Panama3-24
Bocas Del Toro, Panama 2/9/24-3/6/24
scp -r /mnt/e/OneDrive/places/panama/*.* 107.175.134.21:/var/www/html/files/places/panama
getting there
copa BOS<->PTY
Reservation Code BG5MI3 $1,394 Outbound flight · CM312 Fri, Feb 9, 2024 06h 00m Boston (BOS)07:36am Panama (PTY)01:36pm Return flight · CM704 Tues, Mar 6, 2024 05h 37m Panama (PTY)07:30am Boston (BOS)01:07pm
airpanama PAC<->BOC
Reservation: FNZKUG Air Panama (reservaciones@airpanama.com) $402.78 peri tim PAC Panama City Marcos A. Gelabert José Ezequiel Hall -> BOC Bocas Del Toro 10-Feb-24 - 13:00hs AIR PANAMA 7P 0980 arrives 14:00hs 05-Mar-24 - 09:15hs AIR PANAMA 7P 0681 arrives 10:15hs
https://ibe.airpanama.com/flightresults/
https://www.wanderandsoul.com/inspiration/panama-city-to-bocas-del-toro
Flights leave from Albrook Gelabert Airport, which is one of 3 international airports near the capital city of Panama.
Up to 3 flights leave the airport for Bocas Del Toro per day and the main flight provider for this trip is Air Panama. Tickets cost between $90 and $150 for an economy seat.
If you are flying into Panama City, you will likely land at the Tocumen International Airport and need to switch to Albrook Gelabert Airport. You can get a taxi between the two for around $25 or a shuttle which is the more expensive option, costing around $37.
There are several airports near Panama City and airport codes can get confusing when booking your tickets. The international airport code for Albrook Gelabert is PAC and for Bocas Del Toro, it's BOC. Landing in the country from overseas, you will arrive at Tocumen, and the code is PTY.
When booking your flights, make sure you leave enough time for your transfer between the two airports in Panama City. A minimum of 4 hours between flights is sufficient.
Getting to casco viejo From Tocumen Airport
Most international flights get into Tocumen International Airport Panama, located quite a ways from the center of Panama City. An airport taxi will charge you anywhere from $30 to $50 to get into the city, depending on how easy they think it will be to rip you off. I rarely recommend anyone to take one of these, since they are no more secure than a taxi off the street and they usually overcharge, particularly if you don’t speak Spanish.
An uber will run you about $28 – this is my preferred method of transportation if I have lots of luggage or after a long trip. There is free WiFi at the airport so you should be able to order your car. Keep in mind that it will pick you up from the parking lot, so you need to pick which row you will be in – there are large number signs – and cross the street to the parking to wait for your car to arrive.
The cheapest way to get into the city however is by taking a bus. There is no clear signage for this, but it will only cost you $1.25-$1.50 plus a taxi to your hostel which will usually be less than $3 once you are in the city). To get on the bus, walk out of the airport arrivals and go to the right. There will be a path that goes between a café and the airport building into a parking lot. It doesn’t look like you are supposed to go there, but keep on walking. Then you will see a path with bus-stop-like roofs, just follow that until you get to the main street. You’ll walk up to a bus stop, but that’s not the one you need. To get into the city, you need to cross the street. If in doubt ask someone for Metrobus and they will waive you in the right direction.
Once at the bus stop, you will have two options – an official bus and a non-official bus called pirata. Because you are unlikely to have a metro card loaded with money (although you can offer someone $1.25 if you have exact change), you may want to take a pirata – they are safe, as long as you are traveling during the day. Either way, the bus should say Corredor, which means it’s an express that takes the highway. It will take you straight to the city – for most hotels in Panama City get off at Multicentro and take a cab, don’t pay over $5 for any destination. If you are staying in Casco Viejo, get off at 5 de Mayo and pay $1.50 for a taxi to Casco.
[layover guide Food & Drink in Panama City
Be sure to try sancocho, Panama’s national dish. It’s a broth of chicken, corn on the cob, starchy vegetables and culantro (not to be confused with cilantro), and it’s reputed to be one of the best hangover cures in the world. Panama’s version of the snow cone, raspao, is a delightful refresher that’s often topped with condensed milk.
There are multiple ways to get from Panama City Marcos A Gelabert Airport (PAC) to Casco Viejo:
- Taxi: The quickest way to get to Selina Casco Viejo Panama City, taking about 19 minutes and costing $22–$27
- Bus: A cheap and fast way to get around, with buses running frequently
- Shuttle: The fastest way to get to Panama City from Tocumen Airport, taking about 16 minutes and costing $35–$36
from BOC ->Old Bank
From the Bocas airport, take a 1 min cab ride or walk ten minutes to the public boat dock that goes to Bastimentos (not the Carenero boat dock) The dock is located next to Chow Kai Hardware store in the center of Bocas Town on Main ST. Anyone can point you in the general direction OR walk out straight from the airport and turn right on to 3rd st (Main St). The park will then be on your left, hostels on your right. Keep walking. If you pass Buena Vista Restaurant, you’ve gone too far. Ask your driver to take you to the public dock in Old Bank.
there
body surfing
https://bocastours.com/en/surf-bocas
Bluff Beach, Isla Colon
- located about 25 minutes from the city, consists of a long strip of golden sand, accompanied by a perfect tropical forest. is not recommended for swimming, since it has robust waves. Its waves break near the shore,
Wizard Beach, Bastimentos Island
- Located on the east side of Isla Bastimentos when there are no waves in any other part of Bocas del Toro in Wizard there will always be. fun beach breaks.
Red Frog Beach, Bastimento Island
- captivating beach breaks a mix of white sand with coral reefs. Upon arrival you will find surfboards, a hostel.
Paunch Beach, Colon Island
- It is one of the best known places in Isla Colón for surfing.it is the closest place to the city
Silverbacks, Bastimento Island
- for expert surfers and boards of more than two meters, around seven feet, are recommended.
Black Rock, Carenero Island
- the best place to learn to surf. Intended for beginners or people who surf little.
Tiger Tail, Isla Colon
- in front of the Paki Point Restaurant. Small waves make Tiger Tail a recommended site for beginner surfers.It is not recommended for swimming since there is no contact with the sand or the reef, therefore you can be dragged into the sea.
Dumpers, Colon Island
- located north of Boca Town, near Paunch Beach.It consists of a sharp reef, shallow so you must be very careful and it is recommended only to experienced people.
Old Mans, Carenero Island
- beginners who want to surf more smoothly and without fighting against the crowd.
Bluff Beach, Isla Colon
- noted for surfing on it, which indicates that it is not recommended for swimming, since it has robust waves. Its waves break near the shore, both left and right.
Black Rock, Carenero Island
- Black Rock or black rock is a beach that breaks its waves on a deep reef It is also a place for beginners.
Long Beach, Bastimento Island
- Long Beach, also called Playa Larga, is located near the town of Bocas.A place where its inhabitants are sea turtles and national guards who live in a beach shack.
It is a quite lonely place 1 hour walk* Kusapín (Uva Beach), Ngäbe-Buglé Comarca
- located in a part of the semi-autochthonous Ngäbe-Buglé territory, As for its waves, they are a first-class beach break, and it receives more waves than all the beaches in Bocas. those who visit it must show the greatest respect for the local people.
snorkeling
snorkeling Panama
snorkeling old bank
accomodations
Peri is recovering from a broken knee; she should be fine by then. When we were looking through the reviews we noticed a picture showing a lot of steps. Less steps would be better. We are flexible if a room with less steps is available for different dates. How many steps from the shore is it to our room?
One person mentioned wishing she had a fan. Would a fan be available if it was hot and humid?
places
isla carenero
you can walk along the Carenero island trail to reach some of the best surfing spots in Bocas del Toro. You can find places such as Black Rock, a perfect place for beginner surfers, and La Punta, home to some of the best waves in Bocas del Toro and long barrels for those who dare to paddle hard enough on those epic days. Carenero is also a wonderful place to paddle around on the flat days. Grab a kayak or paddle board to enjoy the beautiful scenery and colorful reef below!
food
The Firefly brings you asian style tapas inspired by the Caribbean Once off the boat in Basti, Turn left at the sidewalk and walk about 5 minutes until you get to an Adventista Church on the right, a light colored cement structure. It doesn’t look like a church so look carefully. There is a small cement path just before the church. Look for our teal FIREFLY sign on the pole. Turn right onto the path and you will see the ocean ahead in front of you. Look for our arrow. When you reach the ocean turn right again and you will be able to see us down a bit nestled in the palms. At night, we are pretty well lit and easy to spot once on the ocean path.
Where to Eat in Bocas del Toro Derek's on Bocas del Toro Panama Derek’s Caribbean Flavor (Bocas): For the best grilled meats this side of the Caribbean. Ask Derek if he’ll have lobster for one of the days you are there. You will not regret it!
Bocas Blended (Bocas): A fun painted school-bus-turned food truck, this tiny eatery serves up wraps, salads and smoothies. Bocas Brewery (Bocas): For an island brewery, their craft beer ain’t half-bad! (Read: It’s actually really good) The pub food goes well with the laid back atmosphere too.
Cafe del Mar (Bocas): A cute little cafe dedicated to using fresh local ingredients with no preservatives.
Amaranto (Bocas): Right next door to Cafe del Mar, this cafe serves up fresh coffee, cold pressed juices, and breakfast favorites.
Falafel Bocas (Bocas): This vegan-friendly restaurant is serving up the best authentic middle eastern cuisine in town. Sweet Love Tea House (Bocas): This holistic tea house will give you all the hippie vibes, providing a cosy space to relax and enjoy a hot beverage.
Food in Bocas del Toto Panama
Leaf Eaters Cafe (Carenero): You’ll need to take a $1 water taxi from Bocas Town to reach this over-water restaurant, but the delicious and healthy menu is worth it. Save room for desert as the chocolate brownie is life changing! (Ok…maybe not life changing, but it’ll make your day!)
Raw Fusion (Bocas): One of the more fancy restaurant establishments in Bocas Town, this place deems itself a “Japanese fusion and sea lounge”.
La Bugita Cafe (Bocas): This over-water cafe serves up some delicious favorites for a casual lunch.
Azul Restaurant (Bocas): One of the few spots in Bocas Town for gormet dining.
Om Cafe (Bocas): If you’re looking for Indian food, this over-water restaurant is the spot for you.
El Ultimo Refugio (Bocas): Serving up Caribbean/American fusion with a focus on sea food.
Tequila Republic (Bocas) – If you’re looking for a good cocktail, try the spicy margarita!
Bibi’s on the Beach (Carenero): Serving up surfside seafood with a beachy vibe and great views. You’ll need to take a water taxi from Bocas Town to reach this place.
not there
