Ukuqasha kokuvakasha e-Panama Canal

***SPECIAL PRICE ON WEEKDAYS*** $20! ***SMALL GROUP***(6 persons maximum) ideal size for single travelers, couples and families looking for a personalized guided experience ***LATE AFTERNOON *** the best time of the day for a walk at the Colonial District ***NO BLISTERING HEAT and COOL BREEZE** ***PANAMANIAN Guide*** raised and born in the neighborhood. We'll meet by late afternoon at The Plaza Herrera from where we'll start our historical walk going around the narrow streets and appreciating the mix of the architecture styles present in this colonial town, visiting several Churches and Squares , the ancient fort that protected the city. while your guide provides you interesting historical facts about the events that shaped this World Heritage Site. Also you'll have the opportunity to interact with locals along the way and visit the different shops offering souvenirs or enjoying some the local street food due the different options in the area. TIPS AND GRATUITIES: Tipping is expected as part of Panama service culture. It’s highly appreciated and accepted, Being this said; If you consider you have received an outstanding service feel free to do so.

Casco Viejo Walking Tour & Chocolate Tasting Casco Viejo is Panama City's old town and a World Heritage Site. As your local tour guide, I will show you the most important buildings, squares and churches of Panama City's colonial district, while you learn about the Hispanic legacy and admire the European and neoclassical art of its buildings. After a brief introduction about the foundation of Panama City by Spain, and the events that led to its transfer to Casco Viejo, we will walk around the old town. There will be a stop at one of the local handicraft markets and you will have the opportunity to taste chocolate made in Panama, and you can also try the world-famous Geisha Coffee (optional for an extra cost). Other things to note: The tour can be delayed if it rains. Geisha Coffee is not included in the price of the tour.

I will pick you up at your accommodation in Panama City or meeting point if desired and head to the Chagres National Park. Once at the port by the Chagres River, the friendly Embera villagers will take us in a traditional boat by this river, the main source of water for the Panama Canal. We will leave the boat at one shore of the river where we will the hike through a trail in real jungle, this is walking over dirt and/or mud crossing a creek several times to a hidden and pristine waterfall where we will swim in shallow and crystal clear water, then we will hike by the same trail back to the boat and head to the village where you will be welcomed by the Embera community. There, we will have fruits and lunch while the nocó (chief) share with us about their way of life inside a traditional huts without walls to allow air circulation. This time is complemented by a performance of their traditional music and dance. Finally, we will go back to the port and then rest in the car while you enjoy the way back to your accomodation in Panama City. Something to note: The trail is in the jungle (as is) so this experience might be challenging o not suitable for people with reduced mobility however I had people with knee surgeries completing the hike so we can do it together!

Disfruta de la experiencia de estar dentro del Canal de Panamá y conocer con todos tus sentidos el funcionamiento, historia y la biodiversidad que lo rodea. Pasaré a recogerle a su casa o alojamiento en la Ciudad de Panamá para dirigirnos hacia la Zona del Canal donde charlaremos sobre la historia del Canal de Panamá a medida que pasamos por distintos lugares, incluso haremos una parada en un punto de observación para ver la operación del Canal y que pueda entender como opera mientras vemos el paso de algún barco. Proseguimos en el auto resaltando varios puntos de interés en el camino hasta llegar al Parque Nacional Soberanía donde tomaremos una bote para ingresar al Canal de Panamá. Allí pasaremos al lado de enormes barcos y experimentará la escala e importancia de esta magnífica obra de ingeniería. Dentro del Canal llegaremos a un grupo de islas en una zona protegida con el fin de avistar tantas especies de animales como sea posible (y hay muchas!!), entre ellos veremos monos, cocodrilos, aves, iguanas, perezosos y otros. Aprenderás sobre los tipos de barcos que pasan por el Canal, identificarás animales y desarrollará su visión para avistarlos. Esta es una experiencia extraordinaria y memorable, completamente en exteriores y que disfrutarás mucho, te espero! Otros aspectos destacables Hay que recordar que no es un zoológico, visitará un hábitat natural, si bien uno de los objetivos es la observación de animales, no es sencillo encontrarlos, haré todo lo posible y con su participación para que podamos observarlos pero algunas pocas ocasiones es posible no encontrar alguna especie.

Experience and Explore the two faces of Panama City: Want something different than a traditional walking tour? Victor Peretz is a passionate local taking visitors off the beaten path in El Chorillo, the forgotten side of Panama City. The poor neighborhood El Chorrillo has a bad reputation and It is widely known for social problems, crimes, violence and former gangs. It is one of the poorest areas in Panama with a population of about 20,000 people. Only 20 years ago, it was a dangerous area, often ruled by gangs. When the government and private investors started seeing the potential of this area. Many of them moved to El Chorrillo, only a stone’s throw away from Casco Viejo. Get off the beaten path with Victor and see where boxer Roberto Duran trained, learn about how the U.S. invasion of Panama affected this neighborhood, try local food and drinks, visit the park where dominoes are played, chat with the locals in their homes & get to know the people of this area, and learn about the gentrification that has taken place in the now trendy Casco Viejo historic district. The Walking Tour through El Chorrillo. Victor's idea is to show tourists the real side of Panama: the local people, their living conditions & culture. He runs the tour under the slogan: "We are more than just a famous Canal - We are People". We will experience some graffitis, cultures and traditions of Panama! Other things to note This is an experience not a tour! We will not have any standard because this is more about exploring as a local and their daily life. If you have any allergies or if you don't drink alcohol, let me know. I want to make your trip special through local food and drinks, so it's very important to know