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Surf Bocas 101

Apr 6, 2010 07:09 PM

In a nutshell

A large ocean wave breaking on a coastline.

Bocas del Toro is an arcipelago on the Carribean coast of Panama. It's located about 20 mi south of the Costa Rican border and you can get there from both San Jose and Panama City. The main islands are Colon, Bastimentos, and Carenero, but there are over 100 islands you can explore by boat.

Compared to Indonesia, Bocas boasts Reef, Point, Beach breaks.

To preserve the sanctity, allure and magic of Bocas, nobody is sharing the secrets on where to catch the best waves. The only way to get an inside is from the local guides like Scott at Red Frog.

Best Points:

Dumpers:

Surfers riding waves in a beach setting.

Playa Bluff

Rolling ocean wave approaching a sandy beach surrounded by lush greenery.

Silverbacks - Scott Balogh, owner of Red Frog

Surfer riding a large wave in a tropical setting.

Other world class breaks include: First Beach, Paunch, Tiger Tails, Black Rock, Isla Carenero, Pantai, Wizards, Backyards, Playa Larga, Cayo Agua, Cusapin, and Zapatilla

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Sources: surftherenow.com

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