Travel stories and guides from across Panama: the San Blas islands of Guna Yala, the Darién and its Emberá villages, the country’s snakes and wildlife, and honest advice on travelling safely.

Stories and guides from beyond Boquete.

Herpetology in Panama

A few striking snake photographs, taken during solo escapades deep in the jungles of Panama — Chagres National Park, the Darién, the Cordillera Central.Read more →

San Blas Panama, Chronicles of Guna Yala

Beyond the postcard of San Blas: the Guna people, their matrilineal society, molas and traditions, the 1925 Guna Revolution, and the strict community rules that keep Guna Yala one of the world's models for indigenous self-managed tourism.Read more →

Is Panama Safe? A Practical Guide for Travelers

Is Panama safe to visit? A practical look at crime statistics, the areas to avoid, and why Chiriquí and Boquete are considered among the safest regions in the country — home to Wild on the Farm, Boquete Cloud Forest Lodge.Read more →

Darién, 2008: Hunting and Village Life With the Emberá

A personal story from Panama's Darién — running the jungle with Emberá hunters along the Sambú River, and being welcomed into village life after days on foot. From the founder of Wild on the Farm, Boquete Cloud Forest Lodge.Read more →