Hello Goldbeard - We're from Portland, currently moored in Panama. Can't help with the charts for you but have a wealth of info cruising Mexico to Panama. Did you meet Scott and Jerid aboard Reisender? They were in Astoria for awhile, we are going to see them this weekend in Long Beach (we are in Fresno for a short time). Anyway, hope you have a great trip down the coast, I'm assuming you'll be leaving later this year? You may find some great places to visit on our blog at mapleleaf42.blogspot.com. We had a great time in Mexico, it's not quite as cheap as you may believe. Smooth sailing!