Come to Celebrate one of Bocas Many Events!

Bocas Panama is an exciting little town, full of excitement and things to do. Bocas Town is in the middle of that activity, being the heart of many of the events that occur in the province. Tourists who arrive from Panama City, Penonome, David and San Jose, Costa Rica get to Bocas Town come in small planes, buses or rental cars.

Once on the islands, guests get around either on foot or by water taxi. The majority of the residents of Bocas Town are Afro-Caribbean or Guaymi Indians. They are mixed in with Americans and Europeans, some who are descendants of the banana farmers that came to the area more than one hundred years ago. This blend creates a variety of activities and events, many which are a treat for the area’s tourists and newcomers.

Some of the events in Bocas Panama include:

• Palo de Mayo – Held on May 1st, this celebration is held in Bocas Town and Bastimentos. The festival is lively, and the highlight of the event is the maypole dance performed by young local girls.

• Dia de la Virgen del Carmen – Taking place in early July, the townspeople make a pilgrimage to a cave called La Gruta, which is located in the middle of Isla Colon. There a mass is held in honor of the Virgen del Carmen.

• Feria del Mar – Known as the Sea Fair in English, this lively fair is a rousing, four-day event. The fair is held in late September on Playa El Ismito, just north of Bocas Town.

• Fundacion de la Provincia de Bocas del Toro – This day honors the founding of the province back in 1904, and it features parades, celebrations and other events.

• Dia de Bastimentos – Bastimentos Day, as it is called in English, is held in late November and celebrated with a parade and drums on the Isla Bastimentos. Although Bocas del Toro is known for the relaxing waters of the Caribbean, there are plenty of exciting activities to keep things tourists entertained. The combination makes Bocas Panama a great place to visit!

For more information about Bocas del Toro, where to stay and what to do while you are there, contact Bocas Panama us today.

Finding Adventure in Bocas Panama

Although Bocas del Toro is known as a relaxing getaway destination, there is much more to do here than you may think. One of the favorite tourist destinations in Panama, Bocas sits along the Caribbean Sea close to Panama’s border with Costa Rica.

This location makes it a perfect destination for a fun-filled tropical vacation. As you might imagine, most of the things to do in Bocas del Toro are outside.

These activities include: watching sea turtles, snorkeling, sightseeing, scuba diving, bird watching, hiking, surfing, and visiting Indian villages. There is plenty to do in Bocas and it seems there is never enough time to get in all of the fun.

While in Bocas, many tourists visit Bluff Beach. This beautiful island beach has amazing, bright orange sand. It is a terrific place to spend your day, watching white-faced capuchin monkeys, swimming, or surfing the waves; this is also a beach where sea turtles nest. When nesting season arrives, you can help conservation groups who stay on the island to protect the turtles and their nests from predators.

Anyone who enjoys scuba diving and snorkeling will be drawn to the old settlement of Bocas del Drago. Just off the shore of this enchanting beach there are beautiful coral reefs, which are interesting and filled with wildlife.

Five minutes from this beach is the bird sanctuary of Swan Cay, a perfect place to view some of the spectacular birds in the area. Bocas del Toro has fun for everyone in a variety of locations. A trip to this area will undoubtedly create memories to last a lifetime.

For more information about Bocas del Toro, where to stay and what to do while you are there, contact Bocas Panama us today.

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Scuba Diving in Bocas del Toro: Amazing Dives at a Very Low Cost!

Think of Panama’s Bocas del Toro and you naturally think of scuba diving. The country has more than 1,600 combined miles of ocean shoreline, and some of the most beautiful can be found among the islands that make up Bocas.

This makes scuba diving an exciting event, and Panama Travel Group (PTG) is promoting its scuba training with a range of dive packages for beginners and experts alike. These great courses are being held in Bocas del Toro, one of the most popular travel destinations in the entire country.

These PTG scuba classes include basic discover scuba to advanced certifications, and Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) instructors classes. PADI is the world’s largest organization of recreational divers. It began in 1966, founded by John Cronin and Ralph Erickson, with an ambitious task. The organization reduced diver training from one all-encompassing class to a smaller, specialized training series. This changed the way scuba divers learned, and it made scuba diving more appealing to a larger audience.

In addition to this special method of teaching, the Panama Travel Group also offers the best prices on Panama dive packages, which means that no matter how experienced a diver is, there is a class or a dive that fits perfectly.

TPG dive packages include:

•2 Tank Dives

•Open water diving

•Advanced open water diving

•Rescue and first response training

•Divemaster education

•Training for instructors.

With a number of plans that include free dives, Panama Travel Group is also able to put together vacation packages that have air transportation in and out of Bocas del Toro, rooms at one of a variety of hostels or resorts, and other available activities. Featuring skilled instructors and the beautiful reefs and natural setting of Bocas del Toro, this scuba training is not only an excellent deal, it also offers plenty of excitement. Taking scuba training with PTG is a very good way to enjoy the beautiful beaches of Panama.

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Buceo en Bocas del Toro: ¡Inmersiones Increíbles a un Costo muy Bajo!

Pensar en Bocas del Toro en Panamá es, naturalmente, pensar en el buceo. El país cuenta con más de 2, 574 kilómetros de costa junto al mar, y algunas de las más bellas se encuentran en las islas que componen Bocas.

Esto hace que el buceo sea un evento muy emocionante, y Panamá Travel Group (PTG) esta promoviendo su entrenamiento de buceo con una gama de cursos y paquetes de buceo para principiantes y expertos por igual. Estos cursos se están haciendo en Bocas del Toro, uno de los destinos turísticos más populares en todo el país.

Estas clases de buceo incluyen desde cursos básicos de buceo para descubrir si deseas certificarte, hasta certificaciones avanzadas, y clases de los instructores, todas certificadas por la Asociación Profesional de Instructores de Buceo (PADI) . PADI es la mayor organización del mundo de buceo recreativo. Se inició en 1966, fundada por John Cronin y Ralph Erickson, con una tarea ambiciosa. La organización redujo el entrenamiento de buceo de una clase que abarcaba todo a una pequeña, serie de cursos especializados. Esto cambió la forma de que los buzos aprendieran, y hizo del buceo algo más atractivo para un público más amplio.

Además de este método especial de enseñanza, de Panamá Travel Group también ofrece los mejores precios en paquetes de buceo en Panamá, lo que significa que no importa la experiencia que un buzo es decir, hay una clase o una inmersión que se adapta perfectamente para usted.

Los paquetes de buceo y clases incluyen:

• Buceo de 2 tanques (buceo de diversión)
• Buceo de Aguas Abiertas (Open Water)
• Buceo de Aguas Abiertas Avanzado (Advanced Open Water Diving)
• Rescate y formación en primeros auxilios (Rescue and First Response training)
• Guía de Buceo y pasantía de Guía de Buceo (Divemaster and Divemaster Internship instruction)
• Formación de Instructor (Instructor training)

Con una serie de planes que incluyen buceos gratis, Panamá Travel Group es también capaz de poner juntos los paquetes de vacaciones que incluyen el transporte aéreo hacia y fuera de Bocas del Toro, habitaciones en una gran variedad de hostales o hoteles, y otras actividades. Con instructores calificados y los hermosos arrecifes y entorno natural de Bocas del Toro, este entrenamiento de buceo no sólo es una ganga, también ofrece un muchísima emoción. Haciendo el entrenamiento de buceo es una muy buena manera de disfrutar de las hermosas playas de Panamá.

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Going Batty in the Bat Cave of Bastimentos in Bocas Panama

There is plenty of adventure for tourists who visit Bocas Panama, but the most thrilling adventure for many is the Bat Cave of Bastimentos tour. Located on Bastimentos Island in Bocas del Toro, this cavern is part of a vast array of interconnected caves and a true spine-tingling journey.

Considered by some experts to be part of the largest cluster of bat caves anywhere in Central America, the scene is set for a tremendous journey. The trip to the cave is part of the fun, as the group paddles up a creek that is lined with mangrove trees filled with sloths feeding on their leaves. If the group is quiet enough, it is also possible to see crocodiles patrolling the waters.

Once inside the grotto, visitors are amazed at the sights. Thousands of bats can be seen on the top and sides of the cave; these creatures create a bit of an eerie appearance, but the species found here are harmless.

In addition to the bats, there is a variety of rock formations; each creating a different artistic display to be seen. Finally the path leads through some clear spring water and drains into a large pool. This formation allows the adventurers to dive in for a refreshing swim below the earth’s surface, an event most people will never forget. For anyone who can brave the darkness, the bats and the close quarters, the Bat Cave of Bastimentos tour is an absolute must when visiting Bocas Panama.

For more information about Bocas del Toro, where to stay and what to do while you are there, contact Bocas Panama us today.

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