April 3, 2011.

We left our beautiful cabin overlooking the river in Boquete this morning at 8.00 a.m. We were picked up by a van. A very helpful tour guide in town had arranged this shuttle for us, with another couple, to save on time in getting to Bocas del Toro. We had estimated that it would take an entire, long day on a bus to get to Bocas del Toro and we decided that we wanted to use that time in the town and surrounding area exploring.




After arriving in Bocas del Toro and exploring the town, arranging our trip for the next day, and almost losing our camera, we were ready for more adventures the next day.


looking for dolphins


Bocas del Toro is a colourful and utterly Caribbean town made up of clapboard houses built by the United Fruit Company in the early 20th century. It is now a relaxed community of West Indians, Latinos and resident gringos, with a friendly, very laid back atmosphere.



It is a convenient base for exploring the archipelago as taxis marinas, taxis, ride the waters and whisk you away to remote beaches and snorkeling sites for a few dollars.