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Bocas del Toro, Panama

5 Tips for Living in Bocas del Toro, Panama

By Betsy Burlingame

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Bocas del Toro, Panama is a popular tourist destination and filled with laid-back expats and locals enjoying the island life. With its low cost of living, thriving nightlife and welcoming expat community, Bocas del Toro is a great place to live.

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Betsy Burlingame Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University with a BA in International Business and German.

Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.


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Comments

4sarge
Oct 14, 2015 09:20

Thanks for the Tips & Insight about Bocas. I'd Love to give it a try IF I can tolerate the Heat.

guest
Oct 19, 2015 14:45

Very informative article ! What about Almirante ? Is Almirante a place to spend a few months ? What about Internet service, reliable with good speed ?

cooldeedstr
Mar 27, 2016 19:49

I live on Playa ©£>]]<. Will name w/ ^ comfort level. I live be/ The States & Panama. I have Gatos in both locals. Can I fly my Panamanian Katz to/from on either of the 2 carriers? Or preferably Copa, akin 2 the dogs I C flying w/their Humans? Thx 4 your input.

krgd56
Jul 15, 2016 14:07

I'm really excited to visit Bocas del Toro this Nov. for a 90 day stay, this article make me even more excited. I'm having trouble finding a reasonable rate on an apt. on line. I've read that it isn't unusual to just fly there & see what's available, as many places do not advertise online. I'm looking for something around $500. Can anyone advise me on this subject. Perhaps provide a contact email also ? Thank You so much

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