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Food and Arts Festival October 30 – Raising Money for 100 Public Trash Cans

Información en español abajo: Unidos por Bocas (United for Bocas) is currently working with the local government to provide the islands of Bocas del Toro with 100 new public trash bins. You can read the whole story in the November issue of the Bocas Breeze; but first thing’s first: fund raising efforts! Unidos for Bocas […]

October 25, 2016 More
 

3rd Annual Give & Surf Back to School Bash was a Smashing Success

by Emily Talentino We partied, we danced, we drank but most importantly- we gave. Give & Surf’s 3rd Annual Back to School Bash was a huge success thanks to the generosity of the hundreds of community members that came out to support the efforts to raise funds for scholarships and educational programs for local Bocas […]

April 8, 2016 More
 

Wear Your Shoes!

It’s likely your mother instructed you to wash your hands after using the restroom, to chew with your mouth closed, and to look both ways before crossing the street. But did she warn you about the dangers you are exposed to by not wearing shoes? Every day I see travelers and locals alike, walking barefoot […]

May 18, 2015 More
 

Electricity for All

Due to its remote location, the archipelago of Bocas del Toro sometimes suffers from the disadvantage of random power outages. Until now, Isla Colon, the main island, has been powered by phase-one diesel generators that fall short, particularly at times when tourism peaks and many businesses are affected. Meanwhile, other islands are not connected to […]

May 18, 2015 More
 

Casa Tranquila: What’s New?

Casa Tranquila is a quaint 4 bedroom bed & breakfast guesthouse situated on the isle of Isla Colon in the province of Bocas del Toro. Centrally located in downtown Bocas, Casa Tranquila is just one block away from the active nightlife of Bocas yet away from any high traffic or noise. They offer secured air-conditioned […]

July 25, 2014 More

Rainy Day in Paradise? No Problem

When one thinks of a tropical paradise sand and sun are usually in the forefront of those thoughts. But it wouldn’t be the tropics without rain. Rainy season is here as I’m sure you’ve noticed. Now, what to do…. What’s an ATV ride without a little mud? Not as much fun that’s what. If you’re looking […]

July 25, 2014 More
 

Bailarobics with Hilde Meyers

Hilde Meyers has loved dancing since childhood. She trained in classes of jazz, ballet, acrobatics, in-line country dancing and dance aerobics. After she moved to Bocas years ago, she began to really miss dancing, so she started learning Latin dance aerobics. After a while friends told her she should organize a class for everybody so […]

May 1, 2014 More

Diablos Have Invaded Bocas and Carnaval is Here!

With Carnaval just around the corner, the streets of Bocas Town are being invaded every afternoon by diablos, or “devils”. Every afternoon at about 6:30 the diablos hit the streets to entertain the people with their enchanting ceremonial stomping and to challenge the local boys to impromptu duels with their whipping sticks. If you’ve ever […]

February 28, 2014 More