 Travelers to Bocas del Toro will
discover a quaint colonial town first established in the 1850s by two European
families. The original "Banana Republic," Bocas was the headquarters of the
United Fruit Company. A city of twenty thousand in its heyday in the 1920s,
 Bocas is now a more
laid-back town of under 2,000 people. Central park is a small plaza on the main
street of Bocas includes a band shell and swing-sets for the kids. It is a
gathering place for locals as well as visitors wanting to purus local craft
stands. Weekly produce markets,  clothing and
beachwear shops, boat and diving rentals, are all located within several blocks
of the park. Various ethnic dining opportunities abound in this area, as well
as dance clubs and pool halls that appeal to late-night culture of residents
and tourist alike. Basic facilities such as grocery stores, pharmacies, bank
and hospital add to its appeal to travelers. Best of all, it only a ten minute
ride from Solarte by boat. |
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