There are several opportunities and options for fishing in Bocas del Toro. The most common are from a boat either trolling or docking on a bouy. Bocas Villas has several fishing poles and lures to catch a wide range of … Continue reading
Bocas Villas is very close to access points of the jungle. It takes less than 5 minutes via boat. The Jungle Walk is a cool little trip to take in the morning before embarking on other activities such as fishing … Continue reading
Red Frog Beach is located on Bastimentos which is about 20 minutes from Bocas Villas by boat. The boat ride is pleasant and also gives you the opportunity to head into town to get supplies: Snacks, beer, ice and perhaps … Continue reading
Shelly’s BBQ is a small restaurant and looks like a hole in the wall located in Bocas town. Do not let this fool you. The food is great. My personal favorite is the crispy pork tacos. The shells are fried … Continue reading
These beautiful vacation rental villas are built over the water stretching out towards one of the largest living coral reefs in Bocas del Toro. The open design takes full advantage of the cool Caribbean sea breezes and magnificent views. From … Continue reading
Spending a day on a boat in Bocas del Toro typically requires copious amounts of ice cold beer. There are three popular Panamanian brews: Panama, Atlas and Balboa. My personal favorite is Balboa, which is a light and refreshing beverage. … Continue reading
If you want to experience the true cuisine of Bocas del Toro, Beso del Drago is the place to go. Typically a dish will consist of mostly starches, but not the bad kind like you find in the States and … Continue reading
There is an established and growing expatriate community spread throughout the islands of Bocas del Toro. A couple of years ago I went to a Fourth of July party in the Darklands (a bay behind San Cristobal) and assumed that … Continue reading
Bocas del Toro is clearly a place that depends upon boats and now Yachthing Magazine confirms it is one of the 50 best yacthing towns in the world: A nature lover’s paradise and one of Panama’s most popular tourist spots, … Continue reading
A new program by the Panamanian government includes travel insurance for all visitors entering the country on tourist visas. The New York Times recently wrote this article and accompanied the story with a picture of a man in a bikini … Continue reading