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Panama and Costa Rica are places to go in 2012, according to New York Times

Posted on January 8, 2012 by Wheatley

The New York Times ran a story with 45 places to visit in 2012. Topping the list was Panama, mentioning Bocas del Toro and the capital, Panama City. This should help increase tourism on both sides of the border, and … Continue reading →

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The best day ever – Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica

Posted on January 7, 2012 by tourdesk

Check out this awesome video of a day in Puerto Viejo!

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My Chocolate experience in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica

Posted on January 6, 2012 by tourdesk

We all love chocolate, and so many of us indulge on a daily basis, but do any of us actually know the history of the chocolate bar? I visited Caribeans Cacao forest in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca on the southern … Continue reading →

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Panama-Costa Rica Border Swamped with New Year’s Travellers

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Wheatley

If you are thinking about travelling between Costa Rica and Panama tomorrow or this weekend at the Caribbean Sixaola/Guabito border crossing, think twice, and be smart about it. Travellers going both directions today overburdened an already inefficient system at Panamanian … Continue reading →

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Puerto Viejo Surfer Wins World Surfing Championship

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Wheatley

Costa Rica entered the history books of world surfing Sunday when Craig “Tequila” Schieber became the first Costa Rican surfer to win the title of world champion at the 2011 International Surfing Association World Masters Surfing Championship, held Oct. 16-23 … Continue reading →

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Transparente Boat Tours!!

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Roxy

Los mejores tours dentro y fuera del archipielago de Bocas del Toro en compañia de Transparente Tours.     TOUR N°1: $20.00 por persona + 3.00 entrada 9:30am. Rumbo a la laguna de Bocatorito ; rodeada de pequeños manglares que … Continue reading →

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Sailing and Snorkeling adventures in Bocas!

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Roxy

Bocas Del Toro Sailing Tours   Guests on the Catamaran MOVIDA enjoy a fun filled day sailing around the archipelago of Bocas Del Toro, Panama. Lay back, relax and sail with us through the mangroves, with the dolphins and enjoy … Continue reading →

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Palmar Tent Lodge , Eco friendly accommodations!

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Roxy

Palmar Tent Lodge offers eco-friendly, affordable beachfront accommodations that are one of a kind in Bocas del Toro.  Accommodations range from furnished, comfortable private safari style tents to shared dorm safari tents or for those who want an authentic camping … Continue reading →

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Casa Verde Hostel & Guesthouse

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Roxy

Unlike any other hostel in Bocas, Casa Verde Hostel & Guesthouse has a fantastic waterfront location offering incredible mountain views and many amenities such as A/C, high speed WiFi, comfortable semi-orthopedic mattresses and mini-refrigerators in every room.  They have 3 … Continue reading →

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New transportation option between Bocas del Toro and Puerto Viejo, Cahuita and the southern Caribbean coast of Costa Rica!

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Wheatley

Caribe Shuttle is proud to announce the addition of a second Bocas Shuttle with transportation between Bocas del Toro, Panama, and Costa Rica’s southern Caribbean zone. Starting yesterday, Wednesday, 13 July 2011, we will have two trips per day going … Continue reading →

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