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of the coastal road in Mimbi Timbi and carries on along the coast to Boca del Drago. You
will need about six hours of daylight to complete the hike and you must carry in all your
fresh water. The trail winds past caves, caverns and plenty of vine-entangled jungle. A
bicycle will help speed things up a bit, though you'll be carrying it part of the way, espe-
cially if it's been raining recently.
Kayaking
Although you will need to be wary of boat traffic and the occasional swell, a great way to
travel between islands is by sea kayak. Some of the dive shops rent kayaks.
Bocas del Toro
Colorful and utterly Caribbean, this town of clapboard houses was built by the United
Fruit Company in the early 20th century. Today, Bocas is a relaxed community of West
Indians, Latinos and resident gringos, with a friendly atmosphere that easily rubs off on
visitors. In fact, travelers to this island town have a reputation for canceling future plans
- it's an easy place to get stuck and an even easier place to linger.
Bocas serves as a convenient base for exploring the archipelago, as
taxis marinos
(wa-
ter taxis) ply the waters and can whisk you away to remote beaches and snorkeling sites
for a few dollars. However, as most travelers learn after spending their first few days idly
wandering the streets, the allure of Bocas is simply slowing down and soaking up the
Caribbean vibes.
Sights
Bocas town is laid out in a grid pattern, with most of the hotels and restaurants on Calle
3.
