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About Bocas Del Toro
Situated next to Costa Rica in West Panama, Bocas Del Toro is a place of unspoiled and unpolluted nature, and is emerging as the new Galapagos of the 21st century. In this ecological paradise there is array of attractions, white sand beaches  accompanied with clear warm waters fringed with lush rainforest and palm trees.
There are many places to visit and so much to do. The waters here are excellent for diving and snorkeling all year round, and the coral formations that inhabit these reefs are some of the best in the world, and are also home to a diversity of marine life. If you enjoy surfing, Bocas's northern beaches provide excellent conditions for boogie boarding, surfing and kayaking, making Bocas the perfect venue for many surfing competitions throughout the year. Trekking tours through the rain forests are available on the island of Bastimentos, where you will be able to enjoy bathing in cool springs whilst being in the company of monkeys, sloths and parrots. Experience mother nature at her most beautiful!
Bocas town is a lively and vibrant place. The people are wonderful and always smiling. The town has many places to stay and a variety of restaurants serving everything from Chinese to Italian not forgetting the local cuisines of fresh seafood accompanied with the amazing flavors of Bocas - the home made hot pepper sauce is great on just about everything but be careful when you pour! The night life in Bocas offers an assortment of salsa and modern music that will have you dancing til dawn.
The beauty of this place is astounding and the warmth of the people amazing – Bocas truly is an unforgettable place.
What to Bring
- Your swim suit and a towel
- If you plan on diving please bring your diving certification and dive log, and personal diving gear if you have it, otherwise we can provide what you need.
- Sun protection -- Hat, long sleeved shirt, sunglasses, plenty of sun block (There's a limited selection on the island), sunburn remedy
- Camera
- Books to read (there are a few small book exchanges around and few English languages books can be purchased on the island)
- U.S. Cash, Visa or MasterCard. Travellers cheques in U.S. dollars can be changed only at the bank and other currencies are not accepted on the island. There is an ATM on the island for cash advances on your card. Payment by credit card will incur a 5% bank charge
- Panama Visa.
- Malaria protection is NOT necessary in this area.
- Passport, photo I.D. or a photocopy of your passport must be carried at all times in town - it is law after 9pm.
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Bocas Del Toro (Mouth of the Bull )
on the Caribbean coast is situated on the southern tip of Isla Colon. This vibrant town, filled with Caribbean spice is nestled in a small archipelago with coral reefs, cays, secluded beaches and mangrove islets set against a backdrop of mountains and tropical jungle. There are reefs, pinnacles and drop-offs, with abundant Caribbean coral life as well as mangroves and expansive beds of sea grass. Larger species include reef sharks, nurse sharks, hammerheads, dolphins, bull rays, sting rays, groupers, barracuda, turtles (Leatherback, Hawksbill and Green) as well as the very rare and protected Manatee. The climate is hot and tropical with temperatures averaging 30 degrees Celsius year round with the best diving seasons from March-May and August-November.
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Rolando Arburola
President and CEO,
Costa rica & panama; Panama Dive .
Our philosophy
Panama Dive's philosophy is simple - Preservation. Being aware of the fragility and beauty of Costa Rica's environment plays an integral role in every excursion we plan. Adept consciousness for both the environment and indigenous people sets us apart. We value the importance of environmental and cultural preservation and hope to convey this belief to our customers. At Panama Dive we believe it is everyone's responsibility to recognize the importance of our surroundings and take an active role in preserving it"
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About the guides
Panama Dive,INC is a full-service tour operator. We are not dive shop or a hotel farming out an occasional tour. This is our 23rd year scuba diving in Costa Rica and adventure land tour. We were licensed and insured. All our tour guides are English-speaking and many are graduate biologist, naturalist or ornithologists. Our tours are privately escorted in a private vehicle and go with a few as two persons.
Invariably, when we ask our clients what one thing stands out most about their vacation, the reply is “the guide”. Guides take the hassle out of travel. They provide education, insight into the host culture, and in many cases a lifetime friendship. Over the years we have had thousands of clients visit Costa Rica and most of them have remained our friends and many of them have return several times. This is what makes this the most enjoyable business we could ever imagine.
We always recommend our meet-and-greet transfer service. If you have ever been in a foreign country and lost your luggage, passport, money, had an emergency, or any one of a multititue of unpleasant situations, then you know the value of having a bilingual guide meeting at the airport.
Panama Dive is here to serve you by offering the best of Costa Rica scuba diving and adventure tours.
Please allow us to arrange your vacation, maximize your trip and allow you to enjoy a stress free vacation.
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