Where is Bocas del Toro?
Bocas Del Toro province is located at the northern west part of the Panama’s isthmus and west of Costa Rica’s border, bordered to the south by the Chiriqui province and to the east by the Ngöbe Buglé Indian Reservation.
How do I get there?
You can book a flight from many countries to Colon Island, Bocas Del Toro through Taca Airlines , or in Costa Rica through Nature Air. For domestic fligh information please contact Aeroperlas and Air Panamá . You can also travel to Isla Colon using land transportation to the port of Almirante where you can take water taxi or ferry to the island.
Where is Playa Tortuga Hotel & Beach Resort?
The hotel is in Colon Island, Bocas Del Toro, Republic of Panama, located just 5 minutes from the airport.
What are the check in and checkout schedules?
Check in is 3:00 p.m. and checkout is 12:00 p.m.
Which credit cards are accepted?
The accepted credit cards are: Visa, MasterCard and American Express.
What currency to bring?
The US Dollar is widely accepted in Panama and Bocas del Toro as a form of payment. There is an ATM in the Island where you can withdraw money.
Does the hotel offer children facilities?
The hotel has a children’s swimming pool, aquatic activities, children’s menu, and cribs are available upon request.
Does the hotel offer high speed internet?
The hotel offers complimentary high speed wireless internet access (WIFI).
Does the hotel offer ground transportation to and from the airport?
The hotel offers ground transportation upon request for an additional charge and must be reserved 48 hours in advance.
Does the hotel offer ground transportation to town?
The hotel offers complimentary ground transportation to town on schedule upon availability. Just sign for it at the Front Desk.
Does the hotel have medical facilities?
The hotel does not offer medical services, but a Public Health Care Center offers services in the island.
Does the hotel organize eco-tourism tours?
Playa Tortuga guests enjoy the benefits of tour arrangement at our tour desk, departing from our private tours pier. The ecotourism tours are operated by local companies. For more information, please contact jramirez@unesa.com or visit www.vacationpanamatours.com.
What to bring?
Bocas del Toro has tropical weather. We recommend you bring light clothing, bathing suit, sunscreen and sandals or sneakers.
Are pets allowed in the hotel?
Pets are not allowed in the hotel.
What other activities does the hotel offer?
The hotel is located in front of a beach suitable for adults and children. It has an adult swimming pool, children’s pool, beach volley ball court, complimentary kayak and snorkel equipment use (upon availability), ping pong table, exercise room and 2 restaurants. For tours the hotel has a tour desk and a private pier from which to take the tours.
The Smithsonian is 2 minutes away from the hotel and offers free tours of its research installations on Thursdays and Fridays from 3 to 5 pm. Reservations are recommended. Phone is (507) 212-8564
