Central America

Spent 2 months independently backpacking through Panama, Costa Rica & Nicaragua.

Spent 1 month working at Nelly’s Beach Bar in Las Lajas, Panama as a bartender and guest services specialist.

Visited Panama City, and Boquete, Panama, Puerto Jimenez, Dos Brazos, Dominical, Uvita, and San Jose, Costa Rica, San Juan del Sur, Ometepe, La Paz, and Managua, Nicaragua. Stayed with local families in La Paz and Managua and learned about various projects and groups lead by Compas de Nicaragua.

Fun Facts:

• Attended a local Carnival celebration in Las Lajas
• Visited natural hot springs in Boquete, Panama
• Rode several local chicken buses between destinations
• Went zip lining in San Juan del Sur
• Stayed with a local family in La Paz and attended a bull riding competition