The capital of the Bocas del Toro province, this city of the same name sits in the Caribbean West of Panama. You can travel into the area either via the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica or by traveling over the green mountains from Chiriqui. You'll want to catch a boat in either Almirante or Changuinola. From Costa Rica, the better option is Changuinola, but if you're coming to David, pick up the boat in Almirante. Alternatively, you can catch one of two flights that come to the area from Panama City daily. Four times a week there are also flights from San Jose, Costa Rica.

Once you reach the town of Bocas, you can easily explore it on foot. There are taxis available for about fifty cents a ride if you choose to go that route. Another fun way to explore the area is to rent a bicycle. This will cost you about $2 an hour or $10 for the whole day. The area is generally flat, making riding easy and smooth. You could also rent a scooter for about $70 a day.

There are a few reasons a person travels to Bocas del Toro. The area has some beautiful beaches, wonderful natural scenery, fun villages to explore, and plenty of snorkeling and diving opportunities. It's a popular area to go and party and you can always be guaranteed a fun time at the town's bars and clubs. You can also book tours of the area that will take you out on the water to see dolphins, let you do some impressive snorkeling, and explore some off the beaten path beaches and villages. Most tours can be booked through your hotel, but if this isn't an option there are plenty of tour companies around town. If you plan to swim in the ocean, do use some caution as the waters can be rough, making it fun, but somewhat dangerous if you're not comfortable swimming in the ocean waters.

There are plenty of places around town to grab food, both expensive and cheap. There are some great cafes that offer good, western style breakfasts. There are also plenty of pizza places around town which are cheap and good. Also, given the proximity to the water, there's plenty of seafood restaurants around town.