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EMERGENCY
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DANGERS & ANNOYANCES
The surf can be dangerous and there are frequently strong riptides - use caution when
going out into the waves.
Unlike in most other places in Panama, tap water is not safe to drink in Bocas del Toro
archipelago. Bocas town has a water-treatment plant, but locals say the tap water isn't to
be trusted. The water is certainly fine for brushing your teeth, but you're probably best
off siding with caution and purchasing bottled water for drinking or, preferably, purifying
yours.
The archipelago of Bocas del Toro is a conservative place and local law prevents men
(and obviously women) from walking down the streets shirtless. Even if you are on your
way to the beach, wear a shirt or you will be sent back to your hotel if spotted by police.
INTERNET RESOURCES
events and covers some current issues.
geotourism map guide to Bocas del Toro.
MEDICAL SERVICES
Hospital
(
757-9201; Av G;
24hr)
The island's only hospital has a 24-hour emergency
room.
MONEY
Banco Nacional de Panamá
(cnr Calle 4 & Av E;
8am-2pm Mon-Fri, to noon Sat)
Ex-
changes traveler's checks and has a 24-hour ATM.
POST
Post office
(Calle 3, Governmental Bldg)
For all your letter-writing, postcard and general
posting needs, the post office is in the large government building overlooking Parque
Simón Bolívar.
