Bocas del Toro Province

"EN: Today's goal is to cross the border to Panama. Bocas del Toro is just 4 hours by bus from Puerto Viejo. If you don't know Bocas del Toro, it's an island paradise. You'll find white sandy beaches, snorkeling, starfish, and even bioluminescence. To get to Bocas del Toro, take the bus from the MEPE terminal to Sixaola (the border). From there, the easiest way is to take a shuttle for $10, which will take you directly to the pier. Then take a taxi boat from Almirante, Panama, for $6 to go directly to the center of Bocas del Toro, in Bocas del Toro Island. Crossing the border is very simple. You just need to show your return ticket and indicate which accommodation you are going to. FR : L'objectif de la journée est de franchir la frontière avec le Panama. Bocas del Toro est à seulement 4 heures de bus de Puerto Viejo. Si vous ne connaissez pas Bocas del Toro, sachez que c'est une île paradisiaque. Vous y trouverez des plages de sable blanc, de la plongée avec masque et tuba, des étoiles de mer et même de la bioluminescence. Pour vous rendre à Bocas del Toro, prenez le bus depuis le terminal MEPE jusqu'à Sixaola (la frontière). De là, le plus simple est de prendre une navette pour 10 dollars, qui vous conduira directement à l'embarcadère. Prenez ensuite un bateau-taxi à Almirante, au Panama, pour 6 $, qui vous conduira directement au centre de Bocas del Toro, sur l'île de Bocas del Toro. Le passage de la frontière est très simple. Il vous suffit de présenter votre billet de retour et d'indiquer le logement où vous vous rendez. "

"Bocas del Toro is a really beautiful island group. You arrice at the main island - island Colon. From there you can take cheap boat taxis (1$) to other islands, if your hostel is on an other island. We went to the starfish beach and made the Open Water Diver. It is also possible to make some other tours to go to other islands or go snorkling (you should not pay more than 20$ for a half day tour). At first we stayed 3 nights at the spanish by the sea hostel. It is really nice and breakfast (pancakes and fruits) is included but they don‘t have A/C so it is really hot. The last 2 nights we stayed in Cliff‘s Hostel, where you have to make the pancakes by your own for breakfast, but it is a little bit cheaper and has A/C. "

"Bocas del Toro in Panama is a tropical paradise that beckons travellers with its pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters, and vibrant Caribbean atmosphere. This archipelago on the country's northwest coast offers a laid-back and bohemian vibe, attracting backpackers and beach lovers from around the world. Explore the islands by boat, snorkel or dive in the vibrant coral reefs, relax on secluded beaches, and indulge in the local cuisine and lively nightlife of Bocas Town. "