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Eclypse De Mar
Bastimentos
Eclipse De Mar is located about 15 minutes by boat taxi from the main town of Bocas del Toro. You can see Old Bank, Bastimentos from the hotels on the water. This close proximity to Old Bank on Isla Bastimentos makes it easy to get to restaurants, stores and even Wizard Beach for surfing, swimming and sunbathing.
Old Bank is the second largest “city” in the island colonies of Bocas del Toro, Panama. However, big is relative in this area. Bocas del Toro is located on Isla Colon and the “city” is only about a five block stretch of restaurants, bars, shops and hotels – but no other island even has cars! You will also find the airport in Bocas del Toro. Old Bank is even smaller with a stretch of about 200 feet that’s really more of a sidewalk than a street and is traveled by foot. Bastimentos is the largest island in the Bocas del Toro group of islands and has several beaches including the world-famous Red Frog Beach.
Eclypse’s Hotels on the Water
Visit Website: www.eclypsedemar.com
Inside the bungalow, there was a living room, the bedroom with a grand canopied king size bed, and a nicely appointed bathroom. There was even a hole to the sea below our coffee table in the living room and food to attract the beautiful fish of the sea. Breakfast was selected from a menu at night and then delivered to our bungalow the next morning complete with fresh coffee, eggs, and of course the local coconut bread called Jonny Cake.
The common area at the base of the dock also serves as a restaurant for lunch and dinner. We had the pleasure of enjoying their local catch smothered with curry and shrimp swimming in Creole sauce over coconut rice at dinner one night. It was quite delicious. This is also where we would enjoy a local Balboa beer or frozen drink after a long day of relaxing and meet new friends who were also visiting for the week. My husband and I are very social creatures and we found this place to be a nice escape for a few days. We stayed at Eclypse de Mar for four nights and it seemed that we stayed longer than most. So, if you stay here (which you should), I would recommend 3 to 4 nights max and then potentially move to another hotel.
Garden of Eden
The hotel is surrounded by water on three sides and lots of jungle-like foliage. Hummingbirds were buzzing around our deck the entire time as we watched the water lap on the shore. With a hammock on our private deck, kayaks and snorkel gear free and at the ready, and a pool to enjoy when you need a break from the ocean (not sure who would need this but it’s there if you do!), the Garden of Eden is a peaceful oasis filled with glorious energy and respite.
Bocas Tour Video
Learn more about what makes Bocas so special for vacation in this video. It’s a bit dated but does a great job of showing you the highlights in just three short minutes. Enjoy and welcome to paradise!
Bocas del Toro Hotels on the Water
As you probably gathered, the options for overwater bungalows in this island district of Panama are very diverse. And, these are just a few among many! So, if you plan to visit, be sure to do your homework to find the best lodging for you based on your needs and desires, but make sure you stay on the water – you won’t regret it!
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