Bocas del Toro

	Bocas del Toro Port of Entry 09°20.189'N, 082°14.698'W
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World ▶ Central America ▶ Panama ▶ Bocas del Toro

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.

Charts

See Panama.

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.

See also Panama.

Passages

See Panama.

Communication

Local English language net on vhf 68 at 7:45a.m. Daily

Movistar has good cell coverage and they have an unlimited plan for tethering or cell modems for $40 (as of 12/2019)

See also Panama.

Navigation

Add any navigation notes such approaches, dangers etc here. If this section does not apply remove it.

Entrance

Bocas del Toro is a port of entry for Panama. For details see Entrance: Panama.

Berthing

Describe here the berthing options of this port. Are there moorings or you have to anchor? Do most boats moor side-to, stern-to, or bow-to? Etc.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Bocas 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
Agua Dulce Eco Marina
Marina Carenero

Bocas Del Toro has two main anchorages in town, the north and south anchorage. Holding in the south can be iffy with areas of coral rubble, but it's pretty quiet.

The north anchorage is right off town, very convenient to everything.

All around the archipeligo are tens and tens, if not a hundred possible anchoring locations.

Amenities

Facilities
Water	In the marinas
Electricity	In the marinas
Toilets	In the marinas
Showers	In the marinas
Laundry	?
Garbage	?
Supplies
Fuel	In some of the marinas
Bottled gas	?
Chandlers	?
Services
Repairs	In some of the marinas Bocas Yacht Services
Internet	In the marinas
Mobile connectivity	?
Vehicle rentals	?

Provisioning

There are at least 15 super markets plus smaller grocers and food shops in town. Many expats, so many foreign brands. For special items, there is nearly day delivery from David through Bocas Express.

Super gourmet has all sorts of other items you won't find in other stores including organic veg and meat.

There is a well stocked chandler in town as well as many hardware stores that also stock marine items.

We'll stocked liquor stores are around, and given its a surfing town, there's a good supply and demand.

Eating out

My goodness, where to start. There are restaurants up and down the streets in all price ranges.

Some we've been to:

Cosmic crab
El Ultimo Refugio
Pane e Vino
Bocas Falafel for authentic Israeli falafel, schnitzel and shawarma. Run by the Chabad House

Transportation

List transportation (local and/or international.)

Tourism

History

Give a short history of the port.

Places to Visit

List places of interest, tours, etc.

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

Forums

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

Links

Bocas del Toro at the Wikipedia
Bocas del Toro at the Wikivoyage

References

See Panama.

Comments

We welcome users' contributions to the Wiki. Please click on Comments to view other users' comments, add your own personal experiences or recommend any changes to this page following your visit.

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Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) March, 2017 --Istioploos Travels with S/Y Thetis

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-===Charts===
+[[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.
-Submit the chart details that are required for safe navigation.
-===Radio Nets===
+The official language in [[Panama]] is Spanish but English is widely spoken in Bocas del Toro.
-Submit details of local radio Nets.
-Local English language net on vhf 68 at 8:a.m. Monday through Friday.
-===Approach===
+==Charts==
-Navigation Details? Permissions for entry?
+''See [[Panama#Charts|Panama]]''.
-===Check-in facilities===
+==Weather==
-Submit details about facilities for checking in - where to berth - anchor.
+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.
-===Weather===
+''See also [[Panama#Weather|Panama]]''.
-Local weather details?
-Sources for weather forecasts.
+==Passages==
-*
+''See [[Panama#Passages|Panama]]''.
-*
+==Communication==
+* Local English language net on vhf 68 at 7:45a.m. Daily
+* Movistar has good cell coverage and they have an unlimited plan for tethering or cell modems for $40 (as of 12/2019)
+''See also [[Panama#Communication|Panama]]''.
+==Navigation==
+{{Green|Add any navigation notes such approaches, dangers etc here. If this section does not apply remove it.}}
+==Entrance==
+[[{{PAGENAME}}]] is a port of entry for Panama. For details ''see [[Panama#Entrance|Entrance: Panama]]''.
-===Health and Security===
+==Berthing==
-?
+{{GreenText|Describe here the berthing options of this port. Are there moorings or you have to anchor? Do most boats moor side-to, stern-to, or bow-to? Etc.}}
 ===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
-Submit Marina details.
+* [http://bocasmarina.com Bocas 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.
+* [[Red Frog Marina]]
-*
+* [http://www.aguadulcemarina.com/marina-info/ Agua Dulce Eco Marina]
-*
+* [http://www.careeningcaymarina.com Marina Carenero]
-===Routes to/from===
+Bocas Del Toro has two main anchorages in town, the north and south anchorage. Holding in the south can be iffy with areas of coral rubble, but it's pretty quiet.
-Popular routes, timing, etc.
-===Anchorages===
+The north anchorage is right off town, very convenient to everything.
-List details of all safe anchorages in the area.
-*
-*
-*
-===Tourism & things to do ashore===
+All around the archipeligo are tens and tens, if not a hundred possible anchoring locations.
-List places of interest, tours, eateries, etc.
-===Marine stores===
+==Amenities==
-Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.
+{{tlist
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+|header|Facilities
+|Water| In the [[#Marinas & Yacht Clubs|marinas]]
+|Electricity| In the [[#Marinas & Yacht Clubs|marinas]]
+|Toilets| In the [[#Marinas & Yacht Clubs|marinas]]
+|Showers| In the [[#Marinas & Yacht Clubs|marinas]]
+|Laundry| {{MagentaText|?}}
+|Garbage| {{MagentaText|?}}
+|header|Supplies
+|Fuel| In some of the [[#Marinas & Yacht Clubs|marinas]]
+|Bottled gas| {{MagentaText|?}}
+|Chandlers| {{MagentaText|?}}
+|header|Services
+|Repairs|
+* In some of the [[#Marinas & Yacht Clubs|marinas]]
+* [http://www.bocasboatyard.com Bocas Yacht Services]
+|Internet| In the [[#Marinas & Yacht Clubs|marinas]]
+|Mobile connectivity| {{MagentaText|?}}
+|Vehicle rentals| {{MagentaText|?}}
+}}
+==Provisioning==
+There are at least 15 super markets plus smaller grocers and food shops in town. Many expats, so many foreign brands. For special items, there is nearly day delivery from David through Bocas Express.
+Super gourmet has all sorts of other items you won't find in other stores including organic veg and meat.
+There is a well stocked chandler in town as well as many hardware stores that also stock marine items.
+We'll stocked liquor stores are around, and given its a surfing town, there's a good supply and demand.
+==Eating out==
+My goodness, where to start. There are restaurants up and down the streets in all price ranges.
+Some we've been to:
+* Cosmic crab
+* El Ultimo Refugio
+* Pane e Vino
+* Bocas Falafel for authentic Israeli falafel, schnitzel and shawarma. Run by the Chabad House
-===Offshore Islands===
+==Transportation==
-List Islands
+{{GreenText|List transportation (local and/or international.)}}
 *
 *
-===References & Publications===
+==Tourism==
-Publications, Guides, etc.
+====History====
-*
+{{Green|Give a short history of the port.}}
+====Places to Visit====
+{{Green|List places of interest, tours, etc.}}
 *
 *
-===Cruiser's Friends===
+==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. [mailto:[email protected] Email]
+*
+==Forums==
+List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')
+*
-===Forum Discussions===
+==Links==
-List links to discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum
+* {{Wikipedia|Bocas_Town,_Bocas_del_Toro}}
-*
+* {{Wikivoyage}}
-*
 *
-===External Links===
+==References==
-Links to relevant websites.
+''See [[Panama#References|Panama]]''.
+{{Comments}}
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+{{Verified by}}
+* Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) March, 2017 {{Istioploos2}}
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-===Personal Notes===
-Personal experiences?
-{{Guide1}}
+{{Page useable}}
-<center>[[Panama|BACK]]</center>
+{{Contributors|[[User:Lighthouse|Lighthouse]]}}
-.
+[[Category:Ports - Panama]]

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