Bocas del Toro Living - How to live, succeed, and enjoy life in Panama's most incredible ecotourism outpost

Bocas del Toro Survival Guide

Tropical Island travel and life takes some getting used to. It rains nearly every day, bring wet gear but keep it light. What good does it do you to have a rain coat and sweat so heavily under it that you are soaking wet?

The sun can be unbearable so bring sun gear like a light strap on hat, sunscreen and a surfers rash loose fitting white rash shirt. Bring sunglasses and a good aloe based burn healing product.

Cell phone coverage is spotty so don't rely on that but there is a couple places in Bocas proper to hit the phones and Internet. Bring a sturdy knife if you can get away with it on the plane. Bring snorkeling gear if you like the reefs. Surfboards are hard to come by though there is good surfing around.

Be flexible, accommodating and keep your word. Locals don't like liars any more than anyone else does. Pay in small bills of cash. Don't carry more than a few hundred at a time and keep it in a sealed water proof container or wallet.

For now, suffice it to say you will have the time of your life, bring $20 a day for incidentals, a swimsuit, sunscreen, and a hat. Check the weather as well.

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