Why we LOVE Bocas Del Toro

We took a quick trip down to Panama over to the islands of Bocas Del Toro. These islands have a completely different culture than the rest of Panama. Bocas is an odd combo of young, dirty hostel kids from around the world, surfers from mostly South America and very poor locals; all on a few beautiful islands. Check out some of our GoPro footage!



Bocas Del Toro from Chelsea Denning on Vimeo.

Here are some of the reasons why we loved Bocas Del Toro:

1. No crowds - We had beaches and surf line ups all to ourselves!

Loved being able to get as many waves as we wanted

No one on the beach

Our daily morning surf check walk

 2. Amazing and cheap seafood

Fish tacos right on the beach

Whole Red Snapper with fried plantains

3. Over the water EVERYTHING - We slept over the water and ate most of our meals over the water. I was so blown away with how cool it was to be able to see sea life while you are at a restaurant and be able to jump from your porch right into the ocean!

Casa Acquario - This is where we stayed

Having dinner at RAW on Isla Colon

Back view of our bed and breakfast

Since there are no cars or roads on Careneros island, we arrived by boat taxi to our hotel.

Even the nightclubs were over the water. The Aqua Lounge had a swing and trampoline you could use to jump into the ocean.

4. The surf

Chelsea getting a nice, glassy wave

Mike on a wave filming with the GoPro

Chelsea paddling for a bowly left

Heading back after a fun 2 1/2 hour session

 5. Adventurous excursions - The most unique adventure was swimming through a cave with bats flying all around and jumping off waterfalls inside the pitch black cave.

Heading in to go swim through the cave

Looking up through the cave

6. Crystal clear waters and deserted beaches

Before flying over to Bocas, we explored Pamana City for a day. We loved it! Our favorite part of Panama City was Casco Viejo.

Skyline of Panama City

Overlooking the Panama Canal

Awesome Panamanian sunset from our porch