Navigation Tips-Bocas Del Toro
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Taxis on the main island of Isla Colon are available all over. Isla Colon is also known as ‘Bocas Town’. Taxis in Bocas are clearly marked yellow trucks. During the day, they cost $.50, at night $1, to the airport $2; to the nearest beach (known as Las Cabañas) is only $.50USD. We recommend getting in the taxi with a bunch of friends and riding along the coast of Bocas del Toro’s main island. This will only cost about $3 per person. Taxis are a great way to assist you in getting around town if you are arriving to Bocas with heavy luggage from the airport or the Almirante water taxi. However, if you are in town to enjoy the sites, the people, and the laid back ambiance, we suggest walking. Walking is the best way to catch the spirit of Bocas Town as the main street is along the waterfront. If you’re in a rush, rent a bicycle. Negotiate them for $10-$12 per day. From Isla Colon in Bocas del Toro to Isla Bastimentos & Red Frog Beach To get from Bocas del Toro to Isla Bastimentos and the Red Frog Beach you can take a water taxi. The Red Frog Express Office in Bocas Town, Isla Colon is a bright green building located at the west end of main street on the ocean side. This boat shuttle goes from Isla Bastimentos to Bocas Town several times a day for $4/pp each way. You are welcome to use this shuttle service at the appointed times or arrange boat transportation with one of the many water taxis in Isla Colon. There are several independent water taxis in Isla Colon and they are easy to find, prices vary. Around Isla Bastimentos & Red Frog Beach The best way to enjoy the island and surrounding rainforest is by walking. The trails are clearly marked and only in this way will you be able to truly observe the amazing natural wonders on the island.
Bocas Del Toro by Airplane: Bocas del Toro city is served by AEROPERLAS, AIR PANAMA and NATURE AIR, with flights to and from Panama City, David, Changuinola and San José (Costa Rica). Offices in the Airport, phones: 378-6000 (Aeroperlas) and 757-9841 (Air Panama). AIR PANAMA flies from/to Panama City NATURE AIR flies from/to San Jose (Costa Rica).
Note: luggage over 25 lbs will incur extra fees.
HOW TO GET TO BOCAS FROM DAVID, Panama to Bocas del Toro: By Car: Take the Inter-American Highway up to the entrance of Gualaca (10 Km). Turn Left at Punta Peña, and take the road to Almirante (68 km). Near the boat launches, you can live the car in a parking lot for about $3-5 per day.
By Bus: From David terminal, take the ‘Changuinola’ bus, $7, to Almirante (4-5 hours). We advise you leave David no later than 1pm to ensure you catch the boat to the main island, Isla Colon, Bocas del Toro.
By car or by bus: You’ll take a taxi, ($.50, 3 minutes) to the boat launch, either Bocas Marine Tours (purple and yellow) or Taxi 25. ($4- 20 minutes). If you want to take the ferry, because you are bringing your vehicle onto the island, the ferry runs Monday-Saturday and leaves 8am, and 2pm from Almirante.
FROM PANAMA CITY to Bocas del Toro:
By Car: Same thing. Just take the Inter-American highway. From Panama City to David driving generally takes around 6 hours. To avoid traffic jams, you want to leave Panama City from either: 4-7am, 2-4pm, or 8pm an onward.
FROM COSTA RICA to Bocas del Toro: By Car: Cross the border in Sixaola, then drive to Almirante (35 Km). Road is paved, in good condition. At Almirante you can leave the car in a parking lot and take a marine taxi (Taxi 25 or Bocas Marine Tours) to Bocas del Toro. By Bus: There are three alternatives: two end at the border (Sixaola). One of them departs from the Caribbean Terminal, in San José, and the other departs from Limon.
NOTE: COSTA RICA’S TIME ZONE IS DIFFERENT THAN PANAMA. Costa Rica is ahead by one hour. Be sure to set back your watches!
SPANISH DIRECTIONS by bus: Gastos: toma un taxi $.50 hasta la lancha. Lancha es $4-5 hacia Isla Colon, la isla principal de Bocas del Toro. Para Campar: Mi sugerencia es Isla Bastimentos en Playa Red Frog. esta bella, pero mucha gente, y los niños te roban su chancletas! entonces su cosas no son seguros. Pero Habla con los dueños alli. Comida: en Bocas esta carro. Mejor que come en El Chitre, en el 'Y' en frente de Bocas Bambu- Platos de $4. Los 2 lugares nuevo cual es son baratos son: La Mama Loca dentro de Casa Verde
y El Natural Mystic cerca a Gran Kahuna Hostel.
La comida esta gourmet presupuesto. Sin dudas va encantar las buenas vibras en
este dos lugares.
Mejores alojamientos en Bocas:
Casa Verde Hostel & Guesthouse: $12.50-$13.75 cada noche. En frente del Mar con muelle, esnorkel, nadar, cuartos con aire y colchones ortopedico, cocina completa (guarda plata cocinando juntos como familiar). Reservela con tiempo. www.casaverdebocas.com Ver el Facebook. En Isla Bastimentos: Bocas Bound tiene lo mismo, pero en Playa Red Frog que esta lo MAXIMO. Mismo precio que Casa Verde. El Bote desde Isla Colon- Bastimentos- $5 cada direccion. Entrada $3. Viajando hasta Puerto Viejo, Limon, Costa Rica desde Bocas. Salir Isla Colon con lancha- $4. Taxi hacia parada de buses. $.50. Bus a Changuinola (22km)- $1.60. Taxi hacia Sixaola $2. Cruce la frontera (esta sencillo, pero van a necesitar su prueba de salir Costa Rica. Como un tiquete.
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