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Bocas del Toro

Bocas del Toro
191
36Mbps
$1,921/m
Nomad IndexTM
Rank #191
Cost
Mid-range
Internet
Good
Safety
Moderate
Community
Strong

Work

Internet speed

Upload speed36 Mbps
Download speed54 Mbps
Great for video calls and streaming
Reliable Power Grid?
No

Source: Ookla Speedtest Global Index · World Bank (power grid reliability) · Last updated March 2026

Workspaces

CocoVivo
Coworking

CocoVivo

Bocas del Toro, Bocas del Toro Province, Panama

Wi-Fi

Timezone Compatibility

UTC -5 (Panama)
Great for
Latin AmericaUSA
Okay for
EuropeUK
Tough for
Middle East
Check for your country

Source: Open-Meteo · Last updated March 2026

Cost of Living

$1,921/month
$1,275
$270
$301
$75

*International flights and trip insurance not included.

Source: Numbeo · World Bank income level classification · Last updated March 2026

Where to stay

Best Neighborhoods

Bocas TownIsla CareneroStarfish Beach

Climate

Average Days Per Year Without Rain255
Climate TypeTropical Monsoon

Warm all year with a short rainy season.

Average Daily Temperature

24°
20°
J
25°
20°
F
28°
21°
M
31°
23°
A
32°
25°
M
34°
26°
J
33°
25°
J
34°
26°
A
31°
25°
S
28°
24°
O
27°
23°
N
23°
21°
D
Max Temp
Min Temp
Peak SeasonFeb – May

Most popular · Higher prices

Shoulder SeasonJan, Jun – Aug

Moderate crowds · Fewer tourists

Off SeasonSep – Dec

Less popular · Lower prices

Source: WeatherAPI.com · Last updated March 2026

Getting Around

Walkability

Moderate

Public Transport

None

Best Way to Move Around

Ride-Hailing (Water Taxi / Local Taxi)

Safety

Street Safety

Crime LevelModerate42 / 100
Safety at NightHigh61 / 100
Safety During DayVery High83 / 100
Mugging or robbery risk
Low37 / 100
Violent crime risk
Low33 / 100
Theft and vandalism risk
Moderate45 / 100
Corruption
Moderate49 / 100

Source: Numbeo · Updated monthly · Last update: February 2026

Active Alerts

Travel Advisory
Exercise Normal Precautions

Level 1

Updated Mar 2, 2026Read full US State Dept advisory

Source: US State Dept · Refreshed daily

Natural Disaster Alerts
1 active

Separate from travel advisory: active hazard events from global monitoring.

Flood — Mekong Delta

Feb 18, 2026

elevated

Source: GDACS · Refreshed daily

Health Alerts
1 active

Recent disease outbreak notices from WHO and CDC.

Outbreak alert: Dengue outbreak watch

1 month ago

Source: WHO Disease Outbreak News · CDC Travelers' Health · Refreshed daily

Taxes

Tax overview · Panama

Personal income tax5% – 35%
Corporate income tax20%
Capital gains tax
—
VAT / Sales tax
10%

Source: Wikipedia · Last updated March 2026

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