by Sarah Gallo | Jul 11, 2015 | Colombia, Panama, South America
After three nights of being lulled to sleep by the rocking waves, I woke up to see our first bit of land – Colombia! To see Cartagena in the distance was exciting, albeit a bit saddening because it meant that our fabulous trip on board the Santana was coming to...
by Sarah Gallo | Jul 9, 2015 | Central America, featured, Panama, Reviews, Tour Company Reviews
We used Panama City solely as a gateway to the San Blas Islands and Colombia. Do your research and choose your departure based on the boat, not the date. There are some horror stories out there! We Chose To Go On The Santana… Our catamaran, the Santana, departed...
by Sarah Gallo | Jul 7, 2015 | Central America, Panama
We had planned on needing to spend an entire day getting from Boquete to Panama City; all eleven hour journey via bus. But! At the last moment, we found out that there’s an overnight bus from David to Panama City. The last bus from Boquete to David is at 7:30pm and...
by Sarah Gallo | Jul 6, 2015 | Central America, Panama
While exploring Panama, be sure to check out Boquete, a pretty and quaint city up in the mountains. The big draw to Boquete is the spectacular hike up Volcán Barú for sunrise, but unfortunately we didn't have the proper gear or time to climb it. A shorter and less...
by Sarah Gallo | Jun 16, 2015 | Central America, Panama
Getting to Bocas del Toro is far less complicated than it appears on paper. As you hop in a speed boat to Bocas, you will steadily see the ever-changing shades of water turn from blue to patchy spots of turquoise. By the time you arrive on Isla Colón, the main island...