Bocas Del Toro
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Annual revenue (actual)
P$31k
12 mo avg
↑21%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
43%
12 mo avg
↑3%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
P$162
12 mo avg
↑11%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
35 days
12 mo avg
↓0 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
P$66
12 mo avg
↑26%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Bocas Del Toro market data as of October 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Annual revenue per listing, broken down by bedroom count. Compare which property sizes perform best.
Bedroom count:
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Short-term rental supply growth
Tracks how the number of active listings changes over time. Rising supply with flat revenue may indicate saturation.
Performance metrics by bedroom
Breakdown of revenue, property values, yields, supply, and cleaning fees for each bedroom type.
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
Shows how specific amenities impact revenue. Beware false correlation i.e. more expensive properties tend to have pools or views.
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool | — | +PAB 27,980 | — | — |
| Barbecue | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +PAB 2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 PAB 5•••• | 🔒 PAB 3•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +PAB 1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 PAB 5•••• | 🔒 PAB 3•••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +PAB 1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 PAB 5•••• | 🔒 PAB 3•••• |
| Internet | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +PAB 1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 PAB 4•••• | 🔒 PAB 2•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 7• (••%) | 🔒 +PAB 4••• (+••%) | 🔒 PAB 4•••• | 🔒 PAB 3•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +PAB 1•• (+•%) | 🔒 PAB 4•••• | 🔒 PAB 4•••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Average nightly rate for each day of the week. Most markets see higher rates on weekends.
Occupancy rate by day of week
Shows booking patterns throughout the week. Helps understand demand cycles.
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 (5.6 nights)
Studio (5.0 nights)
1 bedroom (4.7 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.6 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.4 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (PAB 141)
3 bedrooms (PAB 69)
2 bedrooms (PAB 42)
1 bedroom (PAB 32)
Studio (PAB 16)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (64%)
Independent hosts (36%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Bocas del Toro market averaged 655 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 4% from a year earlier and up 10% over two years.
An average Bocas del Toro listing earns B/.24K/year. High-performing listings earn B/.79K, while low-performing listings earn B/.8K.
Average occupancy in Bocas del Toro is 31%, 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 requirements. Tourism Ministry permits theoretically required but rarely enforced. Hosts operate freely without oversight. Isla Colón: Lenient. Part of Bocas del Toro province, same minimal regulations apply. No rental caps or occupancy rules. Enforcement virtually non-existent given tourism focus. Bastimentos: Lenient. No STR-specific rules or permits enforced. Remote location means minimal government oversight. Hosts operate without registration or restrictions. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Bocas del Toro Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 4% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 24%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in March and February; it is lowest in October and September.
The most common amenities are Internet (98%), Kitchen (96%), Balcony (74%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Pool (+83%), Washing Machine (+83%), Bbq (+65%).
Average daily rate in Bocas del Toro is B/.189, up 7% year-over-year. Rates peak in December and are lowest in September.
Guests in Bocas del Toro book an average of 35 days in advance, up 2% from last year. Booking windows range from 34 days for 1-bedroom listings to 43 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Tuesday and are lowest on Saturday. Weekend occupancy is 14% higher than weekday occupancy.
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