Boca Chica is a small fishing village along Panama’s central Pacific coast that acts primarily as the gateway to both the Gulf of Chiriquí National Park and the neighboring island of Boca Brava. The natural beauty of this place is impressive, but it’s still off-the-radar for most tourists. The town itself is modest and mainly local; however, there are a scattering of nice accommodations and restaurants within the immediate vicinity
The location in Boca Chica is an hour’s drive from the City of David’s shopping, dining and international airport enabling world-class fishing. The village is known for its sport fishing (black marlin, dorado and tuna are abundant and businesses in the area are geared toward that activity.
Boca Chica is the home to the Annual International Jigging and Popping Tournament (the first held on June 11, 2009) where the winner took in a 130 lb. yellowfin tuna for a $10,000 prize.
Its popularity as a prime fishing destination has attracted a number of Developers to the Boca Chica area. As a result, a growing expat population has been established in recent years.
The Hotel offers 8 rooms…all with a/c, hot water, flat screen TV w/cable channels. Apartment with 2 rooms, 1 bath. Laundry Room. Area Gym. Casita Restaurant w/2 rooms 1 Bath. Guests can enjoy Pizzeria offering Italian Pizza, wine and beer. Pizza Place w/2 restrooms, 2 showers. Swimming Pool. Free parking for 10 cars. Hangar for 2 Boats. Bar/Lounge w/kitchen, 4 restrooms.
It is the home of the well-known Roxy Fishing Club which has been operating during the last 5 years. It aims to provide unforgettable deep-sea fishing experiences running fishing charters during all these years. Big game fishing offshore at Montuosa Island and Hannibal bank. Yellow fin tuna, Marlin, Mahi mahi. Sport fishing tours inshore and offshore – Island hopping – whale watching, with the experienced team of the local captain Michael and first mate Ariel. For this crew fishing is more than a job – it is their lifestyle and passion
This area may likely see significant changes as more tourists began pouring in, though, for now it’s still an undiscovered gem potential with an abundance of backwater charm.