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malecon Says: This is a gorgeous cove located on the northeast section of the island. The surf is so rough that access is from the opposite side of the island. The mile or so footpath is an adventure in itself as the deadly red frog lurks within the undergrowth and fallen logs along the...
Hostal Bastimentos: Clean and cheap
AnnaHermans Says: We liked our stay in the hotel, we did not like the island, to much crime, locals are not nice Nice view, airco, clean
Tio Tom pension: BAd experience in islas Bastimentos
vinz28 Says: It is with a mixed feeling that we left the Tio Tom hostal yesterday.On one side, the place is really beautiful, in front of the sea and the rooms are nice.On the other side, we were extremely disapointed by the behaviour of the dutch couple who manages the pension. Charming...
Hotel Fortuna: safe place in San Jose
jamesgoode Says: This clean safe hotel is in the middle of the city.its about a 2 minute walk from the central plaza .Its good value & is in walking distance from all amenities .You need to take a bit of care outside so essential to find a place you feel ok in .we spent a couple of days...
hotel puerto viejo: A ggod value hangout
jamesgoode Says: Our first stop outside San Jose on a well deserved 2 week holiday ,down on the coast we found this nicely ramshackled surf hotel.Well priced & with a beach vibe. this laid back establishment is good value .The long time owner Kurt is informative & relaxed .With some good...
Beverlys Hill Guest House: nice & chilled
jamesgoode Says: Upon arriving on this tropical island , we found Beverlys Hill .It had been recommended by some round the worlders in Puerto Viejo , Costa Rica, its well located close to amenities with some super views.It has a lovely garden , perfect for kicking back in the hammacks.The...
Beverly's Hill: Not Living Up to Its Potential
Over60 Says: This guest house , located on the town's main drag, has an attractive garden setting and a nice patio for relaxing, but at the time of my March, 2009 visit, it was not living up to its potential. There were few other guests, my room could have used a much better cleaning, no...
Pension Tio-Tom: International Gemütlichkeit
Over60 Says: The two meals I had at this pension over the water were the highlight of my otherwise mixed experience on Isla Bastimentos (see my other tips). Tom and Ina have been running this informal and relaxed establishment for years, and it is obvious that they love what they do. I...
Over60 Says: At Roots restaurant and bar, it is possible to arrange for a tour of a recently discovered bat cave about 45 minutes travel by boat from the island. The route to the cave heads across the bay and then into a winding canal through a mangrove swamp. From the landing point,...
malecon Says: A visit to this Guaymi Indian Village will take your vacation from normal to exotic in one hours time. Very few villages in Panama are as remote and primitive as this one. Thick with lush green vegetation andn tropical wildlife the village is home to 500 inhabitants. These...
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We liked our stay in the hotel, we did not like the island, to much crime, locals are not nice Nice view, airco, clean
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Probably the most inviting island in the Bocas group as there is much to do on every side of the island. When I recap my adventure in these parts this island involves some of the most vivid...
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I chose this place because I was looking for an alternative to the higher priced accomodations and "touristy" Bocas del Toro nearby. The island is easily reached by a short boat ride from Bocas. While...
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