Bocas has lost two favorite well respected sons. Andy Crawford , a long time Bocas resident from Texas passed recently. An accomplished musician with percussion instruments as well as mastering the steel drum, he will be greatly missed on the vibrant local Bocas music scene. He was also a surfer always riding the waves on Isla Carenero Point..On September 9th over 60 boaters, SUPers , kayakers and...
Here is the highlights of the 2020 Regatta. Special thanks to Latitude 38 Publication 2020 The Beauty of the Bocas Regatta By Christine Weaver | February 21, 2020 | Bocas del Toro, Panama | 3 Cruiser and Latitude 38 contributor Louis Kruk checked in from Panama with a report and photos from the Bocas del Toro Regatta, hosted by Bocas Marina on February 15. The Bocas del Toro is located on...
For some strange reason on October 31 of each year, little creatures just “appear up” in front of the Buena Vista Restaurant and threaten to bite an event announcer on the ankle if he does not fork over some candy. The restaurant is decorated like a dungeon and the announcer introduces the little scary beings. They came in all shapes and sizes, from gremlins,witches, ninja turtles, star wars warriors,...
The first Sunday of October every year for the past 14 years, Bocas beaches plays host to the most popular social event of the year with the Chili Challenge . 7 to 10 chili teams compete for bragging rights for their chili. Team Showmanship is also is a category that teams dress for and design their booths for a certain crazy theme. For the last 3 years, Skulley’s Beach Bar has played host to the...