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Bocas Villas

Bocas Town, Isla Colon, Panama
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Akron, Ohio, United States
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

I flew down from Ohio to Costa Rica and per Phil's guidance, I made it to his villas in Panama. What a great experience. He picked me up from the water taxis in Bocas from Almirante via Sixaola (border town). What an adventure! Bocas Villas was incredibly gratifying. Wake up, snorkel, go fishing, relax. I went snorkeling at midnight and... More

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Chicago
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 1, 2013

I was thinking about our recent trip to Panama and decided that maybe we should go again. Reading these reviews, I am stunned. We booked our room for 3 nights, and decided that we didn't have enough time, so stayed for 10 days. Our time at Bocas was absolutely wonderful. Philip and Brown became our friends, and were always there... More

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Eagan, Minnesota
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed March 28, 2013

The villas have the potential to be amazing, but the villas and the setup need some serious work. I was looking forward to this part of our trip for months, and was severly disappointed. First of all, the villas are very run down. Everything is just a little dirty and falling apart. The doors don't close/lock, the curtains are covered... More

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Edmonton
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13 hotel reviews
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24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed February 26, 2013

I am sure this was a beautiful location and property in its day. The pictures are surely from newly built a number of years ago. Sadly Phil (the owner) has neglected the TCL required in keeping up the 4 units he has on the water. We rented 2 units and both in sad state of repair. The good-clean sheets, total... More

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London, United Kingdom
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9 hotel reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed February 3, 2013

Bocas del Toro it's a dump. A backpacker town, I have nothing against Backpackers but if they don't care to keep the litter in bins and to trash the place without any regards; I am totally against them. The people who lives there trash the water like I have never seen before. Restaurants have their toilets by the water and... More

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East Highlands, CA
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 24, 2013

The location was outstanding! We loved to snorkel off our front porch, in the crystal clear water. The breakfasts were very good. We enjoyed "Brown", who shuttled us around in the boat, despite the fact that his english was as bad as my spanish. Overall, it was very relaxing. Just a couple negatives... You get 2 boat rides into town... More

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Santiago, Chile
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 20, 2012

Been to Bocas once before and stayed at the Tropical Suites in town, which is quite nice, but if you don't mind a little leg work with the groceries, this place is truly special and you will not regret it. No room service or AC, so don't expect it. Buy your own supplies in town and bring them on the... More

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Saskatoon, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 14, 2012 via mobile

The location was great. It was about a 10 min boat ride to town where you could walk 15 mins to the main street or take a $1 taxi. The villa all opened up so you could have indoor outdoor living. You could jump off the dock into the water and snorkel in the reef right outside the front. It... More

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kansas
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 28, 2012

Beautiful does not even begin to describe this place! Stunning coral reef full of sea life right off the deck, monkeys howling at night, convenient to anything you want to do. 1st off if you don't like quiet, simple, serene beauty don't visit Bocas period! Philip was super easy to work with and very good at being available without being... More

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Saint Simons Island, Georgia
2 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 15, 2012

Bocas Villas in Bocas del Toro is an excellent place to stay while visiting the Bocas del Toro area. The individual casitas (apartments) all sit over the water and you dive from your deck directly over the reef. With deck over the water, a stocked kitchen, living room, bedroom and bathroom it has all the comforts you need for a... More

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Also Known As:
Bocas Villas Bocas Del Toro, Panama - Bocas Town
Address: Bocas Town, Isla Colon, Panama
Region: Panama > Bocas del Toro Province > Isla Colon > Bocas Town
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Ranked #13 of 23 Specialty lodging in Bocas Town
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