The archipelago of Bocas del Toro in Panama is situated on the northwestern coast of Panama on the Caribbean side, in and around the Bay of Chiriqui. The Bocas del Toro province includes an archipelago (of the same name) consisting of seven large islands and hundreds of smaller ones. This isolated region of Panama has only recently been discovered by international travelers. It is for this reason that most of the islands remain in pristine and untouched splendor. It is a diver and surfer paradise with unspoiled coral reefs, deep-sea fishing, boating, kayaking, snorkeling and long sandy deserted beaches with amazing waves. Traveling to Bocas,as the locals call it, can either be as simple as taking a 40 minute flight from Panama City or as adventurous as going over land by bus and water taxi. Either way it is a destination unlike any to be found elsewhere in Panama. The unique cultural mix along with its relative isolation has made Bocas del Toro a wonderful option to relax and enjoy adventure. Spending time among the secluded island beaches and surfing or diving in the warm Caribbean waters helps to make one forget the hustle and bustle of the outside world.