Bocas del Toro Archipelago Travel Guide
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Fodor's In Focus Panama
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With its turquoise waters, sugar-sand beaches, and funky island towns, the relatively isolated archipelago of Bocas del Toro has the same attractions as major Caribbean destinations with a fraction of the crowds, development, and price. An astounding variety of flora and fauna cover its six major islands, 52 cays, and 200 islets, with an overlay of a fascinating Afro-Caribbean and indigenous culture.
Bocas del Toro Archipelago Hotels
Accommodations here range from traditional wooden buildings in town to rustic but enchanting bungalows nestled in the wilderness of Isla Bastimentos. All...read more
Bocas del Toro Archipelago Restaurants
The town of Bocas has an ample restaurant selection, with such surprising options as Thai and Indian cuisine to complement the traditional seafood. Dining...read more
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Things To Do in Bocas del Toro Archipelago
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Travel Deals in Bocas del Toro Archipelago
- $1010 & up -- Panama: City, Rain Forest & Beach Tour w/Air LatinEscapes.com
Bocas del Toro Archipelago Experiences
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Idyllic Islands. Jungle-hemmed beaches, coconut palms growing in pale sand, emerald waters... the archipelago has the stuff of tropical fantasies... Read more
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Sea turtles have long been common in the archipelago, where they graze on sea-grass beds by day, and lay their eggs on its beaches by night... Read more
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Cruises
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News, Hotels
Wild and rugged Panama just welcomed their very own plush Waldorf Astoria hotel, the first for the hotel... Read more
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Trip Ideas
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