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Quick Facts and Info about Bocas Del Toro Panama
Head of Province:
Bocas del Toro Panama (the town of Bocas)
Latitude (DMS): 9° 19' 60 N
Longitude (DMS): 82° 15' 0 W
Population:
9,883 inhabitants (2000 census) in the town 89,269 in the Province.
Major Islands:
Colon island, Bastimentos, Popa island and Cristobal island
Time Zone:
GMT/UTC -5 Emergency Phone Numbers:
Police: 104; Fire Department: 103; Hospital: 757-9201; Information: 757-9257; Phone company national operator: 101, international operator: 106, Aeroperales (Airport): 757-9341. Weather:
Yearly average temperature: 27 Centigrade or 82 degrees Fahrenheit. Rainy seasons from May to August and from November to January. Dry seasons from February to April and September through October Currency:
The Balboa is equivalent to the American dollar, which is widely used in the country. There are not balboa bills, only coins that are equal to the American dollar in size and value. The American dollar is also a legal currency. Language:
The official language in Panama is Spanish but English is widely spoken in Bocas del Toro Panama. Airport:
Bocas del Toro city is served by AEROPERLAS and MAPIEX AERO, with flights to and from Panama City, David and Changuinola. Office in the Airport, phone: 757-9341 (Aeroperlas) and 757-9841 (Mapiex). Marine Taxis:
Between Bocas Del Toro Panama to Almirante and Changuinola (between the main land and the island).Taxi 25 leaves, in Bocas Del Toro Panama , from the terminal at 1st Street. Bocas Marine Tours, connecting with Changuinola, leaves from 3rd Street terminal.Schedule is flexible.
Cost of the ticket $ 3.00 (one way) to Almirante, $ 5.00 to Changuinola. Banking:
National Bank of Panama, in the Government House Street. Open Mondays to Fridays from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, and Saturdays from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon. Travelers Checks and Credit Cards:
Some shops and service stores don't accept credit cards. Travelers checks can be cashed only in the National Bank. Store Hours:
Open Monday to Saturday, from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon and 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm and 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. Sundays close. Most of the restaurants serve dinner only up to 10:00 pm. Government offices:
Open Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. Post Office also opens on Saturdays from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon Electricity:
110 AC/50 cycles. Some places have also 220 AC/60 cycles. Customs:
Immigration office is in the Government House. All foreigner visitors must have a valid passport and visa to enter or leave Bocas Del Toro Panama. Main office is in Changuinola city. Telephones:
There are many public telephones in Bocas del Toro city that accept coins or phone cards. The Marine Park:
The Park entrance is in the Zapatillas Keys refuge. Panama residents pay $ 1.00 per visit. Foreigners pay $ 10.00 per visit. Board of Tourism:
The office of IPAT (Panamanian Tourist Board) is also the Visitors Center, at 1st. Street, next to the Police station. Phone/fax: 757-9642. Important Dates:
New Year: January 1; Carnival: February or March; Sea Fair: last week of September; Independence from Columbia: November 3; National Flag Day: November 4; Bocas del Toro Day: November 16; Independence from Spain: November 28; Mothers day: December 8; Christmas: December 25.
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