Panama & Colombia

Nature & hikes, good food and local design

Meet your travel co-pilot, Silvana

Book a 1:1 personal travel consultation with travel advisor Silvana to download everything you need to know.

Hola! I’m Silvana, a Colombian-Panamanian with an insatiable curiosity for the world. I’ve traveled to 44 countries and explored my home, Panama, just as extensively. You’ll usually find me with my dog and film camera on a hike, by the ocean, or uncovering a new spot that feels like a secret.

✔️ Raised in Panama

✔️ Former Head of Product at a tourism startup

✔️ Specialises in seeking out the best speciality coffee, concept store & cool brands, under-the-radar restaurants & hidden gems.

📍 Panama City, but can advise on anywhere in Panama + Barranquilla, Bogotá & Cartagena

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Get to know Silvana

  • A perfect trip for me includes: long walks to get a feel for the city (ideally I start with a walking tour), at least one great local dining experience (not necessarily fancy, just authentic), exploring concept stores or local fashion brands, and almost always making time for nature —whether that’s a hike, a beach, or just a picnic in the park.

  • Bought a ticket to Lisbon the day before flying out. I spent my days walking the city at my own pace, dining solo, and escaping into nature—first in Cascais, then Sintra. It was the perfect first solo trip.

  • The Island of Missing Trees by Elif Shafak—a lovely blend of history, romance, and the essence of a place. No book has ever made me want to visit a country more, and the chapters from a tree’s perspective are just beautiful.

  • Because no guidebook or travel blog can match real, honest, and up-to-date advice from someone who knows the destination intimately and puts your interests first. Just one consultation will save you hours of pre-trip angst and research time and give you all the confidence you need to hit the ground running.

  • Our Advisors are savvy, knowledgeable women with unique perspectives on their destinations. From sommeliers and pastry chefs to art insiders and modern historians to sun-seekers and nature lovers, they bring deep local expertise to every trip. And, as women, they inherently understand the importance of safety, authenticity, and connection while traveling

  • Every Advisor in our network is carefully vetted through a multi-step verification process to ensure she’s knowledgeable, trustworthy, reliable, and uniquely equipped to help independent travelers plan their dream trip.

    Want to become one? Book a 15-minute 1:1 call with our Community Manager to get started.

  • Advisor consultations happen in a private 1:1 WhatsApp chat, facilitated by SoloTrvlr. You’ll be added to a chat by our SoloTrvlr number (+44 7457 411378) up to five days before your scheduled consultation. Your Local Advisor will join the chat at the scheduled time, ready to help.

    From there, it’s all about you—ask questions, get advice, and discuss whatever you need for your trip. There’s no set structure; the session is completely collaborative and tailored to your travel plans and interests.

    Once your hour is up, the chat will close. Within 48 hours, you’ll receive a personalized Field Guide + Map featuring all the intel and recommendations from your session, plus a few extra tips from your Local Advisor.

    Have more questions afterward? Just DM us on WhatsApp and we’ll help you book additional time.

    If your privacy settings block group chat invites from unknown numbers, you'll need to save our number (+44 7457 411378) to your contacts or receive our invite via WhatsApp DM.

  • You can ask anything travel-related, from whether (and where) it’s safe to walk alone at night to practicalities like where to buy tampons (and how to ask for them!) Need dining advice? Your Local Advisor will share her go-to neighborhood spots and steer you to a hyper-local Italian cooking class taught by a beloved nonna. She’ll also be quick to jump in and let you know if something you’re considering doing is overrated—and tell you what to do instead.

  • No problem! If you need more time with your Local Advisor, just contact us via WhatsApp or by email and we’ll help you book a follow-up session. 

  • Our Advisors do their best to keep their calendars up to date, however, if you would like to book further in advance (i.e. upcoming months where an Advisor hasn't added her availability yet) or none of the listed times work for you, please email us at support@solotrvlr.com and we’ll work with you to find an alternate time.

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