Bocas del Toro Archipelago
Bocas del Toro is the name of an island chain in the Atlantic just off the Panamanian coast and near the border to Costa Rica. It is largely covered by thick steaming rainforest and is world famous for its eco -diversity. The people there are also very diverse with local Indian tribes mixing with Spanish Panamanians and Black West Indians. The West Indian population means that English is widely spoken... a very good thing for me! Our bus from Panama city leaves at 8pm and we arrive at the town of Almirante 5am having had very little sleep. We immediately take a taxi to the local docks and catch a water taxi to the main Bocas Town which is situated on the main island of Colon. The ride is only 30 mins long owing to some hefty outboard motors on the small packed tourist boat. I see the sun rise over the ocean which is quite spectacular. Dawn at Bocas del Toro We walk around Bocas town looking for accommodation . Most places are only open at 9am which does not help. The prices a...