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==Bocas del Toro== | ==Bocas del Toro== | ||
+ | An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Bocas del Toro, Panama. | ||
[[Image:Bocas_Del_Toro_map.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Bocas del Toro<br>''Click for larger view'']] | [[Image:Bocas_Del_Toro_map.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Bocas del Toro<br>''Click for larger view'']] | ||
- | + | '''Bocas del Toro''' is the capital of the Panamanian province of Bocas del Toro. It is city and a world-renowned tourist resort located on the island of Isla Colon in the Bocas del Toro Archipelago in the Caribbean Sea off the northwest coast of Panama. Relatively few Panamanians live on the island, opting for cheaper housing on the mainland of [[Panama]]. Its white, sandy beaches, ecological parks, diving keys, restaurants and food, nightclubs, attractions, thematic parks, music and dances, shops and markets both in the zone and the downtown make it a popular tourist destination year-round for tourists from the North, South, Central America, Europe, Oceania and Asia alike. | |
- | Bocas del Toro is the capital of the Panamanian province of Bocas del Toro. It is city and a world-renowned tourist resort located on the island of Isla Colon in the Bocas del Toro Archipelago in the Caribbean Sea off the northwest coast of Panama. Relatively few Panamanians live on the island, opting for cheaper housing on the mainland of [[Panama]]. Its white, sandy beaches, ecological parks, diving keys, restaurants and food, nightclubs, attractions, thematic parks, music and dances, shops and markets both in the zone and the downtown make it a popular tourist destination year-round for tourists from the North, South, Central America, Europe, Oceania and Asia alike. | + | |
The official language in [[Panama]] is Spanish but English is widely spoken in Bocas del Toro. | The official language in [[Panama]] is Spanish but English is widely spoken in Bocas del Toro. | ||
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Submit details about the sailing/cruising in the area, etc. | Submit details about the sailing/cruising in the area, etc. | ||
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===Charts=== | ===Charts=== | ||
Submit the chart details that are required for safe navigation. | Submit the chart details that are required for safe navigation. | ||
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ||
* '''Bocas Yacht Club and Marina''' is the main marina in Bocas, located on Isla Colon. Excellent concrete warfs; electicity, wi-fi, water, Diesel Fuel, showers, laundry, restaurant/bar, etc. Very well run, and out of hurricane zone. Rates reasonable. | * '''Bocas Yacht Club and Marina''' is the main marina in Bocas, located on Isla Colon. Excellent concrete warfs; electicity, wi-fi, water, Diesel Fuel, showers, laundry, restaurant/bar, etc. Very well run, and out of hurricane zone. Rates reasonable. | ||
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- | ===Routes to/from=== | + | ===Routes to/from Bocas del Toro=== |
Popular routes, timing, etc. | Popular routes, timing, etc. | ||
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- | ===Islands in the Group=== | + | ===Islands in the Group/Offshore Islands=== |
List Islands | List Islands | ||
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===Cruiser's Friends=== | ===Cruiser's Friends=== | ||
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | ||
- | * '''Lin Ronald''' (lived here since 2005), Tel: 6481 6252. Isla Carenero (small yellow house next to the large new hotel called Los Balcone). I am originally from New Zealand and have many years cruising experience. [mailto:[email protected] Email] | + | * '''Lin Ronald''' (lived here since 2005), Tel: 6481 6252. Isla Carenero (small yellow house next to the large new hotel called Los Balcone). I am originally from [[New Zealand]] and have many years cruising experience. [mailto:[email protected] Email] |
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Revision as of 19:40, 25 October 2010
Bocas del Toro
An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Bocas del Toro, Panama.
Bocas del Toro is the capital of the Panamanian province of Bocas del Toro. It is city and a world-renowned tourist resort located on the island of Isla Colon in the Bocas del Toro Archipelago in the Caribbean Sea off the northwest coast of Panama. Relatively few Panamanians live on the island, opting for cheaper housing on the mainland of Panama. Its white, sandy beaches, ecological parks, diving keys, restaurants and food, nightclubs, attractions, thematic parks, music and dances, shops and markets both in the zone and the downtown make it a popular tourist destination year-round for tourists from the North, South, Central America, Europe, Oceania and Asia alike.
The official language in Panama is Spanish but English is widely spoken in Bocas del Toro.
Submit details about the sailing/cruising in the area, etc.
Charts
Submit the chart details that are required for safe navigation.
Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
- Local English language net on vhf 68 at 8:a.m. Monday through Friday.
Approach
Navigation Details? Permissions for entry?
Check-in facilities
Submit details about facilities for checking in - where to berth - anchor.
Weather
Yearly average temperature: 27 Centigrades or 82 grades Farenheit. Rainy seasons from May to August and from November to January. Dry seasons from February to April and September/October.
Sources for weather forecasts.
Health
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Security
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Marinas & Yacht Clubs
- Bocas Yacht Club and Marina is the main marina in Bocas, located on Isla Colon. Excellent concrete warfs; electicity, wi-fi, water, Diesel Fuel, showers, laundry, restaurant/bar, etc. Very well run, and out of hurricane zone. Rates reasonable.
- Red Frog Marina
Routes to/from Bocas del Toro
Popular routes, timing, etc.
Anchorages
List details of all safe anchorages in the area.
Tourism & things to do ashore
List places of interest, tours, etc.
Eateries
Laundry
Groceries and Supplies
Fuel and Water
Where available?
Marine stores and Repairs
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.
Islands in the Group/Offshore Islands
List Islands
References & Publications
Publications, Guides, etc.
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
- Lin Ronald (lived here since 2005), Tel: 6481 6252. Isla Carenero (small yellow house next to the large new hotel called Los Balcone). I am originally from New Zealand and have many years cruising experience. Email
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
External Links
Links to relevant websites.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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