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watching, Catamaran Sailing Adventures has popular tours on a 42ft catamaran that are
kid-friendly too.
Yoga
Bocas Yoga
YOGA
(
www.bocasyoga.com
; Calle 4; US$5)
Geared at both locals and travelers, this Hatha yoga stu-
dio run by the effervescent Laura makes a good break from the party scene. Offers daily
classes in English.
Courses
Spanish by the Sea
LANGUAGE COURSE
( 757-9518;
www.spanishbythesea.com
; Calle 4)
A language school in a relaxed setting.
Group lessons are US$185 per week for 20 hours. The school also offers a popular sur-
vival Spanish course to jump-start your travels.
Homestays can be arranged (US$18 per night), or you can bunk down in clean and
comfy dorms (US$10) or private rooms (US$25). Spanish by the Sea also organizes
parties, dance classes and open lectures. English, Spanish, French, German and Dutch
are spoken.
Habla Ya
LANGUAGE COURSE
( 730-8344, 757-7352;
www.hablayapanama.com
;
Av G & Calle 9 Sur; 8am-5:30pm)
This
Spanish school, also with an outlet in Boquete, has a great reputation. It offers a special
'Spanish for travelers' course. There are air- conditioned classrooms and special rates on
lodging in the school's own dorms and private rooms, and tours.
Festivals & Events
Bocas celebrates all of Panama's holidays and a few enjoyable local ones besides.
May Day
DANCE
