Wandering Banana Spider

Into the clouds

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January 11th 2009
We had taken onboard a glowing recommendation from a Swedish couple that we’d met in Boquete to include three nights in Panama’s only cloud forest on our itinerary. A great opportunity to hone our wildlife spotting abilities ahead of Costa Rica and three nights for the price of two had us sold. Hostels can attract some very awkward blends of folk but equally they have an uncanny ability to pr ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Panama » Chiriquí » Cerro Punta

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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