Bocas Del Toro
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Overview
Annual Rev
P$24.8k
12 mo avg
↑5%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
🔒 4•%
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
🔒 P$1••
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
32 days
12 mo avg
↓9 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
P$60
12 mo avg
↑3%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Bocas Del Toro market data as of May 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Bedroom count:
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Tub | 7 (3%) | +PAB 52,944 (+146%) | PAB 89,119 | PAB 36,175 |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
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
Studio (8.9 nights)
2 bedrooms (5.2 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.2 nights)
1 bedroom (4.9 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.5 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (PAB 152)
3 bedrooms (PAB 71)
2 bedrooms (PAB 45)
1 bedroom (PAB 32)
Studio (PAB 16)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (71%)
Independent hosts (29%)
As of May 2026, Bocas del Toro, Isla Colón, Bastimentos have 621 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 4% decrease from the previous year.
The average Airbnb or VRBO in Bocas del Toro generates B/.22K per year. High-performing properties earn B/.69K/year, while low-performing properties earn B/.8K/year. The wide performance gap suggests significant variance in asset desirability and operational execution, indicating that market leaders capture a disproportionate share of available demand in this stabilizing environment.
Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Bocas del Toro. Average annual revenue is B/.22K with 28% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to B/.69K/year. The revenue disparity highlights that while baseline occupancy remains modest, top-tier units successfully insulate themselves from broader market contraction through superior positioning.
The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Bocas del Toro is 28%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of B/.184, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of B/.47 per day.
4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Bocas del Toro, with annual revenue of B/.63K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Bocas del Toro market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.
Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Bocas del Toro area. Bocas del Toro: Lenient. No specific STR regulations or registration system. Tourism Ministry permits theoretically required but rarely enforced. Hosts operate freely without oversight. Isla Colón: Lenient. Same as Bocas del Toro - part of same archipelago. No meaningful STR rules, permits not enforced. Market operates informally. Bastimentos: Lenient. No STR regulations or enforcement infrastructure. Remote island location means virtually zero government oversight of rentals. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.
The Bocas del Toro Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has declined 4% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 5%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. This concurrent decline suggests a contraction in both hosting capacity and total market interest, reflecting an equilibrium between reduced availability and softer consumer appetite.
Launch around December, 2-3 months before peak winter season (March peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is 25% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (September-June) when gaining traction is harder.
The most common amenities in Bocas del Toro listings include: Kitchen (88%), Balcony (77%), Tv (70%), Air Conditioning (69%), Private Yard (47%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Pool, Bbq, Tv, with Pool properties earning approximately 68% more (B/.54K/year vs B/.32K/year).
Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Bocas del Toro over the last 12 months: May: B/.878, June: B/.679, July: B/.858, August: B/.939, September: B/.706, October: B/.726, November: B/.1K, December: B/.2K, January: B/.2K, February: B/.2K, March: B/.2K, April: B/.2K. These figures are based on RevPAR (revenue per available room) multiplied by the number of days in each month.
The overall average nightly rate in Bocas del Toro is B/.184, up 3% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average B/.135/night, 2-bedroom properties average B/.208/night, 3-bedroom properties average B/.322/night, 4+ bedroom properties average B/.629/night. Rates peak in December and are lowest in September.
Guests in Bocas del Toro book an average of 32 days in advance, down 18% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 30 days, 2-bedroom: 33 days, 3-bedroom: 38 days, 4+ bedroom: 43 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.
Over the past year, the Bocas del Toro Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 4%, revenue per listing decreased 5%, occupancy fell 7%, average nightly rates increased 3%, and lead time decreased 18%. These metrics reveal a shift toward shorter booking windows and lower utilization, suggesting that operators are prioritizing rate integrity despite declining overall demand volume.
In Bocas del Toro, Friday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Monday and are lowest on Saturday. Weekends show 10% higher occupancy than weekdays.