This is a typical itinerary of a 5 day all inclusive San Blas with Mintaka. However it serves as a good example for any of the trips. The main differences are that Mintaka and Quest both departs/arrives from Portobelo, while Santana and Sophia VI departs/arrives from Porvenir in San Blas. For Santana & Sophia VI Passport arrangements is done on the …
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Finding the best boats from Panama to Colombia has been on the mind of many backpackers since the start of the trips many years ago. It was in the middle of the 1990s that some sailboats started to offer transport to travelers looking to crossing the Darien gap between Colombia and Panama. Getting from A to B – CHEAP There has …
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wp-review Many of our clients ask us what is included in the price of the San Blas Sailing Cruise and what is not. We hope this list can make clarify the subject a little more. We love to help you out with all your questions and concerns so please do not hesitate to contact us if you have more questions …
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General Information – Sail Panama to Colombia The sailboat trips last a total of 5 days. You will spend three days sailing the San Blas Islands and a two day sail Panama to Colombia. Some may finish the sailing trip on the evening of the fifth day, while others finish on the morning of the sixth day. This depends on …
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The windy season in Colombia and Panama normally starts around mid-December and lasts until April. This period is characteristic for its complete lack of rain and therefore is also called the dry season. In the windy season there is an almost constant strong wind blowing from the North Eastern direction. In the windy season you will experience calm mornings and …
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Here is a small “how to get to”-guide to the various ports of departure in Panama used by our sailboats. Carti & Porvenir Most of the San Blas sailboats leave from San Blas it self, either from Carti or Porvenir. Carti is the rustic mainland port of San Blas. Every morning the port is busy with supplies that are being …
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Morten and his brother Truls won in 2012 the first season of Amazing Race Norway. After visiting India, Dubai, Thailand, Vietnam, Australia, China, Norway and Kazakhstan Morten and Truls could drive out in their brand new Subaru XV each and a cash price. In January 2013 Morten was traveling around Colombia and Panama and of course he chose to sail …
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Are you considering to do the San Blas Sailing Cruise? Maybe this can help you make up your mind. San Blas islands can offer you deserted Caribbean islands seen only in photos. You can explore the islands by canoe, walk their pure white beaches and have a fresh drink from a wild coconut. You can snorkel the reefs and see …
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Symptoms of seasickness or motion sickness are nausea, dizziness and/or vomiting. Many travelers ask us about tricks to prevent seasickness. Fortunately there are many good measures you can take that usually work well. 1. Medicine Both in Panama and Colombia you can buy motion sickness medicine that will help a lot. In Colombia it is called Mareol and Viajesan in …
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