Bocas del Toro is the most visited vacation spot in all of Panama for good reason. Its crystal clear waters, rich Caribbean culture, abundant dining opportunities and laid back atmosphere all contribute to the fact that Bocas real estate is in the process of being discovered. Bocas del Toro is located only 30 miles from the Costa Rica boarder and the beach-island-rainforest appeal has resulted in many American, European and South American expats choosing to purchase Panama real estate in the area and call the region home. The Bocas del Toro archipelago is regarded as having the finest beaches in Panama and there are few places left in the world where you can enjoy gorgeous beaches with hardly a soul in sight. Many of these beaches are fringed with rainforests and the Red Frog Beach Nature Preserve and Marina on Isla Bastimentos is positioned to take advantage of both natural amenities.
Bocas del Toro is also fortunate to be blessed by the fact that no hurricanes ever touch these islands. For Bocas real estate owners, boaters, yachters, and sailors this keeps insurance premiums down and contributes to the likely growth in tourism and relocation to the region. As in all of Panama, the currency is the US dollar and in Bocas you will find that many of the local people speak English. International travelers have only recently discovered Bocas real estate and it is for this very reason that much of the archipelago remains pristine and untouched. It is frequently commented that Bocas del Toro reminds visitors of "Hawaii or Key West in the 1950's."
Bocas del Toro real estate owners are also well served by a number of service and transportation options that facilitate movement to and around the Bocas del Toro region including Marina services. The main outpost on the archipelago is Bocas Town which is located on the southeastern tip of Isla Coln. Bocas Del Toro Town is easily reached by land, sea or air. Flights from Panama City to Bocas Del Toro are offered by the Panamanian airlines Air Panama and Air Perlas. These domestic airlines provide several daily flights from Panama City to Bocas and it seems that service continues to expand on a yearly basis. Water taxis abound in the region and it is about a ten minute boat ride to Bastimentos from the town of Bocas. The Caribbean community of
Bocas del Toro also provides services and infrastructure and the town boasts paved streets, potable water, hotels, restaurants and additional services such as internet, cable TV, a hospital with ambulance service and a fire department.
