US citizens will need a passport to visit Panama, but no visa is required at this time.  All passports will need at least three months validity beyond the date of entry and at least one blank page for entry stamp.  As this information can change, for up to date entry requirements please visit the State Department’s Panama page. Nationals of all other countries should check travel requirements with their government well in advance of travel.

Please fly into the Panama City international airport (PTY). Transfers will be arranged from the airport on arrival and departure days only. Arrival transfers will only be offered for flights arriving before 1pm on arrival day.

The Travel Yogi has you covered when it comes to your domestic flight! We’ll get you all to the Albrook airport for the quick 50-minute flight to Bocas del Toro.  From there it is approximately a 30-minute drive to our location.  We’re giving you the best of city life as well as the secluded charm of the island.  Only about 15 minutes of the drive is on a paved road, with the last half going a bit slower on a dirt road with the ocean on your right and tropical lushness on your left.

Our awe-some Bocas beach paradise has your yoga retreat needs covered.  Blocks, mats and straps are all supplied and ready for you to breathe into your practice this week.

Absolutely.  In Panama City and on Bocas you can be as wired, or unwired, as you’d like.

Naturally! Of course, there is the gorgeous Caribbean with options ranging from surf waves and rolling waters to the still bath-like waters of La Piscina.  Or, if you want to forgo the ocean exploration, you can relax just outside of your room at the pool.

Absolutely.  Dietary requests can be accommodated provided that you notify us at least four weeks in advance.  There will be vegetarian and non-vegetarian options at each meal, so you can choose your own culinary adventure.

Whether your decide to surf all week or gallop off on a steed, there is more than enough time to book these excursions when you arrive. There is so much to absorb that it’s best not to book before arrival and, especially for the surf, you’ll want to get the local report first.  See what you feel like when you reach the good life and don’t forget to block off some chill time.

Our friends down south utilize the same plug and voltage as the United States and Canada. If you are coming from another part of the world, a plug adapter and/or converter may be necessary. Please note that our island location has their own power grid and hair dryers and similar small appliances are not allowed as they’ll (temporarily) blow the system.  Take these few days to embrace the au-natural look and spend that would-be hair-prep time swimming, exploring, relaxing or expanding your practice.

Like all beautiful tropical location, yes, there are bugs.  While we do recommend that you take a mozzie spray, the natural ocean breeze generally keeps these guys at bay.

Although we don’t recommend you book excursions ahead of time, you’ll want to think ahead a bit when it comes to packing. Treks and horseback riding will require close-toed shoes (ie, not flips or sandals) and a few pairs of long pants won’t go amiss. Your essentials will be your yoga clothes and bathing suit with the rest depending on your appetite for adventure.  Quick dry clothes will work best and we will, of course, send out a packing list prior to departure.  Remember, as noted above, leave those hair dryers at home!

Bocas has it’s own microclimate that can be quite different from other areas of Panama.  The trade-off for some of the rains is also a green, tropical lushness that is unique to these islands. The average daytime temperature is almost always in the low to mid 80s with evening temperatures consistently staying in the low to mid 60s.  The ocean temperature is also consistently, and beautifully, in the low 80s (nice!).  November, December and January are the wetter months while September leads off as the driest month followed by October, February and March.

Yes! Of course. Once you’re booked you’ll receive an email with important logistical information and a link to your invoice. You can pay any amount at any time on the invoice; you can use it as a payment plan or leave it alone until the final due date. Remember that deposits are non-refundable so, on all trips, we recommend purchasing travel insurance.