The idea of Isla Coiba is like something created in fiction. A 500 square kilometer island surrounded by one of the largest coral reefs on the Pacific coast of the Americas with an ecosystem comparable to the Galapagos.  Combine the ecological wonder with the fact the island was an operational no-cell penal colony until 1994 [...]

Filed under: Country Guide, Culture on October 26th, 2009 | No Comments »

There are a few things to remember when losing or getting your passport stolen in Panama.  The first is to not do it on a weekend.  The second is to not do it on an American holiday.  The third is to not do it on a weekend followed by an American holiday, with plans to [...]

Filed under: News on October 16th, 2009 | 3 Comments »

Ever since I first visited the San Blas Islands, I have been convinced that this large archipelago in the Caribbean makes Panama special.  A different palm strewn island for every day of the year, owned and governed by a native population and affordably available to the public – sounds like a dream.  My convictions were [...]

Filed under: Country Guide, Reviews on October 15th, 2009 | No Comments »