How many days do you need in Boca del Toro?
How many days do you need in Boca del Toro?
Are you not sure yet of how many days you want to go to the archipelago of Bocas del Toro? I recommend at least 4 days, if you can spare the days. If not, pick a couple of components of my top 4 days in the area that suit you best!
Is Bocas del Toro touristy?
Bocas Del Toro is probably the most famous tourist town in Panama after Panama City (which most people visit just to see the canal). I found it very touristy and not exactly as portrayed online in Bocas Del Toro travel guides. When I say this is a small town, I mean really small!
How do you get around Bocas del Toro?
Getting Around in Bocas del Toro
- Cycle: The most common mode of transport in Bocas is bicycle. Bicycle rentals cost about $1 – $2/hr or $5 – $8/day.
- Water Taxis: Water Taxis connect all the ports and islands together so you can travel between islands.
- Taxis: Taxis in Bocas are the traditional yellow color.
What is Bocas del Toro known for?
Located along the Caribbean coast in the northwestern part of the country, Bocas del Toro is known for its beautiful islands and laidback vibe, a combination that tends to attract younger backpacker types. A ten-minute boat ride away, Isla Bastimentos is the second largest island in the archipelago.
Does Bocas del Toro get hurricanes?
Like all of Panama, at just 9 degrees latitude, Bocas del Toro is located too far south to get hit by hurricanes.
Are there sharks in Bocas del Toro?
One thing Erin Dillon notices when she dives on the degraded coral reefs around Bocas Del Toro is that she sees no sharks. The apex predators could be more active at night, out-of-sight in the low-visibility waters, or just “naturally” uncommon in the sheltered and shallow bays of the Panamanian archipelago.
How much is a flight from Bocas del Toro to Panama?
A one-way flight from Panama City to Bocas del Toro costs between $110-130 USD, and if you buy a round-trip it will ultimately come out to being somewhere between $210 – 250 USD.