Been to bocas del toro twice, had a lot of fun there but that was nearly 20 years ago when I was also fun. Some nice quiet beaches and I remember some jazzy looking frogs but no other wildlife.. Other than that just a few messy nights in bars. Don’t remember the main bit having a huge amount to entertain a family but that could have changed, or could be available on a different budget to what I had then.
Went to a couple of other places in Panama but nothing I’d recommend.
Costa Rica did have more wildlife and nicer beaches on the pacific side and would be a better bet if you’re really set on Central America. But yeah more expensive.
Maybe saving and doing CR properly when our youngest is a bit older is a better bet. The Caribbean coast in general appeals more as I think the water would be safer.
Everywhere else I seem to run into cost or safety issues.
Been to bocas del toro twice, had a lot of fun there but that was nearly 20 years ago when I was also fun. Some nice quiet beaches and I remember some jazzy looking frogs but no other wildlife.. Other than that just a few messy nights in bars. Don’t remember the main bit having a huge amount to entertain a family but that could have changed, or could be available on a different budget to what I had then.
Went to a couple of other places in Panama but nothing I’d recommend.
Costa Rica did have more wildlife and nicer beaches on the pacific side and would be a better bet if you’re really set on Central America. But yeah more expensive.