These guidebooks were written either by us or groups of people and are offered here for free. If you want to contribute to one of these books or want to add a book contact us about it. If you are looking for our guide books on Central America.

The information is compiled by a group effort and is not reviewed for accuracy and only the guide to Colombia was written exclusively by us.

June 2010

Writen by many cruisers who have spent time in the Estuary in Bahia del Sol. The information covers local services including nearby towns and Sansalvador. Various versions of this guide exist, you can find the word version on Yahoo SouthBound Group El Salvador Files.

Download the PDF lastest copy.

May 2009

Great shopping in Panama is not limited to boat parts! Gourmet foods, nice clothes, great food and more can all be found in the big city of Panama (known to the locals as just "Panama").

These cruiser guides will help you find some of the things you are looking for:
Panama City Guide
Another City Guide With Lists by Products
City Guide to David in Northern Panama

If you are looking for more information try Yahoo Southbound Group Panama Files

Sept. 2011

Due to increased policing of both the FARC and narcotraficers the Pacific Coast of Colombia has improved its security greatly. Sarana and Nakia traveled this coast in late 2008 and since then a number of cruisers have reported good experiences from Bahia Salano, Nuqui, Isla Malpelo, Tumaco, and Isla Gorgona.

I spent several years studying Colombia and the situation there. I also interviewed dozens of local boat captains and military men while we traveled in Colombian waters. All of this information is distilled into our free guide. Cruising Pacific Coast of Colombia - The Lesser Known Coast

Also we received some correspondance from the Colombian Naval Fleet commander which was helpful for locating safe anchorages Colombia Naval Recommendations

June 2010

There is a lot of information out there about Ecuador and the Galapagos. Here are some starting points for you.

Ecuador, Peru and Galapagos Information
Waypoints and charts for the approach to Bahia de Caraquez
City guide to Bahia de Caraquez
City guide to La Libertad
How to extend your Ecuadorian Visa
City guide to Galapagos

Here's a random list of resources you might find useful.

Crew List Form in Spanish
Information on Crossing the ITCZ from Don Anderson
How El Nino or La Nina effects sailors