Coiba

Isla de Coiba

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November 1st 2007
I'm not sure what's got into me but I'm actually going to use this post for its intended purpose of telling people about my travels... however not before I ramble on a bit as usually about stuff of absolutely no use to anyone wondering what to do and where to go if they visit Panama. Let's start out with the fantastic breakfast that I had this morning. I've been in site 3 months now and the fo ... 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