Panama-Bocas del Toro (Another life in Bocas del Toro) Part 1
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Panama-Bocas del Toro:
Bocas del Toro is a province of Panama. Its extension is 4,643.9 square kilometers comprising the mainland and nine main islands.The province consists of the Bocas del Toro Archipelago, Bahía Almirante (Almirante Bay), Laguna de Chiriquí (Chiriquí Lagoon), and adjacent mainland. The capital is the city of Bocas del Toro (Bocas Town) on Isla Colón (Colón Island). Other major cities or towns include Almirante, and Changuinola. The province has a total population of 125,461 people (2010).Christopher Columbus and his crew discovered the area in 1502. Bocas del Toro borders the Caribbean Sea to the north, Limón Province of Costa Rica to the west, Chiriquí Province to the south, and Ngöbe-Buglé Comarca to the east. The Río Sixaola forms part of the border with Costa Rica. An old railroad bridge spans the river between Guabito and Sixaola, Costa Rica. The bridge is a border crossing used by tourists going between destinations in Bocas and Costa Rica.The province contains two national parks: Isla Bastimentos National Marine Park and La Amistad International Park.The Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute operates a research station on Colón Island just northwest of Bocas Town. There are many banana plantations in Bocas del Toro, often called the oro verde or green gold of Central America.
Christopher Columbus explored here in 1502, while searching for the passage to the Pacific ocean. Columbus's original name for the island was Isla del Drago. In colonial times, Bocas del Toro was part of Veraguas. It was originally part of Costa Rica until, in one of the many territorial disputes, Colombia took control of it with armed forces. The then government made a reservation called Bocas del Toro in 1834. In 1850, Bocas del Toro became a part of Chiriqui, then was separated from it and became part of Colon. On November 16, 1903, Bocas del Toro was separated from Colon and became its own province. In 1941, Bocas del Toro was divided into 2 districts, Bocas del Toro and Crimamola. Four years later, it became into the same division as before. In 1970, Bocas del Toro district became Changuinola, eliminated the district Bastimentos and added three new districts to what it is today. The extensions of the districts changed in 1997 when the reservation Ngöbe Buglé Comarca was made.
National Parks
Isla Bastimentos National Marine Park (Parque Nacional Marino Isla Bastimentos)
La Amistad International Park (Parque Internacional La Amistad)
Isla Bastimentos National Marine Park (Parque Nacional Marino Isla Bastimentos) contains most of Isla Bastimentos and some smaller nearby islands. La Amistad International Park (Parque Internacional La Amistad) spans the Costa Rica-Panama border. Bocas del Toro contains most of the Panamanian section of the park, which is 400,000 hectares (4,000 km2; 1,544 sq mi). The Costa Rican section of the park is 584,592 hectares (5,846 km2; 2,257 sq mi).La Amistad International Park is a listed UNESCO World Heritage site.
Discover Bastimentos - Zapatilla & Coral Key
A bird's eye view of the amazing coral reefs and pristine beaches of Bastimentos marine national park. Come and see it yourself.
Isle de Bastimentos, Bocas del Toro, Panama - Preparation Days
Our Panama Trek team spent the second week in Panama working with Dale and Kim Kapsar, Youth With A Mission, base leaders on the island community of Bastimentos. The indigenous people there are the Ngobe. Our first few days were spent meeting with Parents, Teachers and Village and Community Leaders to determine the best way to provide a restroom for the children of the school. The teachers said that the spiritual needs of the children are important as well so we did a Bible Club in a school for two days during our stay. Produced by Andrew Burnett, Come Out And Play Productions, andrew@goodimpressions.us
PANAMA - BOCAS DEL TORO ARCHIPELAGO (PART 1) - (Full HD)
In Panama you can find not only rainforest, volcanos, desert and national parks but most of all beautiuful islands and some of them are like paradise on earth.
The Bocas del Toro Archipelago is a group of islands in the Caribbean Sea in northwest Panama. The archipelago separates Bahía Almirante (Almirante Bay) and Laguna de Chiriquí from the open Caribbean Sea. The archipelago is part of the Bocas del Toro District which is part of Bocas del Toro Province. The major city is Bocas del Toro, also called Bocas Town, on Isla Colón. The islands are accessible by water taxis and private boats. Isla Colón is accessible by airplanes, ferries, private boats, and water taxis. Bocas del Toro Isla Colón International Airport, located just west of Bocas Town, provides air transportation to and from the islands. Ferries serve Bocas Town from Almirante, Changuinola, and Chiriquí Grande. The area of the archipelago is 250 km2 which is about 60% of the districts area, and the population about 13000, which is 75% of the district's population.
Islands in the Archipelago include:
• Cayos Zapatilla
• Isla Bastimentos
• Isla Carenero (aka: Careening Cay or Careening Key)
• Isla Cayo Agua
• Isla Colón (main island)
• Isla Cristóbal
• Isla Popa
• Isla Solarte
• Isla Pastores
• Isla Bagui
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Panama-Bocas del Toro Part 2
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Panama:
Bocas del Toro is a province of Panama. Its extension is 4,643.9 square kilometers comprising the mainland and nine main islands.The province consists of the Bocas del Toro Archipelago, Bahía Almirante (Almirante Bay), Laguna de Chiriquí (Chiriquí Lagoon), and adjacent mainland. The capital is the city of Bocas del Toro (Bocas Town) on Isla Colón (Colón Island). Other major cities or towns include Almirante, and Changuinola. The province has a total population of 125,461 people (2010).Christopher Columbus and his crew discovered the area in 1502. Bocas del Toro borders the Caribbean Sea to the north, Limón Province of Costa Rica to the west, Chiriquí Province to the south, and Ngöbe-Buglé Comarca to the east. The Río Sixaola forms part of the border with Costa Rica. An old railroad bridge spans the river between Guabito and Sixaola, Costa Rica. The bridge is a border crossing used by tourists going between destinations in Bocas and Costa Rica.The province contains two national parks: Isla Bastimentos National Marine Park and La Amistad International Park.The Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute operates a research station on Colón Island just northwest of Bocas Town. There are many banana plantations in Bocas del Toro, often called the oro verde or green gold of Central America.
Christopher Columbus explored here in 1502, while searching for the passage to the Pacific ocean. Columbus's original name for the island was Isla del Drago. In colonial times, Bocas del Toro was part of Veraguas. It was originally part of Costa Rica until, in one of the many territorial disputes, Colombia took control of it with armed forces. The then government made a reservation called Bocas del Toro in 1834. In 1850, Bocas del Toro became a part of Chiriqui, then was separated from it and became part of Colon. On November 16, 1903, Bocas del Toro was separated from Colon and became its own province. In 1941, Bocas del Toro was divided into 2 districts, Bocas del Toro and Crimamola. Four years later, it became into the same division as before. In 1970, Bocas del Toro district became Changuinola, eliminated the district Bastimentos and added three new districts to what it is today. The extensions of the districts changed in 1997 when the reservation Ngöbe Buglé Comarca was made.
History
The islands of Bocas del Toro are the essence and the mirror of Caribbean Panama. They are located in the extreme western part of the country, only 40 kilometers from the Republic of Costa Rica. This archipelago has the perfect combination of nature and historical and cultural traditions, with a charming variety of aquatic species, coral reefs, mangroves, tropical forest, beaches with crystal clear water, undisturbed jungles with all the flora and fauna you can imagine.
Without any doubt, the most famous visitor that arrived at this piece of paradise was the Admiral Christopher Columbus, the 6th of October of the year 1502 on his fourth and last trip. He entered with his two vessels into a wide bay that the indigenous people used to call Carabaro (nowadays called Almirante Bay), took in provisions on the present Bastimentos island and careened a ship in the vicinity of Carenero island. At the beginning of the 19th century, the brothers Snap arrived from Jamaica with their slaves , at the same time with the Shepherd family that inhabited Shepherd Island. A few years later various Scottish and English families emigrated from the San Andres and Providencia islands, also together with their slaves, in order to evade tax payments. An important commercial exchange started with the settled Indians of the region, the once that traded alive turtles, turtle shell, cocoa and mahogany, especially with the English people that came from Jamaica. For all of this, Bocas del Toro possesses a rich, ethnic culture that is reflected in its traditions, customs, gastronomy, music, dances and other afro- Antillean manifestations; combined with the indigenous culture that still stays intact and that leads us magically to the roots of the American continent.
Bocas del Toro; its name.
It is not known for certain where the name of this incredible, forgotten by time, comes from. Various attributions exist, one more interesting than the other. It is being said that Christopher Columbus when he landed at one of the paradisiacal beaches, saw various waterfalls in the form of bocas del toro (mouths of the bull).Wikipedia
Reefs at Isla Coibita, Panama
A short video showing the shallow coral reefs around Isla Coibita (Rancheria). Isla Coibita is a small island on the Pacific side of Panama, close to Coiba Island.
Video by: Rachel Collin
Collin Lab
Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute
Panama
Isla Bastimentos old bank Bocas del Toro
Bat Cave on Bastimentos Island
On our first day of paddle touring the Bocas del Toro Archipelago in our Trak kayaks, we paddled from Isla Colon to Bastimentos National Marine Park. At the back of Bahia Onda we paddled into the mangroves to find the site.
Her Odyssey is the community which have come together to empower two women, Lauren Reed and Bethany Hughes, in traveling the length of the Americas by non-motorized means, connecting the stories of the land and its inhabitants. 'Neon' (Lauren's trail name) is a Triple Crowner of thru-hiking (she hiked the AT, PCT, and CDT) and 'Fidgit' (Bethany's trail name) is a PCT and CT thru-hiker and various other long distance trails.
They became the first people to thru-hike the Greater Patagonian Trail and also walked the entire length of the Inca Road, the Qhapaq Nan. So far they have covered 8,000 miles of the proposed 20,000 mile journey from the Beagle Channel to the Arctic Ocean.
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Bocas del Toro Panama Travel Guide - Captivating & Unforgettable | 90+ Countries With 3 Kids
Welcome to Bocas Del Toro, a beautiful province in Panama!
Did you know that Bocas Del Toro, translated from Spanish means “Bull’s river mouths?” Such name might sound scary to you, but don’t worry, both place and its locals are warm and friendly. However, the capital of this province bears the same name – the city of Bocas del Toro or Bocas Town for short, and it is located on Isla Colón.
Bocas Del Toro might not have a vast territory, but it is proud to have two national parks on it - La Amistad International Park and Isla Bastimentos National Marine Park. Another interesting fact is that the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute has a research station located close to Bocas Town, so you can be sure you’ll be surrounded by fantastic nature that’s worth exploring.
If you are looking for accommodation for your holiday here, we would recommend you to check out the wonderful Cosmic Crab Resort. It is located on Isla Carenero, and it is where we stayed at. For a reasonable price, you will have a chance to enjoy refreshing Caribbean breezes and sunbathe near coconut trees while eating delicious food. What more could you ask for?
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Isla Canas Panama - Interview
This video is about turtle conservation projects in Isla Canas Panama
PANAMA - BOCAS DEL TORO ARCHIPELAGO (PART 4) - (Full HD)
In Panama you can find not only rainforest, volcanos, desert and national parks but most of all beautiuful islands and some of them are like paradise on earth.
The Bocas del Toro Archipelago is a group of islands in the Caribbean Sea in northwest Panama. The archipelago separates Bahía Almirante (Almirante Bay) and Laguna de Chiriquí from the open Caribbean Sea. The archipelago is part of the Bocas del Toro District which is part of Bocas del Toro Province. The major city is Bocas del Toro, also called Bocas Town, on Isla Colón. The islands are accessible by water taxis and private boats. Isla Colón is accessible by airplanes, ferries, private boats, and water taxis. Bocas del Toro Isla Colón International Airport, located just west of Bocas Town, provides air transportation to and from the islands. Ferries serve Bocas Town from Almirante, Changuinola, and Chiriquí Grande. The area of the archipelago is 250 km2 which is about 60% of the districts area, and the population about 13000, which is 75% of the district's population.
Islands in the Archipelago include:
• Cayos Zapatilla
• Isla Bastimentos
• Isla Carenero (aka: Careening Cay or Careening Key)
• Isla Cayo Agua
• Isla Colón (main island)
• Isla Cristóbal
• Isla Popa
• Isla Solarte
• Isla Pastores
• Isla Bagui
#Panama #Panamaislands #Caribbean #Bocasdeltoro #archipelagobocasdeltoro #Bocasdeltoroarchipelago #caribbeanislands #paradiseislands #Bocastown #Cayoszapatilla #Islabastimentos #Islacarenero #islacolon #tryb4death #Caribbeanislands #playaestrella
PANAMA - BOCAS DEL TORO ARCHIPELAGO (PART 3) - PLAYA ESTRELLA (Full HD)
In Panama you can find not only rainforest, volcanos, desert and national parks but most of all beautiuful islands and some of them are like paradise on earth.
The Bocas del Toro Archipelago is a group of islands in the Caribbean Sea in northwest Panama. The archipelago separates Bahía Almirante (Almirante Bay) and Laguna de Chiriquí from the open Caribbean Sea. The archipelago is part of the Bocas del Toro District which is part of Bocas del Toro Province. The major city is Bocas del Toro, also called Bocas Town, on Isla Colón. The islands are accessible by water taxis and private boats. Isla Colón is accessible by airplanes, ferries, private boats, and water taxis. Bocas del Toro Isla Colón International Airport, located just west of Bocas Town, provides air transportation to and from the islands. Ferries serve Bocas Town from Almirante, Changuinola, and Chiriquí Grande. The area of the archipelago is 250 km2 which is about 60% of the districts area, and the population about 13000, which is 75% of the district's population.
Islands in the Archipelago include:
• Cayos Zapatilla
• Isla Bastimentos
• Isla Carenero (aka: Careening Cay or Careening Key)
• Isla Cayo Agua
• Isla Colón (main island)
• Isla Cristóbal
• Isla Popa
• Isla Solarte
• Isla Pastores
• Isla Bagui
#Panama #Panamaislands #Caribbean #Bocasdeltoro #archipelagobocasdeltoro #Bocasdeltoroarchipelago #caribbeanislands #paradiseislands #Bocastown #Cayoszapatilla #Islabastimentos #Islacarenero #islacolon #tryb4death #Caribbeanislands #playaestrella
Panama Island Run: Inaugural Race 2009.m4v
3 days, 3 races, 6 unique islands. One unforgettable adventure.Run fast, run hard and then go island in a tropical paradise
Welcome to a different kind of race in a different kind of place which will get you into a different state of mind. Welcome to Bocas Del Toro (translation: Mouth of the Bull)
I've done cool events all over the world, from Croatia to Thailand but it's stuff like this that fulfills and stays with you. I mean running though thick remote jungle and desolate beaches with members of an indigenous tribe? Truly a venue your soul will never forget!
- Mark Matyazic
In the course of 4 days you'll explore 6 islands, race on 3 islands, travel by boat from island to island, overnight at a beach camp that you reach by Catamaran after a sunset tour and we're told it's not uncommon for dolphins to keep the ship company for awhile.
You'll have opportunities to see a great deal of marine life whether snorkeling or scuba diving and you will get to experience the rich flavors and enjoyable blend of Panamanian island food and laid back hospitality.
Adventure and discovery in some of the most breathtaking, remote and challenging running routes on the planet.
Day 1/Arrive in Bocas and Welcome Receptions on Bocas Del Toro
Day 2/Race Day 1, Bocas Del Drago on Colon Island 18k and 45k for ultra category
Day 3/Race Day 2, Bastimentos 21k
Day 4/Race Day 3, San Cristobel 10k and FINISH
A final farewell lunch and award ceremony at Bocas Del Drago (12-2PM). Event Ends. Depart Islands or continue on for tours.
Choose traditional route (50k over 3 stages) or ultra route (45k ultra on stage one and with stages 2 and 3 the same as traditional route.)
Panama & Bocas del Toro Vacation Video
Video summary of Panama City and Bocas Del Toro, Panama vacation
CAYOS ZAPATILLAS, Bocas del Toro, Panama
Parte del Parque Nacional Marino Isla Bastimentos, de Bocas del Toro, Panamá, son dos pequeños cayos donde llegan numerosos turistas atraídos por la claridad de sus aguas y su diversidad de actividades como caminar por un sendero del bosque, hacer snorkel, bucear, tomar sol o simplemente caminar por la playa.
Part of the Bastimentos Island National Marine Park at Bocas del Toro, Panama, are two small keys where numerous tourists are attracted by the clarity of its waters and diversity of activities such as walking on a forest path, snorkeling, diving, sunbathing or just walking on the beach come.
PANAMA - BOCAS DEL TORO ARCHIPELAGO (PART 2) - (Full HD)
In Panama you can find not only rainforest, volcanos, desert and national parks but most of all beautiuful islands and some of them are like paradise on earth.
The Bocas del Toro Archipelago is a group of islands in the Caribbean Sea in northwest Panama. The archipelago separates Bahía Almirante (Almirante Bay) and Laguna de Chiriquí from the open Caribbean Sea. The archipelago is part of the Bocas del Toro District which is part of Bocas del Toro Province. The major city is Bocas del Toro, also called Bocas Town, on Isla Colón. The islands are accessible by water taxis and private boats. Isla Colón is accessible by airplanes, ferries, private boats, and water taxis. Bocas del Toro Isla Colón International Airport, located just west of Bocas Town, provides air transportation to and from the islands. Ferries serve Bocas Town from Almirante, Changuinola, and Chiriquí Grande. The area of the archipelago is 250 km2 which is about 60% of the districts area, and the population about 13000, which is 75% of the district's population.
Islands in the Archipelago include:
• Cayos Zapatilla
• Isla Bastimentos
• Isla Carenero (aka: Careening Cay or Careening Key)
• Isla Cayo Agua
• Isla Colón (main island)
• Isla Cristóbal
• Isla Popa
• Isla Solarte
• Isla Pastores
• Isla Bagui
#Panama #Panamaislands #Caribbean #Bocasdeltoro #archipelagobocasdeltoro #Bocasdeltoroarchipelago #caribbeanislands #paradiseislands #Bocastown #Cayoszapatilla #Islabastimentos #Islacarenero #islacolon #tryb4death #Caribbeanislands
PANAMA - BOCAS DEL TORO ARCHIPELAGO (PART 5) - (Full HD)
In Panama you can find not only rainforest, volcanos, desert and national parks but most of all beautiuful islands and some of them are like paradise on earth.
The Bocas del Toro Archipelago is a group of islands in the Caribbean Sea in northwest Panama. The archipelago separates Bahía Almirante (Almirante Bay) and Laguna de Chiriquí from the open Caribbean Sea. The archipelago is part of the Bocas del Toro District which is part of Bocas del Toro Province. The major city is Bocas del Toro, also called Bocas Town, on Isla Colón. The islands are accessible by water taxis and private boats. Isla Colón is accessible by airplanes, ferries, private boats, and water taxis. Bocas del Toro Isla Colón International Airport, located just west of Bocas Town, provides air transportation to and from the islands. Ferries serve Bocas Town from Almirante, Changuinola, and Chiriquí Grande. The area of the archipelago is 250 km2 which is about 60% of the districts area, and the population about 13000, which is 75% of the district's population.
Islands in the Archipelago include:
• Cayos Zapatilla
• Isla Bastimentos
• Isla Carenero (aka: Careening Cay or Careening Key)
• Isla Cayo Agua
• Isla Colón (main island)
• Isla Cristóbal
• Isla Popa
• Isla Solarte
• Isla Pastores
• Isla Bagui
#Panama #Panamaislands #Caribbean #Bocasdeltoro #archipelagobocasdeltoro #Bocasdeltoroarchipelago #caribbeanislands #paradiseislands #Bocastown #Cayoszapatilla #Islabastimentos #Islacarenero #islacolon #tryb4death #Caribbeanislands
Amazing Beach Front House in Bocas Del Toro Panama - Listing Number SSS1773
Listing Number SSS1773 - A hidden tropical paradise in a fantastic location on the mainland of Isla Colon in the Big Creek area:
This absolute beach front, 4 bedroom 3 bath home, features a bonus detached 1 bed 1 bath guesthouse.
There are nice wood and tile floors throughout, wooden countertops, and cabinets in kitchen, and baths. The home comes completely furnished, as well as all the appliances.
This two story Caribbean plantation style, 300 M2 home, truly IS a must see!
It sits on a large flat 4880 M2 lot that is walled, and gated.
Landscaped with beautiful mature trees and a garden areas, views of the turquoise waters right on your doorstep, offering a total 130 meters of amazing beach front, and a new 100M2 dock with a covered area, and hydraulic hoist.
You can’t possibly get any more Tropical than this.
There is an enclosed garage and storage deposit, plus additional parking for 4 cars. Also, there is a 250-gallon reserve water tank.
This home was built in 1999, and has been partially remodeled. Bring your tool belt, and imagination. You can easily provide the final touches to create a masterpiece here.
The large terrace upstairs overlooking the sea, offers amazing views across the bay where you can be an everyday witness of the magical sky painting sunsets.
Contact us now to schedule a private showing of this Tropical Plantation Style, Paradise.
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Bocas del Toro, Panama 4k HD
Visit the Bocas del Toro region in Panama with Gapa Travel!
Video shot and produced by travel videographer Duarte Dellarole.
#Bocasdeltoro (was so viel wie Mund des Stieres bedeutet) ist eine 4,643.9 Quadratkilometer grosse Provinz im westlichen Panama. Es grenzt im Norden an das Karibische Meer, im Westen an die costarricanische Provinz Limón, im Süden an die Provinz Chiriquí und im Osten an das Ngöbe-Buglé Gebiet. Das Klima ist kühler als in anderen Teilen des Landes, mit einem Jahresdurchschnitt von etwa 27 Grad Celsius ist es aber immer noch sehr warm und angenehm. Bei einem geplanten Besuch in Bocas beachten Sie bitte, dass es eine eher regnerische Provinz ist. Die Regenzeit ist von Mai bis August und von November bis Januar. Die Trocken- und Halbtrockenzeit (welche jedoch keinen Regen ausschliesst) ist von Februar bis April und von September bis Oktober.
Die Provinz mit seiner atemberaubenden Landschaft besteht aus dem Bocas del Toro Archipel, Bahía Almirante, Laguna de Chiriquí und angrenzendes Festland. Sie hat neun Hauptinseln. Die Hauptstadt ist die Stadt Bocas del Toro (auch Bocas Town genannt) auf Isla Colón. Andere wichtige Städte oder Orte sind Almirante und Changuinola. Die Einheimischen Bocas del Toros sind afro-antillanischer Abstammung. Sie haben ihre Sprache und Bräuche weitgehend beibehalten, die sich aber mit zurück gebliebenen Traditionen und Bräuchen von ehemaligen Einwohnern aus aller Welt die als reiche Kaufleute nach Bocas kamen, vermischen. Das resultiert in einer lebhaften und einzigartigen Mischung und einem sehr speziellen Lebensstil und Kultur. Neben seiner interessanten und internationalen Atmosphäre bietet Bocas del Toro ausserdem unglaublich schöne Landschaften, romantische Strände und eine sehr entspannte Stimmung. Die Provinz besteht aus zwei Nationalparks: dem Isla Bastimentos Marine Nationalpark und dem La Amistad Nationalpark. Das Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute betreibt eine Forschungsstation auf Isla Colón. Die erste Bananenplantage wurde 1880 von Englischen Ansiedlern begründet. Heute gibt es unzählige Bananenplantagen in Bocas, weshalb die Bananen hier als grünes Gold Zentralamerikas bezeichnet werden.
Bocas del Toro (meaning Mouth of the Bull) is a 4,643.9 square kilometers province in western Panama. It borders the Caribbean Sea to the north, Limón Province of Costa Rica to the west, Chiriquí Province to the south, and Ngöbe-Buglé Comarca to the east. The climate is cooler than in other parts of Panama, but with an annual average of about 27 degrees celsius still very warm and friendly. When visiting Bocas, please have in mind that it is a quite rainy province. The rainy season goes from May to August and from November to January, dry and semi-dry seasons (which don't exclude rain) are from February to April and from September to October. The province with its gorgeous landscapes consists of the Bocas del Toro Archipelago, Bahía Almirante, Laguna de Chiriquí and adjacent mainland. It has nine main islands. The capital is the city of Bocas del Toro (also called Bocas Town) on Isla Colón. Other major cities or towns include Almirante and Changuinola. The native people are of Afro-Antillean descent. They have preserved the language and customs of their heritage to the day, blending with traditions and customs remaining from inhabitants from all over the world which moved to Bocas a long time ago as rich merchants. This results in a vivid and unique mix and a very special lifestyle and culture. Beneath its interesting and international atmosphere, Bocas del Toro offers also incredible beautiful landscapes, romantic beaches and a very laid back vibe. The province contains two national parks: Isla Bastimentos National Marine Park and La Amistad International Park. The Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute operates a research station on Colón Island just northwest of Bocas Town. The first banana plantation was established in 1880 by English settlers. Today there are many banana plantations in Bocas del Toro, often called the oro verde, or green gold of Central America.
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