David's Last Rain: Mangroves, Markets, and the Road to Boquete

Javier wraps up his working stay in David with a final market breakfast, a boat trip through the Pedregal mangroves, and a partial lunar eclipse watch from Parque Cervantes before driving to Boquete. He reflects on the cost of living, the little league's bittersweet loss, and the practicalities of expat life in Panama's second city. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Panama: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Panama guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 29 of Panama Travel Podcast with Javier Moreno. Javier Moreno is in David, Panama. Places in this episode: Barrio Bella Vista, Tres Coseschas Specialty Coffee David, Mercado Público, Nuevo Centro Artesanal de David, Banco General, Arrocha pharmacy, Pedregal waterfront, Volcán Barú. Covered: David city life, Mangrove conservation, Local food and costs, Expat practicalities, Leaving David for Boquete. Chapters:00:00 Barrio Bella Vista00:43 Mercado Público02:12 Banco General03:31 Volcán Barú04:48 Barrio Bolívar06:40 La Rana Dorada Chiriquí07:39 Bar interior A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #DavidPanama #Chiriqui #PanamaTravel #TravelPanama #Sancocho #PedregalMangroves #BoqueteBound #PanamaLife #ExpatPanama #MarketDay #LunarEclipse2026 #LittleLeague #CascoViejo #SanBlas #Mola #PanamanianFood #CentralAmericaTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/panama/