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Bocas del Toro, Panama
Bocas del Toro, Panama
Last updated on Feb 11, 2022
Summary: Bocas del Toro is a province in Panama on the Caribbean side that includes a chain of islands and a mainland region. The three most popular islands are: Isla Colon (the main island), Isla Bastimentos and Isla Carenero. When people talk about going to Bocas del Toro they are often referring to Bocas Town on Isla Colon. With a population of approximately 13,000, Bocas del Toro, Panama enjoys a low cost of living and year-round temperatures in the high 80s to low 90s (and a lot of rainy days). Retirees, global nomads and expats move to Bocas del Toro because of the friendly people, island lifestyle and affordable housing near the beach. How do you get to Bocas del Toro? Take a 30-45 minute flight from Tocumen Airport in Panama City to Bocas del Toro Airport.
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Joshua Wood, LPC joined Expat Exchange in 2000 and serves as one of its Co-Presidents. He is also one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC
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Bocas del Toro Index
An index of all of our site's Bocas del Toro information.
5 Tips for Living in Bocas del Toro, Panama
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.
Panama Forum
Talk with other digital nomads and expats in Panama on our Panama forum - meet people, get advice and help others.
Contribute
Help others in Panama by answering questions about the challenges and adventures of living in Panama.
Healthcare & Health Insurance in Panama
Expats in Panama offer advice about healthcare, hospital visits, emergency rooms visits, finding a doctor and buying health insurance in Panama.
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Panama is a great place to live or retire with easy residency laws, warm people and lots of expats. Whether you want to live by the beach in Bocas del Toro or need to live in Panama City for work and schools, there are many places to explore.
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