Is Bocas Del Toro Safe for Women? Crime in Bocas Del Toro
Safety index
The safety level in Bocas Del Toro is considered low, with an overall safety index of 1.7 out of 5.
Crime index
The crime rate in Bocas Del Toro is considered very low, with an overall crime index of 1 out of 5.
Violence index
On average 9% percentage of women in Panama have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from an intimate partner at some time in their life, according to OECD Data.
Crime & Safety Statistics
Safety index: | 1.7/5 | Unsafe | |
Safety walking alone after dark: | N/A | Not enough data | |
Safety using public transport: | N/A | Not enough data | |
Crime index: | 1/5 | Very Low | |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | N/A | Not enough data | |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | N/A | Not enough data | |
Worries of being physically attacked: | N/A | Not enough data | |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | N/A | Not enough data | |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | N/A | Not enough data | |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | N/A | Not enough data |
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How safe is Bocas Del Toro for women?
Is Bocas Del Toro safe to travel?
Based on 3 experiences
Solo travel
Bocas Del Toro was an amazing trip and I felt very safe. I kept taking water taxis to the island to drink at night and never felt unsafe.
Posted: March 31, 2024
Stacy
United States
Solo travel
Bocas Del Toro is truly a magical place with great food, nightlife, beaches, nature, people and experiences. I couldn’t of picked a better location for my first solo trip and I wish I didn’t have to leave. I felt very safe during the entire trip even when going out by myself. I met plenty of other female solo travellers mostly at the hostels I stayed in. I highly recommend staying at Bambuda Lodge, they offer a communal dinner every night, which is a great way to meet other travellers. They offer plenty of free and inexpensive activities, including a jungle hike every morning, snorkelling, boat tours, and my personal favorite; a 150 ft water slide going into the ocean. Honestly, the highlight of my trip was staying at Bambuda Lodge and it is truly a magical place that I highly recommend to anyone!!
Posted: April 10, 2023Is Bocas Del Toro worth visiting?
Overall rating
based on 3 experiences
Jessica
Canada
Solo travel
I had a wonderful time in Bocas Del Toro. It’s a very small and tight knit community and everyone is so friendly! I stayed at Hotel Bocas Del Toro and had feee breakfast and coffee every morning over the ocean. I also stayed at Up the Hill on Bastimentos which was absolutely magical listening to the jungle come alive early every morning. Monkeys ran across my roof for the bananas every night. And my host made me absolutely delicious food with all home grown ingredients. Water taxis are plentiful and cheap to take you anywhere. And if you dive please check out Bocas Dive Center! They took me to gorgeous reefs and my private dive master Simon was so much fun! Bocas has something for everyone. Check it out!
Posted: July 18, 2024Crime in Panama
