Bocas Information Sheet for December 1st, 2008

The latest information from Radio Chiriqui and local/Federal Government agencies:

Land Access to Bocas:

Almirante/David: The Coastal Highway between Almirante/Changuinola and David/Panama City is now OPEN to all vehicles, except tractor trailers! There is one lane in some areas. Buses and some tractor trailers are coming from David to Changuinola, but they must stop and off load in certain areas, then re-load on another bus or truck past the slide.

Changuinola: The Sixaola Bridge is OPEN at this time. The road from the border to San Jose, Costa Rica is OPEN, according to border authorities. Only two buses are running daily from Changuinola to David at 10 AM and 3 PM (775-2974). Bus schedules from David to Panama City is normal. The Pan American Highway is open to Panama City.

Water taxis:

"Bocas Marine & Tours" 757-9033 Open, every 90 minutes or when Full.
"Taxi 25" 757-9028 Running to Almirante only, every hour.
"Jampam" 757-9619 Open, running when full.

Internet and Phone Service:

All Internet and cellular services are now working.

Banks and ATM's:

There is one bank on the island which is Banco Nacional. It is located on the road to the airport at the corner of Calle 4 and Ave. E. The bank is open Monday through Friday from 8 AM until 12 noon and Saturdays 9-12. Today is a holiday and they are closed. The bank has an ATM outside, which is currently working (as long as the Internet is working). There is another ATM located near the Police Station/Jail on Calle Primera (First Street).

Airlines:

Service is restored and are flying (pending weather conditions) to both Bocas and Changuinola. AeroPerlas 757-9341 and Air Panama 757-9842.

Fuel: Gasoline is available at Accel Carenero 757-9983. Propane is available in Bocas.

*Note: we cannot verify the information given here and cannot be held responsible for this information's validity. This was simply meant as a Public Service to provide information.

Courtesy of Soluciones Biotecnologicas Tropicales (SBT) and Bocas del Toro Realty Services, Inc. 757-9401 Updates at www.solareef.com, see the Blog.