TOURISM IN PANAMA

Pre- and Post-Congress Tours

Why not use the opportunity of the 2024 FWC to discover more of Panama? Pre-registration is required.

If fewer than 2 participants register for each tour per day, it will not take place.

Panama Three Cities Experience

Experience the three Panama Cities in a half-day tour We will first go to the Old Panama City or Panama Viejo Founded in 1519 a UNESCO Heritage Monument It is the oldest European settlement on the Pacific Coast of the Americas Next, we will visit the Old Quarter (Casco Viejo) or the second City of Panama Finally, we will do a panoramic tour of the Modern City during the transfer to Casco Viejo, where our guests will appreciate the contrast between the three cities Once at the Old Quarter, we will walk through its narrow streets and learn about the history, culture, and architectural development of the second Panama City You will have the opportunity to buy handicrafts and enjoy the view.

Duration: 05:00 (Approx.) | Level of Difficulty: Easy to Moderate

Recommendations: comfortable clothes and shoes, sunscreen, raincoat, hat, and a reusable bottle of water.

Dates: Friday, Sept. 27 // Saturday, Sept. 28 // Sunday, Sept. 29

US$ 70.00 per person

Includes: Transportation from/to the Hotel, Insurance, Certified Driver Guide or Certified Tour Guide, Entrance Fee to Panamá La Vieja, and Water.

BIKE'S AMADOR

Enjoy one of Panama City’s most fun-filled green spaces. The rock was extracted between 1904 to 1914 when the Panama Canal was built, and it was also used to build the causeway. The road extends 6 kilometers (3.7 miles) out into the Pacific Ocean, linking the mainland with the islands of Naos, Perico, and Flamenco.

At Amador Causeway, we offer a wide variety of bikes, skates, and skateboards. You can choose between 6 and 3-passenger bicycles, mountain bikes, children's bicycles, bicycles with an extra seat for children, carriages to carry your pet, skates, and skateboards of different sizes.

Duration: 04:00 (Approx.) | Level of Difficulty: Easy to Moderate.

Recommendations: comfortable clothes and shoes, sunscreen, and a bottle of water.

Dates: Monday, Sept. 23 // Friday, Sept. 27 // Saturday, Sept. 28 // Sunday, Sept. 29

US$ 70.00 per person

Includes: Roundtrip Transfers to Amador, Vehicle Insurance, Certified Driver-Guide or Certified Tour Guide, bicycle to do the activity, Bottled Water& Refreshment Station (Gatorade, Cokes, etc.)

Panama Canal & Causeway Experience

07:45 am Departure from the Hotel. Our experience begins with a visit to the Panama Canal at the Pacific end, one of the most important engineering wonders in the World and one of the most important waterways. Panama Canal's Visitor Center is ideal for observing the operation of the Canal and the passage of ships through the locks to shorten the time and distance between their destinations. See the documentary and go through the locks and mechanical operations of the canal. Glide airborne over Panama, the railway, and the country. Discover the unexpected tropical rainforest beauty and wildlife in a native canoe. The film sweeps you from the days when Conquistadores struggled through a water-soaked quagmire, to the American engineering achievement that revolutionized shipping and tropical medicine.

After our visit, we will transfer the guests to the Amador Causeway for a group photo before returning to the hotel.

Important note: this itinerary may vary depending on the operation of the Panama Canal on the day of the visit.

Level of Difficulty: Easy.

Recommendations: comfortable clothes and shoes, sunscreen, raincoat, hat, and a reusable water bottle.

Dates: Monday, Sept. 23 // Friday, Sept. 27 // Saturday, Sept. 28 // Sunday, Sept. 29

US$80.00 per person

Includes: Transportation from/to the Hotel, Vehicle Insurance, Certified Driver-Guide or Certified Tour Guide, Entrance Ticket to Miraflores Visitors Center and the Imax Theatre, and Bottled Water.

Emberá Indigenous Village Visit

This trip is indeed paradise found in its purest form! The enchanting journey takes us deep into the dense jungles of the Chagres River. Our adventure begins with a one-hour transfer until we get to the Chagres River at Gamboa rainforest pier then, we will navigate up the river in the Emberá traditional hand-carved boats. Once at the village, you will be taken back in time as you are immersed in the ancient Emberá ancestral cultural traditions including dances and music that have not changed much ever since pre-colonial times. You will also experience the ancients Temporary Tattoos, Cooking Classes, Lake rides, Wiseman conversation, Work with the little kids, and CSR - Village Tree Planting. Before returning to the pier, members of the Emberá community will offer us a traditional meal made of fresh fish and plantains. You will have the opportunity to appreciate the beautiful handcrafts that the local Emberá market has to offer.

Duration: 06:00 hrs. (Approx.)

Level of difficulty: Easy.

What to bring: comfortable walking shoes and clothing, mosquito repellent, a rain jacket or poncho, sunblock, a hat, and sunglasses.

Dates: Monday, Sept. 23 // Friday, Sept. 27 // Saturday, Sept. 28 // Sunday, Sept. 29

US$165.00 per person

Includes: Transportation from/to Hotel, Insurance, Certified Driver Guide or Certified Tour Guide, Entrance fee to Chagres National Park, boat ride, Seasonal Fruits, traditional Lunch at the Emberá Community, Bottled Water & Refreshments.

Beach Day at Taboga Island (Pacific Ocean)

Enjoy the breathtaking views of the Panama City skyline, Cinta Costera, and ships waiting to cross the Panama Canal until you reach the Island of Taboga on a 45-minute catamaran ride from Panama City; during this time, light snacks will be served. After reaching Taboga, you will sail to the back side of the Island, our secret spot, a fantastic bay with beautiful natural views, where you will have the opportunity to jump off the boat and have your first swim!

We also have a stair with direct access to the water. Climb back into the boat to enjoy a cold drink relaxing in our big nets while we sail to our second stop on the Island town side, where you'll be transferred to the beach and be able to visit Town. After this visit, lunch will be served on board the catamaran, and we will sail back to Panama City.

Duration: 07:00 hrs. (Approx.)

Level of difficulty: Easy to moderate.

What to bring: comfortable clothes and shoes, swimming suit, change of clothes, sunblock, a hat, and sunglasses.

Dates: Monday, Sept. 23 // Friday, Sept. 27 // Saturday, Sept. 28 // Sunday, Sept. 29

US$185.00 per person

Includes: Ground transportation to Pier (round trip from/to hotel), boat ride to Taboga Island (round trip), Insurance, a Certified Driver-Guide or Certified Tour Guide, Snacks, Lunch, Open Bar, activities on board and bottled water during transfers.

San Blas Beach Day

San Blas is the most spectacular destination on the Caribbean side of Panama. With 365 islands, this archipelago has white sanded beaches, coconut trees, and crystal-clear waters. In this protected reserve, only 36 of these islands are inhabited (only members of the indigenous community Guna are allowed to live in the Reserve). The experience begins very early in the morning with a 3 hours drive from Panama City to Cartí (a community in the Guna Yala Reserve); once we get through a scenic pristine mountain range and tropical rainforest, we will get to the pier at Cartí to take a boat to navigate the Caribbean Sea to a paradisiac island where you will experience a lovely day at the beach. We will also visit a "natural pool" where you will be able to snorkel around, sunbath, relax, and enjoy a delicious local lunch. At 15h00, we will start our return to the city.

Duration: 10:00 hrs. (Approx.)

Level of difficulty: Easy to moderate.

What to bring: comfortable clothes and shoes, swimming suit, change of clothes, sunblock, a hat, sunglasses and a reusable bottle of water.

Dates: Monday, Sept. 23 // Friday, Sept. 27 // Saturday, Sept. 28 // Sunday, Sept. 29

US$185.00 per person

Includes: Ground transportation (round trip from/to hotel), vehicle Insurance, a Certified Driver-Guide or Certified Tour Guide, Boat Transfer from the pier to the Island, Visiting 2 islands + Natural Pool, Lunch + 1 drink, Snorkel Mask.

Does not include: Local Reserve Tax (US$22 per person), Extra Drinks