Picture your family drifting along on the currents of an ancient river as it carves its way through a primordial rainforest. Now picture the look on your children’s faces as they shout the praises of the awesome Mom and Dad that made a day like this possible!
Panama is a family vacation paradise filled with diverse adventures that are both fun and educational. A day spent bobbing in an inner tube or paddling a raft yields great memories and a new found reverence and respect for the fragile beauty of our natural world.
Despite its diminutive size, Panama is home to hundreds of rivers. In a land area just slightly larger than the state of Florida you can float lazily down slow moving streams or battle the challenges of Class V whitewater.
If your plans will keep you closer to Panama City, ask your tour planner about a day on the Chagras River in the Chagras National Park. You’ll find several outfitters on or near the Chagras ready to help with your gear and instruction. You can choose from relaxed swift water runs or whitewater action ranging upward to Class III rapids.
The premier water sports river in Panama is the mighty Chiriqui in the region from which it takes its name. These wild waters are legendary among whitewater aficionados. You can choose from relaxed tubing floats to white knuckle missile rides down Class V rapids. To put some perspective on this… Class VI rapids are considered un-navigable.
No matter where you choose to enjoy your day on the river, your journey will take you through breathtaking natural beauty mixed with the support of first world modern conveniences.
When planning your family adventure in Panama, it is always a good idea to have a chat with a local travel professional. Why come this far without making the best of your time and treasure?
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Volcan, located in the foothill of Volcan Baru, is a quaint mountain village. It is a beautiful combination of high mountain lakes, waterfalls, coffee plantations, rainforest, lush emerald green meadows, springs, rivers, cattle and racehorse ranches, vegetable & flower farms and dairy farms.
Although small, Volcan is very well equipped to satisfy the needs of all its visitors and residents. It has great hotels and guest houses, fresh meat, vegetable, and fruit markets. It offers tantalizing national and international cuisine, grocery stores, Internet cafes, banking facilities and all types of stores.
Very near Volcan is the Volcan Baru National Park. The volcano is no longer active and visitors can tour its tropical rainforest landscapes teeming with highland species. You can view the remains of an eruption that happened millions of years ago. On a clear morning, you can see both the Pacific and Atlantic coasts from the top.
Near Volcan is the largest highland forest in Central America, La Amistad International Park. It was established jointly by Panama and Costa Rica. The park is home to over 90 mammal species, including jaguars and pumas. Among the more than 400 recorded bird species found there are the Resplendent Quetzals and harpy eagles. It is also home to the Teribe, Bribri and the Ngöbe-Buglí Indian tribes.
There are many things visitors can enjoy in the town of Volcan. From visiting La Fuente, Volcan’s community park, to the thematic garden Sitio Barriles, where you will enjoy a mix of artifacts that show influences of Indian, Oriental and African cultures. You can watch how coffee is processed and enjoy a delicious cup of freshly brewed in Jason Family Coffee or taste an authentic natural tropical fruit wine in Vino Don Coba You can visit local artisans and appreciate their splendid crafts or visit Finca Guardia, a horse ranch.
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The mountains above Boquete, Panama are a wonderful place to ride horses. The Chiriqui highland is farm and cattle country. Horseback riding not only has a history here, but it is necessary for rounding up stray cattle and visiting remote parts of ones land.
If you ride and would like to explore the mountains around Boquete, you can sign up for one of the horseback riding tours. This is a five four trip from 8 am to 1 pm for $45. You should bring a small backpack to carry a rain poncho, sunscreen, two-liter water bottle, snacks, and your camera or camcorder in a plastic bag. A broad brimmed hat and sunglasses are also a good idea.
The rolling hills, shadowed by volcanic cliffs of the Caldera Highlands, make a wonderful place to ride and enjoy the beauty of nature. The area is dryer than Boquete. This is typical of this whole mountainous region. There seems to be a different micro-climate around every turn or at least up of down every trail.
On this trip you will visit the Caldera River hot springs. You will see pre Colombian drawings on rock faces. You will be led by an experienced horseman and guide from the Boquete area who will deal with any problems with you tack and point out sites of interest along the say. The trail you will follow has excellent views up towards the peak of 11,000 foot Volcan Baru and down into the Caldera River Valley around Boquete.
This trip is a wonderful getaway to a different world reachable only on foot or horseback.
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