by bocasdeltoro | May 14, 2016 | Accommodations, Hotels in Bocas del Toro, Recommended
Las Olas, or “the waves” in English , is a beautiful Caribbean 3 story hotel which is located right over the ocean, on the southwestern tip of Isla Colon, the main Island of Bocas del Toro. Las Olas offers 25 private air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi, cable TV and...
by bocasdeltoro | Apr 29, 2016 | Bocas del Toro Travel News, Living in Bocas del Toro
So, here I am living in the island paradise of Bocas del Toro, Panama. It’s a beautiful Sunday afternoon. Overhead, the sun is playing tag with fluffy clouds lazily drifting in the tropical breeze. The sea out in front of the dock is as calm as a lake. It’s one of...
by bocasdeltoro | Mar 23, 2016 | Bocas del Toro Travel News
In Bocas del Toro, Red Frog Beach Island Resort with SMA Sunbelt Energy GmbH, announces the completion of the Largest Island Resort Centralized Solar Power System in Central America Red Frog Beach Island Resort announced the installation and operation of a 193kw...
by bocasdeltoro | Mar 23, 2016 | Bocas del Toro Travel News, Living in Bocas del Toro
I’ve worked with a lot of folks from all over the world that want to either relocate, retire or own property in Bocas del Toro, Panama. Almost every time, one of the questions I get asked is “What should I bring with me to Panama? It’s an open-ended question and the...
by bocasdeltoro | Feb 26, 2016 | Bocas del Toro Travel News
You need to get to Bocas del Toro NOW. Seriously. In a recent article written by Travel + Leisure magazine Bocas del Toro, Panama was named the #1 place to visit in 2016. The Isthmus of Panama is home to some of the purest natural beauty in Latin America: dense...
by bocasdeltoro | Feb 19, 2016 | Gyms
Bocas Fight Gym is currently the only martial arts academy in Bocas del Toro offering Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes representative under Wellington “Megaton” Dias, as well as Muay Thai and Strength and Conditioning Training (SCT) from Mondays to Saturdays....
by bocasdeltoro | Jan 4, 2016 | Bocas del Toro Travel News, Living in Bocas del Toro
As promised, I am finally getting the chance to continue my series about building in the tropical islands of Bocas del Toro. Keep in mind that this series is targeted toward the average home builder. If you are planning on a large construction or development project,...
by bocasdeltoro | Dec 1, 2015 | Bocas del Toro Travel News, Transportation
Two hotspots for travellers are now going to be connected thanks to Caribe Shuttle. Starting December 15, 2015 Caribe Shuttle will be offering a shuttle service between Bocas del Toro, Panama and San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua. The shuttle leaves Bocas del Toro at 6AM,...
by bocasdeltoro | Oct 20, 2015 | Travelling
Some occasional retailers, bakeries and different institutions have tip jars on their check-out counters. These became additional current in recent decades and there’s some confusion, even contention regarding them. On the off chance that you have an escalated...
by bocasdeltoro | Oct 16, 2015 | Bocas del Toro Travel News, Living in Bocas del Toro
It’s been fifteen years now since I first came to the islands of Bocas del Toro Panama. The last five years that I have lived here full-time have gone by in a whirlwind of waves, sand and scenarios that make me wonder how it was ever possible to cram so much into such...