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Isla Bastimentos

City in Bocas del Toro, Panama

Overview

Isla Bastimentos is a tranquil Caribbean island in Bocas del Toro, Panama, blending lively Afro-Caribbean culture with lush rainforests and pristine beaches. The island is prized for its laid-back atmosphere, colorful villages, rich biodiversity, and some of Panama's best surf and snorkeling spots.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Panama
Province
Bocas del Toro
Population
1,500
Time Zone
America/Panama
Coordinates
9.30°, -82.13°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
55
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$1,035
Local Cost
$670
Local Income
$400
Cashless
15
English
30
Temperature
27.3°C
Summer Avg
27.5°C
Winter Avg
26.8°C
Record High
30.1°C
Record Low
24.4°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
2433 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
BOC
Distance
14 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.

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