The town's relaxed, friendly atmosphere seems to rub off on everyone. In fact, Bocas has a reputation for cancelling future travel plans - it's an easy place to get stuck, and an even easier place to call home. The aquatically inclined can take a water taxi to nearby islands and reefs. Population : 4300 Area : 3.7 Currency : Balboa Religions : Roman Catholic (80%), Protestant (12%), Islamic (4%), other, including Jewish, Baha'i and Buddhist (4%)