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Isla Solarte, Bocas del Toro, Panama

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+(507) 6962-4644

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lodge[at]bambuda.com

FAQ

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the Check in/out times?

Check in for the rooms is at 3:00 pm, however, if you arrive early in the morning, we can store your luggage so you can enjoy our facilities until the rooms are ready.

Check out for the rooms is at 11:00 am but once again, you’re more than welcome to spend the rest of the day with us! You can leave your luggage in our storage and pay your tab whenever you are leaving.

Can we add an extra person to our room?

All of our private rooms, with the exception of our Triple Room, have a two-person occupancy limit. We cannot add any additional mattresses or cushions to any rooms and do not allow extra guests to stay in rooms beyond their intended capacity.

If you have a group, we can offer one of our Triple Rooms, which has a bunk bed with a double bed on the bottom and a twin bed above. We also have dorm rooms with 4 beds and 6 beds which can be rented out entirely for a slumber party with you and your pals!

Is there a shared kitchen?

Although we have a restaurant that is open from 8:00 am - 9:00 pm offering 3 delicious meals a day, Bambuda Lodge does not have a kitchen for the guests. We also do not have availability or storage for any food or drink items.

Is there free drinking water?

We provide fresh drinking water that we filter here at Bambuda. Feel free to refill your containers as well.

How do I get to the islands around?

We can arrange a water taxi to take you directly from Bambuda Lodge to just about anywhere around the Bocas Islands you may want to go. We have a board that lists water taxi prices & info and can arrange for one to pick you up at any time you need.

Can I book Shuttles?

Yes, currently we offer shuttles to Puerto Viejo (CR), Panama City, Boquete, and San Jose (CR). We can book it for you once you are here. Booking one day in advance is never a problem.

CAN I BOOK TOURS? WHAT ACTIVITIES DO YOU OFFER?

Once you arrive at Bambuda, you can take a look at our Tour Book that has plenty of options of tours and activities to check out around Bocas. Of course, our staff is always happy to tell you about their favorites and advise which is the best activity for the day depending on the weather. You don’t need to worry about booking tours in advance of your trip, all of the tours and activities can be booked by our friendly front desk staff the day before.

How do I get to Bambuda Lodge?

For directions to Bambuda Lodge please, click here.

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Directions

GETTING TO BAMBUDA LODGE

FROM BOCAS TOWN on ISLA COLON

Easiest: You can go to any dock in Bocas Town and ask a water taxi driver to take you to Bambuda Lodge. They’ll know exactly where to go and will charge you $4-$7/pp to drop you off right at our dock.

Cheapest: You can also call Captain Gary and he will pick you up at whatever dock within town you ask and take you to us for $4/pp. You can reach him by WhatsApp at +507-6292-5334 or +507-6567-1613.

FROM PANAMA CITY

FASTEST: Fly to Bocas on Air Panama (around $100 one way, 1 hour). Buy tickets at AirPanama.com

CHEAPEST: Take bus departing from Albrook bus station to Almirante ($28 one way, 10 hours), and then a water taxi from Almirante to Bocas Town ($6 per person, 40 minutes). Busses leave around 7:30am and 7:30pm. You can only buy a ticket in person at the Albrook bus terminal.

TIP: Bring warm clothes — the bus is very cold.

FROM DAVID, PANAMA

CHEAPEST: Take a bus to Almirante ($8 one way, 4 hours) and then a water taxi from Almirante to Bocas Town ($6 per person, 40 minutes).

FROM BOQUETE, PANAMA

FASTEST: Take the Bocas Transfers Shuttle ($30 including boat, 4 hours). Departs Boquete at 8:00am. Departs Bocas at 11:45am for return trip.

FROM SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA

FASTEST: Fly to Bocas on Skyway (around $180 one way, 1 hour). Book at Skywaycr.com.

CHEAPEST: Take Bocatoreños Bus Line to Changuinola, Panama. Departs daily at 9:00am from in front of Hotel Cocorí in San Jose ($14 one way, 6 hours). From Changuinola take a taxi to Almirante ($5-10 per person, 45 minutes) and then take a water taxi from Almirante to Bocas Town ($6 per person, 40 minutes).

ALSO CONSIDER: Caribe Shuttle Bus directly to Almirante ($75 includes lunch, Wi-Fi, and boat to Bocas; 10 hours). Book at CaribeShuttle.com

FROM PUERTO VIEJO, COSTA RICA

FASTEST: Caribe Shuttle directly to Almirante ($32 includes boat to Bocas, Wi-Fi; 3 hours).

CHEAPEST: Take a public bus to the border at Sixaola ($3, around 2 hours), then a bus from the border to Almirante ($3 per person, 1 hour 20 minutes), and then take a water taxi from Almirante to Bocas Town ($6 per person, 40 minutes).