush rainforests, unique experiences, surfing, diving, and a slow-paced, small-town vibe. The islands have affordable overwater bungalows and jungle hideaways, and the boating lifestyle permeates everyday life. This off-the-beaten-path archipelago in the Caribbean has been referred to as what Hawaii and Bali were like many,
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Bocas del Toro is becoming recognized as one of the best and most affordable places in Central America for scuba diving! Scuba diving in Bocas del Toro has something to offer for divers of all levels, like colorful reefs, shipwrecks, and underwater cave systems! One of the things people love most about diving in Bocas
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Isla Solarte (also known as Nancy’s Cay) is one of Bocas del Toro’s most untouched and natural islands. It has a landmass of 3.1 square miles and a population of about 200-300 people, primarily made up of indigenous Ngäbe people and a small scattering of ex-pats. A town near the western tip of the island
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Finding cheap overwater bungalows in the Caribbean, or anywhere else in the world, isn’t easy. Staying in an Overwater Bungalow isn’t known for being an affordable way to travel, after all. But what if there were cheap overwater bungalows, right here in the Caribbean Sea? Look no further than Bocas del Toro, Panama: home to
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Isla Carenero is Bocas del Toro’s smallest main island – just under 1 square kilometer – but it has the most to offer for tourists compared to its size. There are beautiful beaches and world-class waves, lively coral reefs, lush rainforest, palm trees, turquoise waters, and awesome places to both stay and eat. Plus, it’s
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