Bocas del Toro guide
🇵🇦 Packing List
What to pack for Bocas del Toro
In February, Bocas del Toro is typically warm, 24 to 31°c, expect rain (24 to 31°C). This list adapts to those conditions; adjust for your exact travel dates.
Bocas del Toro essentials
- Weather: Warm, 24 to 31°C, expect rain
- Light beach clothes
- Sunscreen
- Snorkel gear
- Extremely casual — beach swimwear is the standard. Cover up in town for respect.
Documents
- Photo ID
- Passport (valid 6+ months)
- Visa / e-visa printout
- Return / onward flight tickets
- Travel insurance policy
- Hotel booking confirmations
- Passport-size photographs (2-4)
Clothing
- Casual day outfits
- One smart-casual outfit for dinners
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Light summer clothing
- Sunglasses
- Compact umbrella
- Light rain jacket
- Quick-dry footwear
- Undergarments and sleepwear
- Enough outfits for 7 days
Toiletries & health
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, and toiletries
- Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
- Personal medication with prescription
- Basic first-aid: band-aids, painkillers, ORS
- Hand sanitiser and wet wipes
- Stick to busy restaurants. Avoid raw food from street stalls in wet season.
Electronics
- Phone and charger
- Power bank
- Camera (optional)
- Power adaptor: Type A/B plugs (same as USA), 110V.
Money
- Debit / credit cards
- Some cash for incidentals
- Forex card or local currency
- Local currency: Panamanian Balboa / US Dollar (1:1, USD accepted everywhere)