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  #76  
Old 13 Jul 2015
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Darian gap crossing from Panama to Columbia

Hello, I intend to cross the Darian gap from Panama to Columbia end of August. Thought I could take the Xpress ferry but now I found out the discontinued their service at least until Nov.. So I am also looking for an option.
Hope something comes up on this post. Thank you
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Try reading some of the previous posts, better still searching HU works too
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The San Blas Ferry is dead in the water-

Last I heard it was bogged down in Paperwork on the Panama side. The guy that is running it, not sure he owns it, but he used to have Fritz the Cat based in Panama and it sank two years, everyone on board is okay, but the guy has a reputation of sorts.

The Express Ferry is rumored NOT to returning.
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Any news on this for 2016? Any new options out there? Planning to cross November-December from Panama to Colombia.

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I am planning to cross late October as well... Checking options....
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I am planning to cross late October as well... Checking options....
Are you riding south from US or coming from somwhere else?

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Are you riding south from US or coming from somwhere else?

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Live in Atlanta but plan is to ride to Alaska and all the way South...

Target date to leave from Atlanta is 1st July...
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Live in Atlanta but plan is to ride to Alaska and all the way South...

Target date to leave from Atlanta is 1st July...
Awesome, I'm leaving NY heading to South America in October so maybe by the time you head south we can meet on the way

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Awesome, I'm leaving NY heading to South America in October so maybe by the time you head south we can meet on the way

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I will follow from your blog. We have a blog but in our own language (translation available but not good - using bing) but I will add track information before taking off...

ayferonurseyahatnamesi.com

hope we will meet on the way, cross borders together
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I will follow from your blog. We have a blog but in our own language (translation available but not good - using bing) but I will add track information before taking off...

ayferonurseyahatnamesi.com

hope we will meet on the way, cross borders together
Sounds good, same here. I did add you on Instagram too so let's definitly stay in touch my friend!

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Hi folks, we're currently in el Salvador having ridden from the USA. What are the current options for getting past Panama? Any boats doing the trip with a motorcycle in reasonable time?

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Hi folks, we're currently in el Salvador having ridden from the USA. What are the current options for getting past Panama? Any boats doing the trip with a motorcycle in reasonable time?

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This seems to be the slow season for boats. Shipping is always an option, and from reading other reports, it can cost around the same, all things considered. Ill keep my eyes/ears peeled for info and will let you know if I hear of anything though . Good luck out there friend!

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