When you think of paradise, you probably picture a beach with calm, turquoise waters and beautiful palm trees. Well, Panama’s Caribbean region is where that paradise is.
Bocas del Toro is actually a province of Panama, with Changuinola as its capital. The Bocas del Toro Archipelago is located on the Caribbean side of the Republic of Panama to the north. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Panama, along with the San Blas Islands.
Colon Island, Popa Island, Bastimentos Island, San Cristobal Island, Cayo Agua Island, Solarte Island and Carenero Island are its seven main islands. There are many other uninhabited islands and islets.
The Caribbean gets around 120 inches of rain a year, compared to 60 to 70 inches on the Pacific coast. Bocas is still a favourite, and for good reason. Days often start sunny, with rain clouds moving in around 2 p.m. Plus, like Panama, it is completely outside the storm belt. Visitors come in all shapes and sizes, from nomads, surfers and bohemians to the ultra-rich who are helicoptered to resorts on remote islands.
You might want to take your campervan to one of the islands. You can get your van onto a ferry to Isla Colon. Please make sure to reserve your space long in advance, especially your return to the mainland. If you need any help in organizing a trip to Bocas del Toro, we provide excellent help in finding ferries, tours and places to park your campervan.
