Panama Travel Podcast with Javier Moreno

By Javier Moreno

A podcast about travelling in Panama as a resident rather than a visitor, hosted by Javier Moreno. The country is a narrow land bridge between North and South America, its interior steep and rugged

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The podcast currently has 22 episodes available.

Panama Travel Podcast with Javier Moreno episodes:

August 22, 2026 Eclipse Watch and the Last Pedasí Morning
On his final full day in Pedasí, Javier chases a perfect sunrise at Playa Venao, savors a last ceviche at Smiley's, and gets the lowdown on the upcoming lunar eclipse. He reflects on the real cost of living in this Azuero town and what he's leaving behind.
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Episode 22 of Panama Travel Podcast with Javier Moreno. Javier Moreno is in Pedasí, Panama.
Places in this episode: Playa Venao, Ni Chana Ni Juana Coffee Shop, Plaza Mayor de Pedasí, Banco Nacional de Panamá, sucursal Pedasí, Casa Moscoso Museum, Smiley's Restaurant, Mercado de Pedasí, El Arenal.
Covered: Surfing Playa Venao, Lunar eclipse timing, Cost of living in Pedasí, Friendly Nations visa process, Local food and markets, Departure from Pedasí.
Chapters:
00:00 Ni Chana Ni Juana Coffee Shop
00:58 Playa Venao
02:21 Casa Moscoso Museum
03:59 Smiley's Restaurant
04:48 Mercado de Pedasí
06:57 The Black Pearl
A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps.
#Pedasi #PanamaTravel #Azuero #PlayaVenao #SurfPanama #TunaCoast #Ceviche #LunarEclipse2026 #TravelPanama #PacificRiviera #Chiriqui #Boquete #ExpatLife #CostOfLiving #WhaleWatching #FriendlyNationsVisa #PanamaRoadTrip
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August 21, 2026 Venao's Long Left and the Eclipse Wait
Day six in Pedasí: Javier finally gets his surf session at Playa Venao, weighs the cost of a sport fishing charter, and checks in on the town's calm green-season rhythm before the lunar eclipse. Practical notes on the Friendly Nations visa and what a day on the Tuna Coast really costs.
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Episode 21 of Panama Travel Podcast with Javier Moreno. Javier Moreno is in Pedasí, Panama.
Places in this episode: Playa Venao, Plaza Mayor de Pedasí, Mercado de Pedasí, ATP visitor center, Ni Chana Ni Juana Coffee Shop, Le Panier Panadería Pedasí, Smiley's Restaurant.
Covered: Surf Playa Venao, Sport fishing cost, Lunar eclipse planning, Friendly Nations visa, Pedasí town rhythm.
Chapters:
00:00 Ni Chana Ni Juana Coffee Shop
01:03 Seaside
02:08 Beach bar
03:26 Mercado de Pedasí
05:12 Le Panier Panadería Pedasí
05:57 Cafe
07:43 Night
A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps.
#PlayaVenao #Pedasi #PanamaTravel #SurfPanama #TunaCoast #TravelPodcast #Chiriqui #AzueroPeninsula #Eclipse2026 #LunarEclipse #PanamaExpat #FriendlyNationsVisa #SportFishing #Ceviche #ArcoSeco #CentralAmerica #TravelGuide #SlowTravel
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August 20, 2026 Eclipse Season and the Quiet Pulse of Pedasí
Day five in Pedasí. Javier spends a slow morning at a local coffee shop, gets the real story on the town's jazz festival, walks the beach at Los Destiladeros, and maps out the partial lunar eclipse coming on August 27-28. Plus the practical costs of a relaxed green-season day and the latest on the Friendly Nations visa.
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Episode 20 of Panama Travel Podcast with Javier Moreno. Javier Moreno is in Pedasí, Panama.
Places in this episode: Plaza Mayor de Pedasí, Ni Chana Ni Juana Coffee Shop, Mercado de Pedasí, ATP visitor centre, Los Destiladeros, Puerto Escondido, Almendro cafe, Parador Fotografico de Pedasí.
Covered: Local cafes and coffee, Beach walking, Lunar eclipse planning, Cost of living, Local food and restaurants, Azuero folklore.
Chapters:
00:00 Plaza Mayor de Pedasí
01:36 Mercado de Pedasí
03:24 Los Destiladeros
05:02 Almendro cafe
06:16 Parador Fotografico de Pedasí
07:07 Restaurante El Chichemito
A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps.
#Pedasi #PanamaTravel #AzueroPeninsula #LunarEclipse2026 #PanamaLiving #GreenSeason #IslaIguana #WhaleWatching #PlayaVenao #LosDestiladeros #PanamaExpat #FriendlyNationsVisa #Sancocho #TravelPanama #CascoViejo #SanBlas #PanamaPacific #PedasiFood
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August 19, 2026 Turtles, Whales, and a Partial Eclipse Over Pedasí
Day four in Pedasí: Javier explores the town's morning market, watches surfers at Playa Venao, dines at Smiley's Restaurant, and stumbles into a local jazz night. He also unpacks the upcoming lunar eclipse, the Friendly Nations visa process, and the real costs of living here.
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Episode 19 of Panama Travel Podcast with Javier Moreno. Javier Moreno is in Pedasí, Panama.
Places in this episode: Mercado de Pedasí, Plaza Mayor de Pedasí, ATP visitor center, Smiley's Restaurant, Playa Venao, Peruvian Fusion Food The Black Pearl Pedasi, Banco Nacional de Panamá sucursal Pedasí, El Arenal.
Covered: market life, turtle nesting, whale watching, cost of living, friendly nations visa, local banking, sport fishing.
Chapters:
00:00 Mercado de Pedasí
00:58 Plaza Mayor de Pedasí
03:17 Playa Venao
04:49 Bank interior
06:03 Evening street
07:00 El Arenal
A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps.
#Pedasi #PanamaTravel #Azuero #IslaIguana #IslaCanas #TurtleNesting #WhaleWatching #LunarEclipse #FriendlyNationsVisa #PanamaExpat #CostOfLiving #PlayaVenao #SurfPanama #PanamaRealEstate #TravelPodcast #PedasiFood #PanamaCulture #GreenSeason
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August 18, 2026 Pedasí: Dawn, Whales, and the Rhythm of the Arco Seco
Javier settles into Pedasí's quiet green season. He catches a tuna-coast sunrise, checks the surf at Playa Venao, and gets the lowdown on the town's cost of living, from a PAB 4 sancocho to the realities of expat rent.
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Episode 18 of Panama Travel Podcast with Javier Moreno. Javier Moreno is in Pedasí, Panama.
Places in this episode: Plaza Mayor de Pedasí, El Arenal, Le Panier Panadería Pedasí, Playa Venao, Mercado de Pedasí, Smiley's Restaurant, Casa Moscoso Museum, La Orilla Café.
Covered: Pedasi town life and rhythm, El Arenal and fishing village, Playa Venao surf scene, Cost of living in Pedasi, Local food and cafes, Friendly Nations visa prep.
Chapters:
00:00 El Arenal
02:06 Le Panier Panadería Pedasí
04:20 Mercado de Pedasí
05:34 Casa Moscoso Museum
06:46 Restaurante El Chichemito
07:54 Town square at evening
08:59 Quiet town street at night
A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps.
#Pedasi #Azuero #PanamaTravel #TravelPanama #PlayaVenao #IslaIguana #PanamaExpats #CostOfLivingPanama #PedasiPanama #TunaCoast #SurfPanama #GreenSeason #PanamaFood #Ceviche #Sancocho #ArcoSeco #PanamaVisa #SlowTravel
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August 17, 2026 Pedasí: Turtles, Whales, and the Tuna Coast
Javier explores Pedasí's surf beaches, visits the Isla Iguana wildlife refuge, and plans a turtle nesting night on Isla Cañas. He gets practical on costs, visas, and SIM cards while soaking up Azuero folklore and quiet town life.
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Episode 17 of Panama Travel Podcast with Javier Moreno. Javier Moreno is in Pedasí, Panama.
Places in this episode: Plaza Mayor de Pedasí, Ni Chana Ni Juana Coffee Shop, Mercado de Pedasí, El Arenal, Isla Iguana Wildlife Refuge, Isla Cañas, MAREA PEDASI, Playa Venao.
Covered: Pedasí town life, Isla Iguana snorkeling, Isla Cañas turtle nesting, Cost of living, Visa & banking, Playa Venao surf.
Chapters:
00:00 Pedasí
00:57 Mercado de Pedasí
01:55 El Arenal
02:51 Playa Venao
04:13 Smiley's Restaurant
05:41 Isla Cañas
07:12 Quiet room
A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps.
#Pedasí #AzueroPeninsula #PanamaTravel #IslaIguana #IslaCañas #TurtleNesting #WhaleWatching #PlayaVenao #SurfPanama #TunaCoast #ExpatLife #FriendlyNationsVisa #PanamaLiving #BudgetTravel #TravelPodcast #PanamaPodcast #RoadTrip #GreenSeason
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August 16, 2026 Pedasí: Whales, Turtles, and the Tuna Coast
Javier arrives in Pedasí after a long drive from Santa Catalina, explores the town's quiet charm, checks out the surf at Playa Venao, and plans turtle nesting nights and Isla Iguana snorkeling. He shares practical costs, the Friendly Nations visa process, and the best spots for ceviche and coffee.
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Episode 16 of Panama Travel Podcast with Javier Moreno. Javier Moreno is in Pedasí, Panama.
Places in this episode: Plaza Mayor de Pedasí, Hotel Pedasí Nature Paradise, Smiley's Restaurant, Mercado de Pedasí, ATP visitor centre, El Arenal, Playa Venao, Isla Iguana.
Covered: Road trip from Santa Catalina to Pedasí, Pedasí town life and plaza, Isla Iguana snorkeling and boat logistics, Playa Venao surf scene, Cost of living in Pedasí, Friendly Nations visa and residency, Humpback whales and turtle nesting season.
Chapters:
00:00 Plaza Mayor de Pedasí
01:33 Hotel Pedasí Nature Paradise
02:29 Smiley's Restaurant
03:40 Playa Venao
05:16 La Orilla Café
07:10 Ni Chana Ni Juana Coffee Shop
A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps.
#Pedasi #AzueroPeninsula #PanamaTravel #IslaIguana #PlayaVenao #SurfPanama #WhaleWatching #TurtleNesting #FriendlyNationsVisa #PanamaVisa #CevichePanama #Sancocho #TravelPanama #PanamaPacific #TunaCoast #PedasiPanama #GreenSeason #LosSantos
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August 15, 2026 Santa Catalina's Last Light and the Road Ahead
Javier spends his final evening in Santa Catalina, savoring the village's quiet rhythm, a last surf session, and a memorable dinner, while reflecting on the cost of living, the Friendly Nations visa, and the practicalities of moving to Panama.
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Episode 15 of Panama Travel Podcast with Javier Moreno. Javier Moreno is in Santa Catalina, Panama.
Places in this episode: Café Bex Santa Catalina, Panama, Playa El Estero, Oasis Surf Camp, Santa Catalina Farms, Panachocolat, Restaurante Donde Vianca, Sugar Mamas Cafe, Playa Santa Catalina.
Covered: Surfing Playa El Estero, Village cost of living, Friendly Nations visa process, Local food and restaurants, Santa Catalina development, Whale watching from shore.
Chapters:
00:00 Cafe
01:44 Playa El Estero
03:33 Cafe
04:47 Restaurante Donde Vianca
05:59 Playa Santa Catalina
07:17 Oasis Beach Bar
08:28 Room
A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps.
#SantaCatalina #PanamaTravel #SurfPanama #CoibaNationalPark #WhaleWatching #FriendlyNationsVisa #PanamaExpat #TravelPanama #PanamaLiving #SurfingLife #MolaTextiles #NgobeBugle #PanamaWetSeason #RoadTripPanama #Chiriqui #Boquete #TravelGuide #PanamaCosts
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August 14, 2026 Santa Catalina's Last Swim and a Stormy Goodbye
Javier spends his final day in Santa Catalina surfing Estero, swimming at the black-sand beach, and savoring one last seafood dinner at Mamá Nivia's. He reflects on the village's changing costs, the whale season, and the practical realities of living in this remote surf town before leaving for Chiriquí.
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Episode 14 of Panama Travel Podcast with Javier Moreno. Javier Moreno is in Santa Catalina, Panama.
Places in this episode: Café Bex Santa Catalina, Playa El Estero, Oasis Surf Camp, Oasis Beach Bar, Playa Santa Catalina, Isla Santa Catalina, Restaurante Donde Vianca, La Moncheria.
Covered: Santa Catalina last day, Surf Playa El Estero, Village food and cost, Local cafe culture, Friendly Nations visa prep, Practical logistics and money.
Chapters:
00:00 Café Bex Santa Catalina
02:05 Playa El Estero
04:30 Playa Santa Catalina
05:33 Isla Santa Catalina
07:37 La Moncheria
08:38 Restaurante Mamá Nivia
A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps.
#SantaCatalina #PanamaTravel #SurfPanama #CoibaNationalPark #WhaleWatching #PanamaSurf #TravelPanama #SurfLife #PanamaVisa #FriendlyNations #PanamaLiving #Boquete #Chiriqui #RainySeason #CentralAmerica #PanamaPodcast #TravelGuide
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August 13, 2026 Santa Catalina's Last Wave and the Road to Chiriquí
Javier soaks up his final day in Santa Catalina with one last surf at La Punta, a goodbye feast at Donde Vianca, and a reflective walk through the village. He also covers the practical costs of living and traveling here, then maps out the road ahead to Chiriquí and Boquete.
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Episode 13 of Panama Travel Podcast with Javier Moreno. Javier Moreno is in Santa Catalina, Panama.
Places in this episode: Café Bex Santa Catalina, Panama, La Punta, Restaurante Donde Vianca, Playa El Estero, Waluaa, Hotel Santa Catalina Panama, Coiba House - Oceanfront accommodation in Santa Catalina, Panama, Panachocolat.
Covered: Santa Catalina departure, Surfing La Punta, Local food and restaurants, Cost of living and travel, Coiba practicalities, Banking and SIM logistics, Road trip to Chiriquí, Yoga and wellness.
Chapters:
00:00 La Punta
01:52 Restaurante Donde Vianca
03:24 Playa El Estero
05:31 Restaurant
06:27 Coiba National Park
07:52 Countryside
A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps.
#SantaCatalina #PanamaTravel #SurfingPanama #CoibaNationalPark #PanamaPacific #TravelGuide #SurfTown #Boquete #Chiriqui #PanamaLiving #ExpatLife #OceanAdventure #WhaleWatching #CevichePanama #SurfAndYoga #PanamaRoadTrip #CentralAmerica #VisitPanama
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FAQs about Panama Travel Podcast with Javier Moreno:

How many episodes does Panama Travel Podcast with Javier Moreno have?

The podcast currently has 22 episodes available.