Bocas Bound

Bocas del Toro, Panama Youth Hostels

Located on a hill, halfway between the beach side and bay side of the Isla Bastimentos Bocas Bound blends the best of beach and rain forest amenities. Stay here and have access to 5 beaches, beach bar, kayaking, surfing, rain forest hikes, and hang-out in the Hilltop Restaurant and Commons area.

Bocas Bound is opening at the end of 2009. New! Nice Beds, Clean Rooms and include Air Conditioning.

This is the only hostel in Bocas del Toro with direct-quick access to great beaches--so save money on water taxis by staying here.

This Island provides a springboard for activities and adventures.

'Looking for the next Costa Rica? Just head down the coast a few miles to Panama and the Isla Bastimentos, part of the Bocas del Toro archipelago in the Caribbean Sea. Here you'll find virgin rain forests, offshore coral gardens and mangrove islands, and stunning beaches pounded by Hawaii-sized waves.' - USA Today, 2009

Surfs-up...see you at Bocas Bound!!

Directions

You will take a water taxi from Bocas town to Isla Bastimentos. 5 minute walk from Red Frog Marina

From San Jose, Costa Rica Airport:

--Taxi ride from airport to bus station ($10-$15 per person); Bus Ride from San Jose to Puerto Viejo ($8); Stay the night at Rockin J's for the night in Puerto Viejo ($7); Take bus from Puerto Viejo to border town of Sixola ($3); Taxi ride to seaside town of Almirante ($10); Catch the water taxi to Bocas ($4); Catch water taxi to Bocas Bound on Bastimentos ($5)

--You can fly Monday, Wednesday, Friday directly from San Jose into Bocas: www.natureair.com

From Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica:

--Take bus from Puerto Viejo to border town of Sixola ($3); Taxi ride to seaside town of Almirante ($10); Catch the water taxi to Bocas ($4); Catch water taxi to Bocas Bound on Bastimentos ($5) or take Bocas Shuttle ($28).

From Panama City:

--Can take a domestic flight: www.flyairpanama.com and www.aeroperlas.com ($80)

--Bus ride takes approximately 8.5 hours and the cost is approximately $20. Bus departs from Gran Terminal Nacional de Transporte near Albrook Airport From Almirante, you will need to take the water taxi to Bocas.

Facilities

Restaurant, Internet Access, Bicycle Hire, Linen Included, Bar, Towels, Security Lockers, 24 hour reception, Travel Desk/Travel Info, Common Room, Breakfast Not Included, WiFi in lobby, Web access in lobby, Air Conditioning, Breakfast

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Bocas del Toro, Panama Youth Hostels

Bocas del Toro, Panama Youth Hostels