This weekend, I and 13 other student teachers took a 4-day trip to Bocas Del Toro. Seeing and experiencing the culture outside of what had become everyday Moravia, was a good experience. Other than the classic mishaps and frustrations of being in a big group, the trip was well worth the trouble.
Bocas is a great place for snorkeling, boating, and soaking up the Panamanian culture. Water taxis transport tourists from island to island for no more than $5, and almost anything can be purchased for a reasonable price, including food, tours, souvenirs, massages, and a comfy place to stay.
Me and a few of my friends stayed at Mondo Taitu Hostel & Bar, a cheap popular backpacker hostel. It is run by 3 Americans. The atmosphere is very relaxing. They offer free pancakes for breakfast, free coffee 24/7, free wifi, and free bike rental. All of which were worth $10 a night. They have dorm style rooms as well as a tree house that accommodates 3 people. Since my friends and I are so into trying new things we decided to sleep in the tree house. It was a cool tree house. It came equipped with 2 mattresses, a hammock, half a bathroom, 2 fans, and a few friendly newts. There is nothing like sleeping in the great outdoors! It may sound and look sketchy (once you see the pics) but we enjoyed every minute of it.
Throughout the weekend, I went on a tour of the island, swam and relaxed at the beach, went on a relaxing bike ride, ate Panamanian cuisine, and enjoyed their culture. Panama is a beautiful place. I would definitely recommend vacationing here. Until then, here is a preview of the experience you would have.
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