Antigua and Barbuda: A weekend getaway to Antigua and Barbuda at Blue Waters and a visit to Fort James and the capital St. John. The weekend before the start of my Atlas North trip, I somehow ended up taking a spontaneous trip to Antigua. The opportunity was there and I couldn’t help but grab it. … Continue reading Antigua and Barbuda
Coast of Riches: A Journey Through Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama My experience at Manrey Group Hotel during an overnight in Panama City. Highlights Modern, trendy design and concept hotel. Excellent central location in the heart of Panama’s nightlife. Rooftop pool is a draw during the day and at night. Experience After seeing the canal, … Continue reading The Manrey Group Hotel is a Trendy Nightlife Hotspot
Coast of Riches: A Journey Through Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama My experience at Palma Royale during our one night stay in Bocas del Toro. Highlights Luxurious and spacious rooms with ocean views. Friendly and helpful reception. Central location, right on the main Bocas town strip. Experience We made it to Palma Royale in the … Continue reading Palma Royale Introduces Luxury to Backpacker Bocas
Coast of Riches: A Journey Through Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama Day 8: Flying from Bocas to Panama to see the Panama Canal at Miraflores. Then going downtown to visit Panama’s Casco Viejo where we saw a guy get shot, then continuing to Panama La Vieja. Ending the day at a restaurant with typical Panamanian … Continue reading Bang Bang Shootout in Panama City!
Coast of Riches: A Journey Through Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama My experience at Finca Lerida, a fine resort and plantation in Boquete. This property was our first stop in Panama from Costa Rica! Highlights Lush, beautiful countryside and plantation nestled in the mountains. Plethora of exotic birds to delight. The best coffee I’ve ever … Continue reading Finca Lerida a Journey through Time and Tastes
Coast of Riches: A Journey Through Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama Day 7: Leaving Boquete and traveling up to Bocas by bus and ferry. Taking a tour around Bocas del Toro and trying some island fine-dining. Day’s Itinerary Boquete Up with the sun, we got ready for the day and headed out. Finca Lerida’s main … Continue reading Dolphins, Reefs, and Fine Dining in Bocas del Toro
Coast of Riches: A Journey Through Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama My experience at Cabinas El Paso, the random motel we found when trying to cross the Panama border at night! Highlights Um… There’s a bed. You can lock the door. If you only want to take a nap, you can pay per hour. Experience … Continue reading At Least You Can Lock the Door from the Inside at Cabinas El Paso
Coast of Riches: A Journey Through Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama Day 6: Entering country 49, Panama via the border at Paso Canoas. Then traveling through David to Boquete and experiencing an amazing coffee tour at Finca Lerida. Day’s Itinerary Paso Canoas I awoke to a lady shouting at around 5 a.m. and fell back … Continue reading Boquete a Coffee Lover’s Dream
Coast of Riches: A Journey Through Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama My experience at the Best Western Hotel y Casino Kamuk, which was our stop on the way to see Manuel Antonio! Highlights Possibly the best hotel in Quepos, Costa Rica. The pool is actually decent. Security for overnight street parking. Experience Arriving late at … Continue reading Casino Lights in Sleepy Best Western Quepos
Coast of Riches: A Journey Through Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama Day 5: Exploring Manuel Antonio, going through San Jose then taking a bus to and getting stuck at Paso Canoas the border town in the middle of the night. Day’s Itinerary We were up at 8 a.m. and got ready for the day. The … Continue reading Beautiful Manuel Antonio to Awful Paso Canoas