Bocas del Toro is a Caribbean archipelago near the Costa Rican border, with wooden stilt towns over the water, mangrove channels and beaches spread across several islands. Boats are the transport between them, and the mix is surfing on the exposed sides and snorkelling on the sheltered ones. Rain is possible any month.
How to get to Bocas del Toro
Bocas del Toro sits in Panama. It pairs well with Casco Viejo, Miraflores Locks, Metropolitan Natural Park, so you can group them on the same day.
Bocas del Toro FAQ
Where is Bocas del Toro?
Bocas del Toro is in Panama.
What is near Bocas del Toro?
Nearby places include Casco Viejo, Miraflores Locks, Metropolitan Natural Park, Red Frog Beach.
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