Propeller Plane to Bocas Del Toro
I have never been on such a small plane before. Amar and I decided to spend the bulk of our vacation in Panama in the Bocas Del Toro area, stationed on Isla Colon. You can get to Bocas Town (the major town in the archipelago) by either driving to Almirante and then taking a boat to Bocas Town on Isla Colon, or you can fly directly into Bocas town by propeller jet on either Air Panama or Aeros Perlas (which we chose). The plane is so small and the pilots keep the cockpit open, so you can watch the entire trip. There were only about 15 people on our flight and it was packed. Local flights within Panama leave from Albrook airport, which is near the huge Albrook Mall, and near the Canal Zone.
We landed in Bocas town and walked (yes, walked) to the main area of the town. The town is so small and the airport only about a block away from the main strip (Calle 3), it's extremely easy to do. We checked into the lovely Hotel Laguna, centrally located next to a supermarket and just a stone's throw from Plaza Bolivar. The hotel was perfect. The room was cute and cozy, and we had our own private bath. The ladies that run the hotel are very sweet and helpful, but they do not speak much English.
Firt look at Bocas Town
Famished from our trip we headed out to find some food and something to drink. We were just in time for "happy hour", so I had my first Pina Colada of the trip. So sweet, refreshing and the perfect way to just relax. Curious as to how they were able to make this pina colada just so delicious, I asked to watch them make the next one. Here's the recipe.
Ingredients
1 and 1/2 ounces dark rum
3 ounces fresh pineapple
1 and 1/2 ounces coconut milk
1 and 1/2 ounces La Lechera (Nestle product - available at ethnic grocers)
Ice
Blend all ingredients until smooth. Pour, garnish with pineapple chunk and cherry. Serve.
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