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. ☕ 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 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 Catalina02:05 Playa El Estero04:30 Playa Santa Catalina05:33 Isla Santa Catalina07:37 La Moncheria08:38 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 https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/panama/