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Bocas del Toro
A Caribbean archipelago of islands with colorful overwater bungalows, world-class surfing, and diverse marine life including starfish beaches.
4 km · about 5 min drive
Bocas del Toro Province, Panama · North America
Bastimentos is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Bocas del Toro, 4km from Bocas del Toro.
Bastimentos is a town located in Bocas del Toro Province, Panama. With a population of 738, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Bastimentos sits in Panama. It's in the America/Panama time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Bastimentos to your route.
Bastimentos Island (in Spanish: Isla Bastimentos) is an island with eponymous town, and corregimiento located in the Bocas del Toro District and archipelago of Bocas del Toro Province, Panama. The island is about 62 square kilometres (24 sq mi), one of the largest in Panama.
Bastimentos had a population of 1,954 asRead more
of 2010, giving it a population density of 31.4 inhabitants per square kilometre (81/sq mi). Its population as of 1990 was 988; its population as of 2000 was 1,344.
Often considered the more relaxed alternative to the busy streets and bars of Bocas del Toro District but at only 10 minutes by water taxi Isla Bastimentos is becoming an increasingly popular destination for backpackers. Isla Bastimentos National Marine Park and the Red Frog Island Resort's Nature Preserve encompass a large portion of Bastimentos Island, Zapatilla Cays, as well as the waters and mangroves that surround the island. The western tip of the island, better known as Bastimentos, is clearly visible from Bocas town, and is not part of the National Park itself. There are several private residences here.
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Bastimentos is located in Bocas del Toro Province, Panama, North America. The coordinates are 9.3486 latitude, -82.2109 longitude.
Bastimentos has a population of approximately 738 people, making it a town in Panama.
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A Caribbean archipelago of islands with colorful overwater bungalows, world-class surfing, and diverse marine life including starfish beaches.
4 km · about 5 min drive
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