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Practical tips to visit Bocas del Toro: Next we will detail some information that you should take into account when visiting Bocas del Toro. It is very important that you plan your trip in advance, documenting yourself about this beautiful place. Read these tips and get the most out of it!
Average weather
In Bocas del Toro, the rainy season is cloudy, the dry season is partly cloudy and hot and oppressive throughout the year. During the course of the year, the temperature generally varies from 23°C to 30°C and rarely falls below 21°C or rises above 31°C.
Based on the beach/pool score, the best time of the year to visit Bocas del Toro for heat activities is from mid-December to the end of March.
Transport:
Isla Colón is the main island of the archipelago, not to mention that the main town, Bocas del Toro, is the capital of the entire province (also called Bocas del Toro). It is necessary to get to the town of Almirante where the boats are taken, the price of which is $4. For travellers coming from Costa Rica, it is faster to take the boat in Changuinola, although for this you have to pay about $7.
Temperature
Hot season lasts from May 14 to June 19, and the average maximum daily temperature is more than 30°C. On June 2, it is the hottest day of the year hiding an average maximum temperature of 30 ° C and an average minimum temperature of 24 ° C.
The fresh season lasts from November 8 to December 18, and the average maximum daily temperature is less than 29°C. The coldest day of the year is January 20, with an average minimum temperature of 23°C and maximum average of 29°C.
Accommodation:
Others practical tips to visit Bocas del Toro.
A hostel with a dormitory and shared bathroom costs about $10, while a private room can be at $20 or more. Hostels like the Aqua Lounge or Mondo Taitu are very famous for the amount of backpackers who come to stay in both hostels.
Food:
Most of the food you will try in Bocas del Toro has a lot of Caribbean influence. It is not surprising that coconut is widely used in dishes, and without leaving out traditional marine species such as seafood, octopus, crab, among others. You will also find popular foods such as pizza, lasagne, hamburger and fries, sandwiches, among others.
