Bocas Del Toro, Panama- FAQs
Bocas del Toro is a tropical place. The weather is warm and humid, so you’ll want to pack shorts, bathing suits, t-shirts, tank tops, flip flops, and perhaps a very light raincoat (in case you visit during the rainy season).
No. Bocas del Toro, like the rest of Panama, has a rainy season and a dry season. Rain is pretty much guaranteed every day if it’s the rainy season. However, if it’s the dry season you could spend days without seeing a single drop of rain.
No. Bocas del Toro is one of the places in Panama where we strongly recommend people not drink the water there. Make sure to stock up on water bottles for your trip. If you’re planning on moving there, we suggest you buy large water jugs for your home.
Generally speaking, Bocas del Toro, Panama, is safe. But we always recommend you keep a lookout on your things if you’re wandering around. Just like any other place in the world, you could come across a pickpocket. So, try not to wear anything flashy and don’t carry large quantities of cash around. Also try to stay out of any dark hidden alleys.
If you practice the regular precautions you would take in any other country in the world, you should be fine.