Bocas del Toro Province

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Bocas del Toro is a province of Panama. The capital is the city of Bocas del Toro, found on the island of Colon. The population of the province numbers some 89,300 people. Its extension is 8,745 kilometers and is formed by 9 principal islands. There are many plantation of plantains here, often called the oro verde or green gold of Central America.

Contents 1 Districts 2 History 3 Tourism 4 External links

[edit] Districts

District (Capital)

1. Bocas del Toro (Bocas del Toro): This was established in 1855. It is composed of the capital, Bastimentos, Cauchero, Punta Laurel and Tierra Oscura. It has a surface area of 430 square kilometers.
2. Changuinola (Changuinola): It was created in 1903. It is composed of Changuinola (capital), Almirante, Guabito, Teribe, Valle del Risco, El Empalme and Las Tablas. It has a surface area of 208 square kilometers.
3. Chiriquí Grande (Chiriquí Grande): It was created in 1970. It is composed of Chiriqui Grande (capital), Miramar, Punte Peña, Punta Robalo and Rambala. It has a surface area of 4,005 square kilometers.

Travel info, Island Maps, bocas street map with hotel links, photo album How to get there by road and water

[edit] History

Christopher Columbus explored here in 1502, while searching for the passage to the Pacific ocean. Columbus's original name for the island was Isla del Drago. In colonial times, Bocas del Toro was part of Veraguas. In the times of the union with Colombia, the government made a reservation called Bocas del Toro in 1834. In 1850, Bocas del Toro became a part of Chiriqui, then was separated from it and became part of Colon. On November 16, 1903, Bocas del Toro was separated from Colon and became its own province. In 1941, Bocas del Toro was divided into 2 districts, Bocas del Toro and Crimamola. Four years later, in became into the same division as before. In 1970, B. del Toro district became Changuinola, eliminated the district Bastimentos and added 3 new districts to what it is today. The extensions of the districts changed in 1997 when the reservation Ngobe Bugle was made.

[edit] Tourism

There are many pretty beach-day tours and a plethora of restaurants--from roadside cafes to waterfront bistros--- Bocas del Toro Restaurant and Bar Hoppingis also fun. The weather in Bocas del Toro is great for all sorts of outdoor activities, and while temperatures can vary at different altitudes, the average year-round temperature is ideal. Bocas del Toro Weather Article

[edit] External links

Travel and tourism

• myBocas Features photos and information regarding all things related to Bocas del Toro.
• Bocas Beaches Features information about the Bocas region and beaches.
• History of Bocas del Toro Details the history of one of Panama's top tourism destinations and cultural strongholds.