Bocas del Toro was the first community in Panama to welcome retirees from Canada, Europe and the USA. They caused a mini real estate boom, along with an increased number of restaurants and hotels. The unspoiled charm of the archipelago appealed to many retirees and holiday homeowners seeking an idyllic spot for their new home. Due to this large ex-pat population, English is widely spoken here.
One of the most beautiful parts of Panama is Bocas del Toro, which is situated on the Atlantic coast of Panama, close to the border with Costa Rica. This peaceful island community still has unspoiled beaches, crystal clear waters, palm trees and fruit trees in abundance. The islands are easily reached by several airlines into the International airport, or by road from David and then by ferry to Bocas Town on the Island of Colon. Bocas Town offers all the amenities and shops needed for a modern-day Robinson Crusoe, if that is your dream.
Welcome to Bocas Del Toro Panama known locally as just Bocas. Bocas Del Toro translates to, Mouth of the Bull. Some say the name comes from the last indigenous Cacique that had been named, Boka Toro. Others insist that Columbus named the area from the sounds of the powerful waves smashing into the volcanic rocks, making sounds mimicking that of a roaring bull.