Route to Respingas

David - Cerro Punta - Boquete

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September 20th 2007
Lucky I know the Latin American long distance bus systems, I took my sleeping bag on so could easily brave the freezing air con climate. Still didn't get too much sleep though. Arrived at 6am and had a quick nap till 9, not realising the hike I'd read about was made up timings I though I had plenty of time. I caught a minibus from the supermarket and after 30minutes we were all kicked off. I rech ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Panama » Chiriquí » David

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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