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Bocas del Toro

Photo of Bocas del Toro, Panama

Image by Amarilis Lizbeth Urriola Gonzalez via pexels

73
Nomad IndexTM
Rank #73
Cost
Mid-range
Internet
Great
Safety
Caution
Community
Strong

Work

Internet speed

Upload speed63 Mbps
Download speed173 Mbps
Excellent for 4K streaming & large uploads
Reliable Power Grid?
No

Source: Ookla Speedtest Global Index · World Bank (power grid reliability) · Last updated April 2026

Workspaces

CocoVivo
Coworking

CocoVivo

Bocas del Toro, Bocas del Toro Province, Panama

Wi-Fi

Timezone Compatibility

UTC -5 (Panama)
Great for
Latin AmericaUSA
Okay for
EuropeUK
Tough for
Middle East
Check for your country

Source: Open-Meteo · Last updated April 2026

Cost of Living

$1,618/month
$800
$270
$301
$247

*International flights and trip insurance not included.

Source: Numbeo · World Bank income level classification · Last updated April 2026

Where to stay

Best Areas

Bocas Town (Isla Colón)Carenero IslandOld Bank (Isla Bastimentos)Red Frog (Isla Bastimentos)

Climate

Average Days Per Year Without Rain255
Climate TypeTropical Monsoon

Warm all year with a short rainy season.

Average Daily Temperature

24°
20°
J
25°
20°
F
28°
21°
M
31°
23°
A
32°
25°
M
34°
26°
J
33°
25°
J
34°
26°
A
31°
25°
S
28°
24°
O
27°
23°
N
23°
21°
D
Max Temp
Min Temp
Peak SeasonFeb – May

Most popular · Higher prices

Shoulder SeasonJan, Jun – Aug

Moderate crowds · Fewer tourists

Off SeasonSep – Dec

Less popular · Lower prices

Source: WeatherAPI.com · Last updated April 2026

Getting Around

Walkability

Moderate

Public Transport

Moderate

Best Way to Move Around

Public Transport

Safety

Street Safety

Crime LevelModerate42 / 100
Safety at NightHigh61 / 100
Safety During DayVery High83 / 100
Mugging or robbery risk
Low37 / 100
Violent crime risk
Low33 / 100
Theft and vandalism risk
Moderate45 / 100
Corruption
Moderate49 / 100

Source: Numbeo · Updated monthly · Last update: April 2026

Active Alerts

Travel Advisory
Exercise Normal Precautions

Level 1

Updated Mar 2, 2026Read full US State Dept advisory

Source: US State Dept · Refreshed daily

Natural Disaster Alerts
1 active

Separate from travel advisory: active hazard events from global monitoring.

Flood — Mekong Delta

Feb 18, 2026

elevated

Source: GDACS · Refreshed daily

Health Alerts
1 active

Recent disease outbreak notices from WHO and CDC.

Outbreak alert: Dengue outbreak watch

1 month ago

Source: WHO Disease Outbreak News · CDC Travelers' Health · Refreshed daily

Visa

Visa Access for Panama

Your passport

Select your passport to check visa requirements for Panama

Source: Passport Index (passportindex.org). Informational only. Confirm with official sources.

Taxes

Tax overview · Panama

Personal income tax5% – 35%
Corporate income tax20%
Capital gains tax
—
VAT / Sales tax
10%

Source: Wikipedia · Last updated April 2026

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