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Food and dining in Bocas del Toro, Panama
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Bocas del Toro Food Guide

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Dining Tips for Bocas del Toro

Local insights from travelers

There are plenty of places to eat lining the main streets of Bocas Town. Just walk around and check some out. Expect to pay about $5–7 for a cheap meal, though of course it is easy to find places where you will pay much more. Food carts can be either fairly expensive or pretty cheap, usually depending on the location and target clientele. Specialties are empanadas or fried chicken and patacones.

Drinks & Nightlife

There quite a few bars in Bocas Town, and all the restaurants serve beer as well. It's not uncommon for backpackers to buy beer at one of the many small grocery stores and drink while walking down the street.

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