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Bocas is one
of Panama's top tourist destinations. There are few places left
in the world where you can enjoy gorgeous beaches with scarsely
a soul in sight. Many of these incredible beaches are fringed with
rainforests.
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Bocas
is a laid back Caribbean settlement with a friendly English
speaking population, historical ambiance, great restaurants
and a lively nightlife.
Bocas is also blessed by nature in that no
hurricanes ever touch the shores, as they do its other Central
American neighbours.
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The archipelago of Bocas del Toro is located on
the north-western coast of Panama in and around the Bay of Chiriqui.
International travelers have only recently discovered this isolated
region of Panama. It is for this reason that much of the island
chain remains pristine and untouched.
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region, considered the most geographically diverse in the Caribbean,
is also a nature lover's dream come true. Bocas is one of the
few places in the world that can boast of being the home to
a fully functional research facility owned and operated by the
Smithsonian Institution. Eco-tourism is coming of age in Bocas,
and why not, with unspoiled coral reefs, a magnificent rain
forrest and miles of unspoiled beaches within close proximity.
If nature is your thing, you will find quality jungle tours,
river tours, island tours, bird watching and turtle watching
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It is an outdoor lovers paradise with diving, fishing,
boating, kayaking, snorkeling, hiking, horseback riding and white
water rafting.
Bocas is also home to at least two tribes of indigenous
Indians whose villages can be visited by invitation. Several of
these villages are located within the boundaries of the Bastimentos
National Marine Park, a gem in Panama's National Park system.
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The
main town on the archipelago is Bocas Del Toro, which is located
on the southeastern tip of Isla Colón. It is easily reached
by land, sea or air. There are several daily flights from Panama
City and other nearby cities into the modern airport. Taxi service
by boat is available throughout the day from Almirante, the
closest city on the mainland. For those wishing to get to Bocas
by car, a ferry service is provided several times each week
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In addition
to the charm of a small Caribbean community, the town boasts paved
streets, treated water, several new hotels and restaurants and modern
conveniences such as internet service, cable TV, a hospital with
ambulance service and a fire department.
As in all of
Panama, the currency is the US dollar and in Bocas you will find
that many of the local people speak English.
In addition
to a tourism boom, in recent years Bocas has experienced a real
estate boom. Although prices are rising, they still represent some
of the best buys in the Caribbean. On a retirement income in Bocas,
you can enjoy "the good life" in safe and beautiful surroundings.
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