Anonymous
Post 04/21/2015 18:23     Subject: Boco Del Toro, Panama
Op here: apologies on the spelling.

No kids, can spend up to $400 on hotel and we are looking to eat, drink and bake in the sun while doing some water sports.
Anonymous
Post 04/21/2015 17:01     Subject: Boco Del Toro, Panama
Anonymous wrote:17:20 where did you stay?


Dolphin Bay Hideway. A couple years and several vacations later, and a picture of the property remains my screensaver.
Anonymous
Post 04/21/2015 16:49     Subject: Boco Del Toro, Panama
I'm trying really hard not to resort to my Lonely Planet Thorntree persona here, but it's difficult to give advice or suggestions when 1) you give no specifics about budget, kids/ages, length of stay, interests, etc. and 2) you insist on spelling the name of the place incorrectly.
Anonymous
Post 04/21/2015 09:28     Subject: Boco Del Toro, Panama
OP here! Thanks for all of the info. I definitely think we will carve out some time for Boco Del Toro. If anyone has any other suggestions for BDT or the Caribbean side of Costa Rica, they are much appreciated!
Anonymous
Post 04/21/2015 08:30     Subject: Boco Del Toro, Panama
The Palmar Tent Lodge is great. Run by some guys from Bethesda.
Anonymous
Post 04/20/2015 18:27     Subject: Boco Del Toro, Panama
Had some friends who went there, they loved it, good snorkeling, off the beaten path, their lodging was an old school style palapa on the beach with a mosquito net.
Anonymous
Post 04/20/2015 18:05     Subject: Boco Del Toro, Panama
17:20 where did you stay?
Anonymous
Post 04/20/2015 17:20     Subject: Boco Del Toro, Panama
We did 4 days a couple years back and loved it. I would be careful about where you stay though, the vibes are very different at the different resorts, so pick the best fit.
Anonymous
Post 04/20/2015 17:05     Subject: Boco Del Toro, Panama
It would be the same season - the weather should be quite nice so that's a plus. I've not been but heard good things about it.
Anonymous
Post 04/20/2015 17:04     Subject: Boco Del Toro, Panama
October, which is dry season for that part of Costa Rica.

Not sure what it is in Panama
Anonymous
Post 04/20/2015 16:50     Subject: Boco Del Toro, Panama
When are you going? Rainy or dry season? That might impact your decision.
Anonymous
Post 04/20/2015 16:11     Subject: Boco Del Toro, Panama
OP here. We have the option of doing a day trip from Puerto Viejo, CR or tacking on 2-3 days in Boco Del Toro. I know nothing about it, but it looks gorgeous!
Anonymous
Post 04/20/2015 15:56     Subject: Boco Del Toro, Panama
They did the development. Much of the island is still the same. Very cool place. Any particular questions?
Anonymous
Post 04/20/2015 15:51     Subject: Boco Del Toro, Panama
Bocas del Toro. We went back in 2005 or 2006. It was very much a backpacker place then and I'd guess probably still is. There was some sort of resort/condo development planned for Red Frog Beach on Bastimentos, but I have no idea if it happened or what effect it had on the island.
Anonymous
Post 04/20/2015 14:49     Subject: Boco Del Toro, Panama
Has anyone every been?