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RE: Beach options in Panama?

by SaltwaterGem 21 April 2012

To be fair, I didn't go diving so I can't speak to that. Getting to the island is not as straight-forward as the book made it seem. …
Diving around Portobelo/Isla Grande

by Califrajilistic 21 April 2012

HI! I'm looking to spend two or three days diving. Should I stay in Portobelo or on Isla Grande. I know there is diving around both places,…
RE: What's Easter / Samana Sante like in Costa Rica - NO ALCOHOL sold Thur/Fri

by paulschmidtart 23 March 2012

I went to Mamallena in Panama City and inquired. A boat was leaving in 3 days and had an opening so I plunked down a small deposit there…
Re: Beach options in Panama?

by kenko 20 February 2012

Ohhhhh Noooo- I misread your Isla. Santa Catalina has more to do and is for bodysurfing, surfing, snorkelling and diving (and fishing…
Re: Best Way to Isla Grande from Panama City? on a Friday Evening?

by Stuart333 18 August 2011

Unfortunately the cheapest but least time consuming is always going to be the bus, and thats going to take time. Most expensive but least…
RE: Portobelo / Isla Grande

by GlobalTraveler4 05 August 2011

Thanks for the tips! I was getting unsure about my plan, but your enthousiasm makes me look forward for it!
RE: Portobelo / Isla Grande

by zophisticated 04 August 2011

1) There are plenty of little hotels on isla Grande itself with little private cabanas which are inexpensive. I usually go without reservati…
RE: Portobelo / Isla Grande

by miamimikeshostel 04 August 2011

!, Stay at the Hostal Portobelo and party hard at Capt. Jack´s Canopy Bar where the beers are cold and the people are warm! Other options…
Portobelo / Isla Grande

by GlobalTraveler4 04 August 2011

I was thinking of spending 2 days, 3 nights in that area. One to see Portobelo historic sites and one other to snorkel to Isla Grande.…
SCUBA in Panama end of Aug??

by jackyalan 22 July 2011

Hey fellow travelers and scuba divers, We're going to Panama end of August into beginning of September and have been really looking forward…
Re: Kids

by christiangernez 14 March 2011

There are many things you can do with kids in Panama and surrounding areas: Panama City: Coastway of Amador, you can rent bikes as it…
Re: Panama to Colombia

by karmicintent 19 February 2011

hey vv! so, panama to colombia. there is thedariengapster.com which is $279 for three nights onboard their boat and includes everythi…
Re: A Week in Panama City.... What to do?

by eugenevein 03 February 2011

Hi! We've spent 2 weeks in Panama in January. And in my opinion there's not much to see around PC in comparison with other regions. Definit…
Re: Panama in March

by miamimikeshostel 06 December 2010

Try staying at the Hostal Wunderbar when in Isla Grande and The Hostal Portobelo in Portobelo
Panama in March

by mossykate 06 December 2010

Hey all! Planning an 8 day travel on a moderate budget adventure to Panama in March. We are planning on flying into Panama City and then…
Boat trip To Cartegena on the Tchao Tchao, Panama City Trip Report

by wklose99 05 July 2010

I recently took a trip from San Jose, Costa Rica to Panama City, Panama to eventually catch a 5 day boat from Puerto Lindon(near Isla…
RE: Panama City Day trips/weekend trip recommendation

by jamesbrunker 02 March 2010

-Isla Grande may be a bit far as a day trip unless you have your own transport, good weekend option though and you could visit Portobelo…
Panama City Day trips/weekend trip recommendation

by alaskadude 01 March 2010

All - looking for some suggestions. Here is my situation. I am in Panama City for a week while hanging out with a friend who is on busin…
Re: One week in Panama?

by AndrewGW 14 January 2010

Checking out the canal and a beach place for diving and swimming don't work together. You will need to spend a day or two in Panama City…
Re: Travel Advice for Panama

by AndrewGW 11 August 2009

There are two types of transits offered - Partial Transits go to/from Gatun Lake to the Pacific Entrance through the Miraflores and Pedro…
RE: best place to snorkel in Panama

by quesofrompanama 31 July 2009

We snorkeled on Isla Grande in September last year - weather was beautiful and the snorkeling was great - beautiful water! The island…
RE: atm info panama

by Stuart333 28 June 2009

Most ATMs are fine, but there have been a number of Americans lately who have had problems with their cards not working. There also isn't…
RE: barato en panama?

by senang 10 May 2009

We visited Isla Grande in Dec 08, slightly off-season. We (two people) paid $35/night in Cabanas Super Jackson, but there were cheaper…
RE: Traveling from PanamaCity to Isla Grande

by andiamotony 27 April 2009

Great point about Sabanitas Stu, I'd forgotten about that stop (it has been awhile since I'd been out there, as I'm no fan of Colon or…
RE: Traveling from PanamaCity to Isla Grande

by andiamotony 27 April 2009

It's safe as long as you don't venture from the bus terminal while you're waiting in Colon. If you're a white female, especially one carryin…