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If one had to sum it up in two words, those would be Rich and Diverse. The history of Bocas Del Toro spans back many thousands of years, with archaeological finds displaying the ancestors of the regional indigenous peoples.

Bocas Del Toro borders Costa Rica, and is in the north west of Panama, with full Caribbean Sea access and frontage. The area is blessed with natural beauty, ranging from coral reefs to inland mountainous areas. The area was initially used by Christopher Columbus to careen his ship and obtain provisions on his final trip to the new world, and subsequently a hive of pirate and privateer activity.

Bocas Del Toro offers a true cultural diversity, owing to its settlement of indigenous people, as well as the influx of visitors that arrived in the area to escape the taxes of the Jamaican and surrounding islands. These settlers were of English and Scottish origin, and they had left the San Andres and Providencia islands to establish a new existence, together with their slaves.

The influx and settling of workers from the Antilles Islands, during the construction of the canal, have contributed to this rich diversity within Bocas Del Toro. The resulting vibrant and tropical lifestyle so strongly influenced by the peoples of Bocas Del Toro ensures that the area is literally a one of a kind locale.

One can enjoy the friendly, hospitable nature of the Bocas Del Toro people in the various entertainment venues and centers throughout Bocas Del Toro, whilst the history remains evident in the various towns through the amalgamation of the colonial and Caribbean influences throughout the province.

Bocas Del Toro remains a diverse community, contributed by various ethnic cultures and historical events, which added together with the environment, create a true paradise in the country of Panama.

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