Located in Panama, Bocas del Toro is rapidly positioning itself as one of the favorite destinations for people looking to get away, enjoy the beach and have a great party. You don´t believe us? Let´s explore six reasons why you should be considering adding Bocas del Toro as your next vacation destination.
Bocas del Toro is a very economic place
Food and accommodation are very affordable than in the neighbor country Costa Rica, for example. For example, you can buy a stay in a bed and breakfast for less than $100 (gourmet breakfast included)
The local gastronomy
The Caribbean cuisine in Bocas del Toro is simply marvelous. Dishes like “Rondon” (a coconut milk soup with roots, fish, curry and lots of spices). You must try the local “plantita” (no it´s not what you are thinking), is an “empanada” made with spicy beef. There´s a restaurant called “Beso del Dragon”, which sells the best “Rondon” in town.
There´s also a variety of restaurants that very few places have. From Asian to Caribbean fusion or Italian. It pretty much has everything for all tastes.
The only wooden capital city in Panama
Bocas del Toro is the only “wooden town” in Panama that happens to be the capital of a province. It is constructed almost exclusively of lumber. The predominant architectural style is Caribbean colonial, a Victorian-style that reminds many of the old Key West, Florida ambiance.
Fantastic new hotels opening everywhere
If you are a fan of the so-called “Boutique hotels” then you are in for a treat. There are options that offer both shared and private accommodations. Hotels like Bambuda Lodge and Azul Paradise Resort are very popular.
Adventure and more adventure.
Go ATVing with Flying Pirates, the jungle paths on Isla Colon will be the most exciting experience you have while in Bocas del Toro. Or even go Snorkeling around the Bastimentos National Marine Park.
Bocas del Toro is the surfing Mecca of Panama.
Besides being a paradise for Surfers, it also boasts the best hotels and surf tour business in the entire country. Whether you would like to learn how to surf or renting the best gear for it, Bocas del Toro has it all.
Additional tip: It´s a world-known eco-tourism destination.
Bocas del Toro has become one of the most visited eco-tourism in Panama and it´s one of the most biologically diverse places on earth.
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