With the sun itching to break through the bruised dawn sky, Bocas del Toro is a prime location to enjoy the start of another day in Panama.

In this instance, the island of Isla Colon, with its relaxed and charismatically Caribbean atmosphere, is the place to be: the brooding excitement and vibrant colours of the rising sun ensure early risers or out all nighters are galvanised into (in)action as life trundles along in Central America.