Best way around the Darien Gap?

Going south, what is the best way around the Darien Gap?

Is flying the only reasonable mode? Or is there a particular port
in Panama or Costa Rica where one might find water transportation to
Ecuador or Columbia? What would one expect to pay for passage on a ship
or yacht?

TIA.


Peter

Peter asks:
Going south, what is the best way around the Darien Gap?

I was wondering the same thing. I don't have an answer for you, just
that at the moment, I'm considering taking the plane from Panama City
down to Quito. I have a few travel guides and none of them mention boat
travel in the area. By the way, it is recommended that you keep away
from Colombia altogether.

Viviane

In article <wZbRe.4499$9i4.680@newsread2.news.atl.earthlink.n et>,
Brian K <brianblog1951@> wrote:

> Unless the boat/ship puts several miles out to sea to make the journey,
> you may face the same problem as on land. Think about it. If there are
> people who will kidnap you or just kill you, the coastal waters probably
> has its share of pirates who will do the same.


Ah, Brian. Such an imagination. Been watching a lot of television
lately?

The problem with the Darien gap is not people who kidnap and kill,
but the lack of a road.

Sorry to disappoint you.


Peter

Brian K <brianblog1951@> wrote:

(Sniped authoritative and accurate info in the Darien.)

Having been there, I can assure everyone here that the dangers in this
area are very real, very serious, and should not be minimized.

Thanks for your excellent response. You probably just saved a few
lives.



Caveat

Peter,

if youw ant to go to Ecuador just take the airplane.
Quito and guayaquill can be fly in from panama city for UNDER US$ 350,-
(two way trip)

To Colombia (cartagena) you can fly directly from panama city with
Avianca fe.
Bogota is also an option.

Please do NOT try to go walking/hiking through darien gap!!!!!!!!!

There are some boats (cargo) that go from panama to Colombia. But I
doubt that you could get on board. Unless you speak fluent spanish,can
mis some $$$$ and are very adventurous type of person.

be safe....take the plane.

JJ

Peter wrote:
> Going south, what is the best way around the Darien Gap?
>
> Is flying the only reasonable mode? Or is there a particular port
> in Panama or Costa Rica where one might find water transportation to
> Ecuador or Columbia? What would one expect to pay for passage on a ship
> or yacht?
>
> TIA.
>
>
> Peter