Frequently Asked Questions

Below are some of the Frequently Asked Questions about Panama, Bocas del Toro and Villa Paraiso.

FAQ Part one

How would one get to your home from Panama City? Is there a direct flight from Panama? Which Airline do you recommend?   From Panama City you will take a taxi from the Tucomen International Airport to the Albrook Airport where you will get a domestic flight to Bocas del Toro on either Aeroperlas or Air Panama. This flight will bring you right here to the island, and the airport is only 5 - 10 minutes from the house. We will pick you up there and bring you out so you can get aquainted with the area.

Would food be included or are we on our own?   Food is not included, but there are  cooking utensils in the kitchenette in the room and there is a BBQ grill on the lanai outside the suite that you can use to do cooking . We have a New York chef that will prepare meals for you and serve you poolside if you wish. An evening meal consisting of fish, a potato or something similar, salad and vegetable is $12 a plate. You can make arrangements with him for the type of food you would like and schedule.

Is there a grocery store nearby if food is not included?    The stores in Bocas town are only a 5 minute taxi ride away, where you will be able to find almost any food you want. There is one small local store that is a 5 minute walk that you can get basics. 

Are there restaurants nearby and what would the average meal cost?   The closet restaurant is next to the end of our property, there are 2 others within a 5 minute walk, they cater to tourists so will be priced between $8 - $15 a plate. There are local restaurants in town that are $3.50 a plate for Panamanian style food.       

  
FAQ Part Two

 

Is the unit self contained and private or part of a larger home (Like a B & B)?   The suite is on the pool level of our home. It is the only room on that level, so it is totally private! We allow our quests to have whatever level of privacy that they wish, yet we are here to give you advice or help if you want or need it. The house is completely made of cement block, so no sound passes from any part to the next.

What is the rental rate for one week’s stay?   $165 a night or $1150 a week, high season or $145 a night or $1000 a week low season. 

How would we get around the island? Are there taxis or would we have to rent a car?   When you arrive we will supply you with a cell phone that you will be able to buy a phone card from $2 -$15 dollars, whatever you think you will want to use to call locally or internationally. It is programmed with names of reliable taxi drivers as well as boat drivers that will take you on tours of the islands .A car isn't necessary, and there are no car rentals since this is such a small island. You can rent  4-wheelers or motor bikes. 2 Beach cruiser bikes are included with your suite.

Is there maid service?   It is a $10 charge and she will take care of cleaning the room and the living area in front of the suite, and give you fresh towels and sheets. 

 

 

 

  
 

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