The archipelago of Bocas del Toro

The archipelago of Bocas del Toro combines vivid colors and good services Panamanian cultural wealth. Traditional food and an explosion of nature.Weather in Bocas del Toro, Panama, comes and goes. The notion loses temporary visitor when delivered to those South Caribbean waters and pettiness lose relative value; enjoys a turquoise sea, coral reefs and marveling at the wildlife that inhabits the forest environment and rainforests. But on the other hand, time becomes an indispensable ally if the intention is to discover the characteristics of the islands that form the archipelago located 40 kilometers from the border with Costa Rica. It says that according to a phrase that every villager in Bocas dusts (such as daily call the place) there is an island for every day of the year.Beyond certainties or myths, the advantages offered by the North Shore Panamanian tourists love. 20 minutes from Isla Colón (the capital of the province of Bocas del Toro), to the southern tip of the island of San Cristobal, Bocatorito Lagoon Dolphin-or-is a must in the long journey through the natural attractions : the boats down its speed to stop forming a sort of audience for sampling the bottlenose dolphins, which usually hover in an area with more than 18 meters deep, while testing their mating ritual.After the show, the boat trip (there are dozens, which can accommodate 10 to 15 passengers, who pay between 20 and 35 dollars each for the journey) continues eastward. Coral Cay in Isla Bastimentos, represents a crystal pot ideal for diving and first-name basis with all kinds of corals and fish. One who does not have his team, for $ 2.50 you can rent a snorkel and play with some fish snapper or angel, or a school of fish chasing green Sgt. For experts, the scuba diving is a chance to be part of one of those colorful movies that take place in the seabed. 

In both stops is possible to enjoy a break dishes and take some soda, beer or drink in some of the restaurants mounted on the docks. A wooden structure and roof round stick cladode, fully conditioned and painted with bright colors where the menu you can enjoy a whole lobster ($ 25), shrimp ($ 16), shrimp ($ 15) or a golden fillet ( $ 12), among other delicacies. "The dishes are always served with rice, salad and fried plantain," explains Daniel Hains behind the bar of the "Restaurant of Alfonso". Just the patacón is the star of every meal: it machado and fried plantain, which can accompany both as a delicacy to be served in a casserole.While enjoying the activities or just one surrenders to the prevailing peace, it is hard encouraged to look at the clock. But the intention of meeting other sites on again forced engines. Half an hour crossing the water (or 10 minutes based on the Isla Colon) just to get to Red Frog Beach, a beach on the northern coast chosen for surfing competitions for the abundance of waves. For $ 4, the tourist has a shuttle to cross the heavy mangrove forest that separates the log cabin that takes visitors to the troubled waters. Its English name comes from the tiny red frogs that retrace the tropical park and became undoubtedly an attraction."I expected to meet a super virgin, but I never imagined it would be like heaven itself," says Paulo Gonzalez, an Argentine who already has a few hours in Playa de las Estrellas. Is that just the site located about 25 minutes by boat, in an area called Bocas del Drago, has all the characteristics of a Caribbean paradise: water calm, clear and shallow, where stars shine like queens of the sea there, the fingertips. No hotel structure, only the white mangrove jungle and palm trees on the coast (very narrow, on the other hand, in just a couple of meters of sand) that can only be reached by boat. In fact, it is the place chosen by couples who chose to shelter in Punta Caracol, an interesting complex of cabins "floating" and separated.Key Slipper is about 45 minutes by boat, as far away from the archipelago to the north side. "This is an island that is an ecological reserve, where a ranger that ensures the safety and cleanliness of the place. Is there no restaurants or bars, you have to bring food, "reveals Panamanian photographer Roberto Cisneros, luxury passenger travel, and stresses that Cayo Slipper is identified as the most exotic of all the area of ​​Bocas del Toro. Visitors usually spend all day on this island paradise. You pay $ 5 to plunge into the blue water and white sand tread, almost dust, which is not surprising to observe crabs wandering, also a great place for kids. 

Walking cultures Earth Bocas del Toro is breathing a classic Caribbean afroantillano environment. The origin of the name remains a mystery, although versions point to the fourth and last voyage of Christopher Columbus in 1502. One says that he observed several waterfalls shaped "bull-neck". Another, he spotted a rock on the island in the shape of "bull lying".Panama is a land of contrasts inhabited by a colorful mix of ethnicities and customs, and the town of Bocas is no exception. Indians live in harmony, Latinos and foreign, carrying the roots of the continent. In fact, many point to the native peoples Naso and Bri-Bri, who live in communities west of Bocas and represent only 2 percent of the population.In the downtown area, the busiest abound multirrubro shops, supermarkets and fast-food places. That's where at night the inhabitants are devoted to fun, always colored by music, dancing and, of course, rum. On the street in question, there are some buildings just in height. But overall in Bocas sends the typical architecture and original landscape with wooden houses on land, and other on stilts in the sea. And of course, the great choice of inns and hotels, ranging from houses to just put up with its own beach resorts such as Playa Tortuga.But many who poke their nose beyond the beaten path dare to describe the place as a place lost in time, where time runs at a different speed. Same time for a visitor to Bocas del Toro, comes and goes.

members:
Milagro de los Angeles Henrique Miranda.
Liliana Elizabeth Flores Torres.
Sonia Marisol Rodriguez Muñoz.
José Misael Barrera Bolaños.
Juan Carlos Hernandez Castillo.