Beauty and Traditions of Panama

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• 01 Panama City
  

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  Welcome to Panama city -  the capital of Panama . On arrival  at Tocumen international airport you will be greeted by your local tour manager , then we proceed and check into our hotel .Evening is at leisure . Later we have dinner and overnight at the hotel . 

   

  Panama, the union between the Americas, a country that will surprise you... Modern city, colonial city, historical sites, fauna & flora, Indian communities, Archipelagos of islands, and of course…The Panama Canal Even today the feat leaves speechless and the vision of a giant tanker rising in one of the three locks, until it appears to float above trees remain an amazing sight. Panama will give you a warm welcome through its smiling people . 

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• 02 Panama City (City Tour)
  

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  Today after breakfast we proceed for tour of the capital city  begins with Panamá La Vieja (closed on Mondays – public holidays), the ruins of the first location of the city. The opportunity to immerse yourself in the history of the Spanish Conquista and its conflicts with pirates.Crossing the modern city of Panama to reach the colonial district of Casco Antiguo.On the way, stop at the seafood market, tasting a tasty "ceviche", fresh fish cooked with lemon . Discovery of the fruit and vegetable market. Lunch in the colonial district.

  The Casco Antiguo, declared a World Heritage Site. Stroll along the alleys to the Place de France, homage paid to the French who launched the construction of the canal.Visit of the superb canal museum (closed on Mondays - public holidays).

  Later in the evening dinner and overnight at the hotel . 

  Hôtel El Panama****sup

  Breakfast & Lunch included

• 03 Caribbean Coast – San Lorenzo - The Panama Canal
  

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  Today after breakfast we proceed  to discover the Caribbean coast, Afro-Caribbean culture and pirate hideouts.

  Direction Colon and San Lorenzo National Park. World Heritage. To access it you will first have to pass through the Gatun locks, then Fort Sherman, a former American military base. Very beautiful tropical forest dense in fauna and flora. The track will take you to the ruins of the fortress of San Lorenzo, a site overlooking the mouth of the Chagres River with the Caribbean Sea. Lunch of local specialties at the Shelter Bay marina.

  Discovery of the new Gatun locks, inaugurated in June 2016.

  The new observatory, Aguas Claras, in a setting of exuberant beauty of the Atlantic coast and in the middle of tropical nature that visitors can observe the construction works that have been carried out and the first post-Panamax ships that imprint new locks.In addition, due to its privileged location, it is also possible to observe the majestic Gatún Lake where the boats follow their course on the interoceanic route.Explanation on the realization of this titanic construction site and the operation of these new locks.Road back to Panama City in the end afternoon.

  Later in the evening dinner at an Indian restaurant and overnight at the hotel . 

  Hôtel El Panama****sup

  Breakfast , Lunch & Dinner included

• 04 Chagres River & Embera Indians Community
  

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  Today after breakfast we proceed  for an amazing cultural day in the footsteps of the Embera Indians who live on the banks of the Chagres River. Transfer to the edge of Lake Alajuela and up the Chagres River to their village at the “end of the world” on stilts. A day to share with the Embera their knowledge of the jungle and medicinal plants, their art of tattooing, their music and dances without forgetting their very rich craftsmanship.Simple but excellent lunch of grilled fish and plantains.

  This Indian community can maintain its traditions and customs thanks to tourism which is now their main resource. They live in this village, certainly they know the modern world, however this activity allows them to live with their family in this national park. They can continue to live like their ancestors, pass on to teach their children their way of life. Otherwise, they would have to go and live in the city, very few of them would bear it, they would definitely have to abandon their cultural traditions.Return to the port of embarkation.

  Dinner in an Indian restaurant and panoramic tour of the Marina of the Yacht Club Amador, very beautiful view of the marina and the illuminated modern city and overnight at the hotel . 

  Hôtel El Panama****sup

  Breakfast & Dinner included

• 05 San Blas - Caribbean Archipielago
  

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  Today after breakfast we proceed  to the San Blas territory of the Kuna Yala community. You will cross the cordillera with very nice landscape. Local breakfast on the way .  By cayuco motor boats, you will first cruise to a desert island.The San Blas islands are in the Caribbean north coa st of Panama, the Porvenir island is one of the first main island that is part of their territory.That archipelago is composed by more than 360 islands, only less than 70 are inhabited.This is a world unique paradise place, well known for the beauty of the beaches and for its coral reef,an ideal place for pleasure and relax.That archipelago is also well known for the kuna Indians community that own this territory, which has conserved its culture and traditions, and obtained a “total” independence since 1938.

  A complete day dedicated to meet that community and to enjoy that tropical paradise.First we will bring you to a desert and wonderfull island, a perfect place for relax and snorkeling.For lunch we will go to a different island where a kuna chef will have get ready a local sea food lunch.Return by 4*4 to the reality and the jungle modern life of Panama.

  Later in the evening dinner and overnight at the hotel.

  Hôtel El Panama****sup

   

  Breakfast & Dinner included

• 06 Soberania & Gamboa Reserve
  

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  Today after breakfast we proceed  for the Soberania National Park. Discovery of this national park, walk on the trails, observation of abundant tropical flora and fauna, following the trails once frequented by the Spanish conquistadors. Arrival in the Gamboa reserve.

  Lunch at the restaurant bordered by the Chagres River.

  Boat tour to reach Isla Mono, you will reach Monkey Island by sailing on part of the canal or you will sail alongside the huge boats that transit the canal, the Panamax. Discoveries of small islands where you can observe rich fauna such as monkeys, sloths, coatis and many migratory birds.

  Return to Panama at the end of the afternoon . Later in the evening dinner and overnight at the hotel .

  Hôtel El Panama****sup

  Breakfast & Lunch included

• 07 The Pearl Archipielago
  

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  Today after breakfast we proceed for  the pearl archipelago where the famous Survivor Pearl Island program was recorded.

  Our Tour starts with the departure of the port Flamenco Marin Causeway at 7:30 AM in our spacious and comfortable catamaran with chairs and air conditioning.We also have outdoor seating for the more adventurous.The trip lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes and during our tour in the months of July to September we will meet Humpback Whales that make their migration south.Once on the island our staff will receive you to explain all the details of our islands and the Eco friendlyoperation of it.The Island has full bathrooms, showers, a beach club so you can enjoy the lunch of the day we haveprepared for our visitors.If after enjoying the turquoise Waters you want to do some Extra activity, we have available area forBeach Football, Beach Volleyball, Corn Hole, Snorkel and more.

  Return to Panama city by late afternoon and in the evening dinner and overnight at the hotel . 

  Hôtel El Panama****sup

  Breakfast included

• 08 Panama - Verba Odrec - Chitré
  

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  Today after breakfast we checkout of our hotel and proceed  in the morning by the bridge of the Americas towards provincial lands, to meet the traditional cultures of Panama.We will first stop by the Chinese memorial.Then we will continue on the Interamerican to the Pacific coast.Discovery of a local pineapple farm, Verba Odrec.We will start with an introduction to the farm with the history of Pineapple cultivation in Panama, it´schallenges and projections for the future in the meeting and conference room where you can enjoy a cozy atmosphere with air conditioning and chairs.Tour of the Pineapple Farm where you can see different states of the fruit such as planting,contemplate, the flower of the pineapple, it´s growth, different stages of maturation and other agricultural processes.Tasting freshly harvested pineapples in the field. and learning about sustainable agriculture .

  Local lunch at the farm on the panoramic terrace.  Next we continue  to the dry tropical region of Azuero, encounter with the traditional culture of Panama.

  On arrival we check into our hotel and later in the evening dinner and overnight at the hotel . 

  Hôtel El Panama****sup

  Later we continue Breakfast & Lunch included

• 09 Chitré - Azuero & Whale Watching
  

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  Today after breakfast our exploration of this historic region begins with the city of Los Santos.Visit of the nationality museum, where independence was signed (closed on Sundays, Mondays and public holidays).Discovery of the city and its baroque church. After these encounters with the world of the conquistadors.Road to Pedasi, direction to Isla Iguana , protected maritime reserve. Boarding from the beach.

  Fishing boat to reach the "Isla Iguana", some 7km from the coast.Small island considered one of the pearls of the Pacific. Refuge of wild life, it is an island with very beautiful beaches, seabed to practice mask / snorkel diving, beautiful vegetation but also anincomparable place to observe the nesting of Frigatebirds. From June until the end of October, migration of humpback whales who come to nurse their calves in these warm tropical waters, you will have the opportunity to observe them, they are very present in this protected maritime area.

  Lunch box lunch (varieties of sandwiches, crisps, cereal bar, fruit, mineral water / fruit juice).Seaside relaxation, stroll on the paths of the island. 

  Later in the  evening dinner and overnight at the hotel .

  Hôtel Gran Azuero***sup

  Breakfast & Lunch included

• 10 Azuero - Playa Farallon - Decameron Resort
  

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  Today after breakfast we proceed for a meeting with the local population, visit of a Diablicos mask workshop. Discovery of a craft center.On the road, we will discover the archaeological site of El Caño, an indigenous cemetery from the pre-Columbian era where excavations and research are still carried out (closed on Mondays – public holidays).Shortly after we will stop at Natá, one of the first cities of the conquistadors. Its colonial church is one of the oldest in the country. Lunch at Penonome.

   It is also in this village that we will have the opportunity to meet a craftsman who makes the original Panama hat, then a cigar factory. Continuation for the Pacific coast, installation at Decameron Resort.End of the day seaside relaxation.

  Later in the evening dinner and overnight at the hotel . 

  Hôtel Gran Azuero***sup

  Breakfast & Lunch included

• 11 Playa Farallon
  

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  Today after breakfast its a day at leisure and to relax by one of five pools only steps from the beach. Head down to the white sand beach to swim in the warm Pacific Ocean or try your hand at ocean kayaking, jet skiing or snorkeling. Enjoy a spirited game of volleyball, tennis or table tennis.

  Lunch in the afternoon . Later in the evening  farewell dinner and  overnight at the hotel . 

   Decameron Resort All Inclusive PLUS****

  Breakfast & Lunch included

• 12 Playa Farallon
  

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  Today after breakfast and lunch (depending on flight schedule ) we checkout of our hotel and proceed to the airport for our international flight back home with unforgettable beautiful memories of Panama .

   Decameron Resort All Inclusive PLUS****

  Breakfast & Lunch included