After countless trips to secluded surf spots throughout Central America, we have found the best breaks are protected by the worst road conditions. Santa Catalina was another end of the road surf town where we were happy to finally put the truck in park and set up camp for a few days. In the end, the waves and the atmosphere were well worth the frustrating trek.

Santa Catalina is a one horse town that shares a singular Edge connection as their internet source. Despite this, it is the most revered surf spot in all of Panama. We both found out why first hand, jumping on Logan’s board and testing the playful waves which broke in long, rhythmic sets. This was   Continue reading →

After a steamy couple of days in Pavones Costa Rica, we set our sights on the sleepy mountain town of Boquete just across the Panama border. We were looking forward to a little tent camping and a cooler climate.

The town is a growing haven for retired expats and the tourism industry is booming. We took advantage with a trip to the Finca la Milagrosa coffee estate where we met Senior Tito, a man with true passion for the coffee seed. The loan officers of Panama did not share his vision for coffee production in this valley. With no financial support, Senior Tito took matters into his own hands and built most of the complicated machinery required out of his   Continue reading →