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Panama Backpacking Budget – How much money do you need per day?

On this page you will find our estimated cost of travel in Panama. Check out our suggested shoestring and more comfortable backpacking budgets for a country which acts as a linking piece between South and Central America. We also have info on the local currency plus typical prices for visitors. Panama Cost of Travel in […]

Central America Backpacking Route

Backpacking Central America using the itinerary outlined below will see you pack in six countries, Mayan ruins, fiery volcanoes, stunning lakes, colonial-era towns and chilled out Caribbean beaches while trying to avoid the often unpleasant capital cities in the region (Panama City is an exception). Starting in Cancun thanks to its good flight links, you’ll […]

When to Go to Central America – Best and Worst Times to Visit

Central America’s popularity amongst travellers has grown during the 21st Century. Backpackers from around the world travel the length of what is a relatively small region while Costa Rica and Panama in particular have gained popularity amongst North American visitors on shorter trips. Below, we’ll look at the climate in various destinations and assess the […]

Crossing the dangerous Darién Gap between Colombia and Panama

Travellers looking to get between South America and Central America have long faced a difficult dilemma. While the continents are connected by land, a tiny region called the Darién Gap linking Colombia and Panama makes the task of getting between two bordering continents surprisingly challenging. In this post, we’ll look at what the Darién Gap […]

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