In 1970, Bocas del Toro district became Changuinola, the district of Bastimentos was eliminated, and three new districts were added, making the province what it is today.
1970 wurde der Bezirk Bocas del Toro in Changuinola umbenannt, der Bezirk Bastimentos fiel weg und drei neue kamen dazu und machten es zu dem, was es heute ist.