Ometepe is an island formed by two volcanoes within Nicaragua’s largest lake, Lake Nicaragua. Volcanoes Conception and Maderas are conjoined by a low isthmus and within in time created the hourglass shaped island. From San Juan del Sur, we hired direct taxi to the San Jorge dock in time to get on the 12:30pm ferry … More Isla Ometepe, Nicaragua
Traveling from Monteverde to San Juan del Sur was probably one of the more difficult transfers we’ve done on the trip thus far. In order to get into San Juan del Sur by 7:00pm, we had to catch the 4:30am bus from Monteverde to La Irma. Once arriving in La Irma, we waited on the … More San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua
Tucked away in the high mountains of Costa Rica, you’ll find the small town of Monteverde. It’s home to famous cloud forests and adventure parks that attract thrill seekers and adventurers alike. Unfortunately, during my time in Monteverde, I caught a really bad cold and was bedridden most days. Nothing is worse than being sick … More Monteverde, Costa Rica
After 4 bus transfers and 1 panga ride later, we finally made it to Tortuguero Village. Tortuguero is a remote village nestled in the Northeastern most part of Costa Rica. The only way to reach the main village is by boat or plane. Cars are non existent, there are only sandy paths to lead you … More Tortuguero, Costa Rica
Puerto Viejo has been my favorite stop on the trip thus far. It’s a small laid back beach town with cool Caribbean vibes located on the southeastern coast of Costa Rica. If there are two things Puerto Viejo is known for it’s the large surf community and it’s spectacular beaches. The largest and most powerful … More Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
Bocas del Toro or “Mouth of the Bull” is an archipelago consisting of 9 main islands, 52 cays, and over a thousand islets. The main islands are Isla Colon, Isla Carenero, Isla Bastimentos, Isla Solarte, Isla Popa, Cayo Zapatillas, Cayo de Agua, Isla Shepard and Isla San Cristobal. Bocas Town, on the main island of … More Bocas del Toro, Panama
We finally arrived into Boquete around 6:30 in the morning. The overnight bus from Panama City to David took a little over 6 hours. If you’re ever planning on taking a bus in Central America, be sure to bring warm clothes. I wore a hoodie and sweatpants and I was still freezing. From David, we … More Boquete, Panama
Casco Viejo has been a great first stop on our journey. Even though poverty is present, this quaint city reminds you to take in the beauty and charm it holds within it. We’ve explored through ruins, churches and some of the city’s jungle and it’s been nothing short of amazing. It’s been a great couple … More Casco Viejo, Panama
Today I marked off my first of the seven wonders of the world, the Miraflores Locks on the Panama Canal. The Miraflores Locks are located about 20 minutes drive outside of Casco Viejo. We were lucky that there was a ship going through the locks when we arrived. Anywhere from 20-30 vessels travel through these … More Wonder of the World: The Panama Canal
We made it to Panama! Happy Independence (from Spain) Day! We arrived into Panama City around 2:30pm and took a taxi to our hostel in Casco Viejo where we’ll be staying the next few nights. Once all of us got settled in our dorm, we decided to walk the town and explore a bit before … More First day in Panama
