(Lonely Planet) There’s much more to Panama than a world-famous waterway. Beyond the canal, this Central American country offers so much to explore – like myriad islands, wildlife-rich tropical forests and miles of pristine coastline on two oceans.   This narrow land bridge – and biological corridor – between Costa Rica and Colombia may be compact, but it … [Read more...]

(TravelAwaits) I simply prefer to be outside more than inside and am often labeled a “nature lover.” Vacationing in national or state parks for over 30 years, I occasionally met a few wild things but rarely veered off a maintained trail. Sadly, I missed many beautiful and fascinating aspects of our planet — the animals on the other side of my secure corridor. It all changed … [Read more...]

(TravelAgentCentral) Panama has announced, with immediate effect, the lifting of mask requirements in outdoor spaces and open-air areas. This has been done to provide visitors unencumbered access to the country’s natural wonders. Ivan Eskildsen, minister of tourism, said the decision to ease restrictions came on the back of the improvement of COVID-19 conditions. “Mask … [Read more...]

(TravelNoire) Isla Bastimentos is one of the most unapologetically Caribbean destinations located in Bocas del Toro, Panama. I came across it by chance while visiting Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica. Apparently, $30 USD would get me to Bocas in under 3 hours. So off I went to cross the border and discover what Panama’s Caribbean was going to be like in contrast to the reggae-infused … [Read more...]

(Caribbean Journal) It remains one of the great frontiers for Caribbean travel aficionados: Bocas del Toro, the spectacular archipelago in the Caribbean waters off the coast of Panama.  For years, it’s also been home to the vast majority of overwater bungalow resorts in the region, at least until Sandals entered the space several years ago.  But now there’s … [Read more...]