Bastimentos, PA
Part of the Bocas del Toro market area
Unlock the data for all Markets
Overview
Annual Rev
P$30.7k
12 mo avg
↑19%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
43%
12 mo avg
↑3%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
P$160
12 mo avg
↑11%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
34 days
12 mo avg
↓3 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
P$65
12 mo avg
↑23%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Bocas Del Toro market data as of September 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Bedroom count:
0
1
2
3
4+
Short-term rental supply growth
Performance metrics by bedroom
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbecue | — | +PAB 29,303 | — | — |
| Pool | 🔒 7• (••%) | 🔒 +PAB 2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 PAB 5•••• | 🔒 PAB 3•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 9 (•%) | 🔒 +PAB 2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 PAB 6•••• | 🔒 PAB 3•••• |
| Internet | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +PAB 8••• (+••%) | 🔒 PAB 3•••• | 🔒 PAB 3•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 7• (••%) | 🔒 +PAB 7••• (+••%) | 🔒 PAB 4•••• | 🔒 PAB 3•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +PAB 3••• (+••%) | 🔒 PAB 4•••• | 🔒 PAB 3•••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Occupancy rate by day of week
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
3 bedrooms (5.7 nights)
2 bedrooms (5.1 nights)
Studio (4.5 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.3 nights)
1 bedroom (4.3 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (PAB 141)
3 bedrooms (PAB 71)
2 bedrooms (PAB 42)
1 bedroom (PAB 32)
Studio (PAB 16)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (72%)
Independent hosts (28%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Bocas del Toro market averaged 648 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 3% from a year earlier and up 9% over two years.
An average Bocas del Toro listing earns B/.24K/year. High-performing listings earn B/.78K, while low-performing listings earn B/.9K.
Average occupancy in Bocas del Toro is 30%, producing RevPAR of B/.53 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Bocas del Toro, at B/.78K.
Rules vary across Bocas del Toro. Bocas del Toro: Lenient. No specific STR regulations or registration system. Tourism Ministry permits theoretically required but rarely enforced. Hosts operate freely without permits. Isla Colón: Lenient. Part of Bocas province, same minimal oversight. No registration enforced. STRs widespread with no meaningful regulation or enforcement. Bastimentos: Lenient. No STR-specific rules or enforcement. Remote location means virtually zero regulatory oversight. Hosts operate without permits or restrictions. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Bocas del Toro Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has grown 3% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 19%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in March and February; it is lowest in October and September.
The most common amenities are Internet (91%), Kitchen (89%), Balcony (74%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Bbq (+88%), Washing Machine (+84%), Pool (+83%).
Average daily rate in Bocas del Toro is B/.189, up 6% year-over-year. Rates peak in December and are lowest in September.
Guests in Bocas del Toro book an average of 33 days in advance, down 7% from last year. Booking windows range from 32 days for 1-bedroom listings to 41 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Thursday and are lowest on Saturday. Weekend occupancy is 13% higher than weekday occupancy.