Rivas

Comayagua, Nicaragua to David, Panama

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October 20th 2015
Comayagua to San Jose, Costa Rica Crossing the border into Costa Rica took the usual 3 hours (thereabouts) but at least there were no extortionist costs and the people seemed pretty civilised to deal with. Costa Rica is a beautiful very scenic country with stunning beaches (apparently the surf's great - home of the 'Long Left-hander'). On one coast is the Pacific Ocean where I can practica ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Panama

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With US backing, Panama seceded from Colombia in 1903 and promptly signed a treaty with the US allowing for the construction of a canal and US sovereignty over a strip of land on either side of the structure (the Panama Canal Zone). The Panama Canal ... ... read more