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There's a three-night minimum stay here. Owners are professional and accommodat-
ing. There's also the option to ride horses on their nearby fruit farm. It's 5km from
Bocas.
Villa Paraiso
INN $$$
$$$
( 6494-3042;
www.villaparaiso.info
; ste US$165-180; )
With a waterfront loca-
tion 2km from Bocas, this family-orientated California-style home offers comfortable
suites. The construction is contemporary classic, with rooms surrounding a saltwater
pool. Lodgings feature kitchenettes and a BBQ grill as well as kayak and bicycle loans.
It's 3km from Bocas.
Paki Point
CAFE $$$
(mains US$6-12; 10am-6pm)
This outdoor deck restaurant with graffiti art and water
views serves jalapeño burgers and seafood with cold beers and margaritas. For cyclists
making the arduous trip to Playa Bluff, it's a godsend. You can also rent surf boards
(US$15 per day).
Getting There & Away
There's no public transportation to the beaches, but a 4WD taxi will take you to any of
them and pick you up at an appointed time for a negotiable price - expect to pay taxis
US$10 to US$12 one way for two to four people to Playa Bluff. Prices fluctuate since the
road is sometimes in ruinous condition.
Many people cycle this route. With a steady effort, it's about an hour one way from
Bocas town, but be warned that the sun is unrelenting and it isn't a flat route. Take plenty
of water and sunscreen.
EXPLORE MORE: BOCAS DEL TORO
Tired of crowds? Find adventure by hiring a boat to try out these excursions:
Cayo Crawl
Get lost in these mangrove -dotted channels near Isla Bastimentos.
Cayos Zapatillas
Set out for these pristine white-sand beaches and virgin forests.
Dolphin Bay
Spot dolphins frolicking at this densely populated breeding ground.
