Best Beaches in Bocas del Toro: An Honest Guide by Island
An honest, island-by-island guide to the best beaches in Bocas del Toro, Panama, including Starfish Beach, Red Frog, Polo Beach, and Cayos Zapatilla.
Bocas del Toro: The Complete Island Guide
Plan your trip to Bocas del Toro with our honest island-by-island guide: where to stay by vibe, how to get around, the best beaches, and when to go.
Geisha Coffee in Panama: A First-Hand Guide to Tasting It in Boquete
Panama's Geisha coffee sells for thousands of dollars a pound. Here is the honest guide to tasting it, and deciding if it is worth it.
Volcan Baru Hike vs 4×4 Tour: An Honest Comparison
Two ways to reach Panama's highest peak. The Volcan Baru hike is 16.4 miles, 11 hours, and one of the hardest day climbs in Central America. The 4x4 tour is four and a half hours, $125 and a heated SUV up a road so rough the vehicles tether each other. Here is how to choose.
Panama Food Guide: What to Eat and Where to Find It
From street stalls to seafood markets, here is what to eat and drink in Panama.
Boquete Travel Guide: Hiking, Coffee and Cloud Forest
Panama's highland escape where cloud forest trails lead to volcano summits, world-famous coffee, and three hidden waterfalls.
Portobelo and Isla Grande: Panama’s Caribbean Coast
The Caribbean coast sits two hours east of Panama City, and most visitors never make it here. The ones who do tend to stay longer than they planned.
Hiking in Valle de Anton: Trails, Waterfalls and What to Expect
Three trails, one volcanic crater, and a ridge walk you will not forget.
Valle de Anton, Panama: Things To Do in the Volcano Crater Town
Your complete guide to El Valle de Anton: hot springs, hiking, wildlife, and why this crater town rewards more than a day trip.
Sailing the San Blas Islands: What to Expect on a Multi-Day Trip
What a San Blas sailing trip is actually like: boat conditions, sleeping arrangements, food, seasickness, and how to choose an operator. The honest version.
San Blas Islands: the Complete Guide for Visitors
The San Blas Islands are unlike anywhere else in Panama. They reward the traveler who wants immersion over comfort. Written from first-hand experience.
Things to Do in Panama City: The Complete Activity Guide
From Panama Viejo ruins to the Amador Causeway, here is everything worth doing in Panama City with honest advice on how long to allow and how to get there.