Bocas del Toro, Port city in Bocas del Toro Province, Panama.
Located on Colon Island, the city features wooden buildings painted in bright colors, stretching along the Caribbean waterfront with dense tropical vegetation.
The city gained prominence in the early 1900s when it became a major port for banana trade operations following the opening of the Panama Canal.
The local population combines Caribbean, Indigenous, and Latin American influences, expressing their heritage through music, dance performances, and traditional seafood dishes.
Water taxis connect the main island to neighboring destinations, while the local airport offers regular flights to Panama City throughout the week.
The city maintains a network of wooden walkways above the water, connecting residential areas and allowing inhabitants to move between buildings during high tides.
Location: Bocas del Toro District
Inception: November 16, 1903
Elevation above the sea: 10 m
Website: https://bocas.municipios.gob.pa/
Website: https://bocas.municipios.gob.pa
GPS coordinates: 9.33333,-82.25000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:19
Panama offers diverse photography settings from colonial streets in Panama City to white sand beaches in San Blas Islands. The country features architectural landmarks like the Biomuseo and natural locations including mountain trails, tropical forests, and marine reserves. Photographers can document urban landscapes, wildlife, historical sites, and ocean views.
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