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		<title>Louie and Mary</title>
		<link>http://www.insidepma.com/2009/12/29/louie-and-mary/</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[From the very first minute we met Roberto at the Panama airport we were watched over very carefully.  Our pleasure and enjoyment of your beautiful country was much greater than our expectations.  Roberto was a careful driver and an outstanding guide and we were delighted with his descriptions of the canal, history, and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>From the very first minute we met Roberto at the Panama airport we were watched over very carefully.  Our pleasure and enjoyment of your beautiful country was much greater than our expectations.  Roberto was a careful driver and an outstanding guide and we were delighted with his descriptions of the canal, history, and anecdotes were wonderful.  He&#8217;s a true gentleman, always on time, and fun to be with.</p>
<p>The canal cruise on Saturday was a perfect experience for us.  We loved every minute and will never forget it.  The hotel was very good and we were treated so very well.  Thank you!  Thank you!  Thank you!</p>
<p>Warm regards,<br />
Louie and Mary</p>
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		<title>Embassy Collection &#8211; Luxurious Communities</title>
		<link>http://www.insidepma.com/2009/05/27/embassy-collection-luxurious-communities/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 15:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Panama is home to immigrants from throughout the world since the construction of Panama Canal, and different cultures established in the country, that&#8217;s why Panama is a mixture of culture and races, so you will never feel as a foreigner, since you&#8217;ll feel as in your second home.
We will meet with qualified realtors who [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.embassycollection.com.pa"><img style="display: inline; border: 0px initial initial;" title="Embassy Village" src="http://www.insidepma.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/embassyvillage.png" border="0" alt="Embassy Village" width="608" height="154" /></a> Panama is home to immigrants from throughout the world since the construction of Panama Canal, and different cultures established in the country, that&#8217;s why Panama is a mixture of culture and races, so you will never feel as a foreigner, since you&#8217;ll feel as in your second home.</p>
<p>We will meet with qualified realtors who will take you to great destinations and advise you on your decision to invest in a new home.</p>
<p>Dear Friends:</p>
<p>Thanks for your interest in Embassy Collection.</p>
<p>We are Inside Panama Tours, Embassy Collection&#8217;s preferred Tour Operator and in order to provide you with an overview of Panama as well as introduce you to Embassy Club and Embassy Village (<a href="http://www.embassycollection.com.pa">www.embassycollection.com.pa</a>), we have designed a four-day, three-night package to assure you that although Panama is known mostly for its famous Canal, it is an extraordinarily beautiful country with a wide variety of outstanding wildlife adventures and historical sites.</p>
<p>Our tour packages include lodging, meals as specified in the itinerary (B= breakfast, L= lunch, D= dinner), airport transportation and a tour of the city and Panama Canal. In addition, you will have the opportunity to meet with the Embassy Club/Embassy Village sales team and learn more about their projects.<br />
Note: If you decide to purchase a unit at Embassy Club/Embassy Village, you will receive a credit for your four-day, three-night Embassy Collection tour.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.embassycollection.com.pa"><img style="display: inline; border: 0px initial initial;" title="Embassy Club" src="http://www.insidepma.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/embassyclub.png" border="0" alt="Embassy Club" width="608" height="154" /></a></p>
<p><strong>DISCOVER EMBASSY COLLECTION TOUR<br />
</strong><strong><br />
Day 1 &#8211; ARRIVAL</strong><br />
On your arrival to Panama City, you will be met by an Inside Panama Tours representative and transferred to your Hotel in Panama City. (Please see hotel options below)</p>
<p><strong>Day 2 &#8211; PANAMA CITY TOUR &amp; MEET EMBASSY COLLECTION REPRESENTATIVES (B, L, D)</strong><br />
Today our adventure will start at 9:00 am on a City Tour.</p>
<p>We&#8217;ll visit The Miraflores Visitor Center, by the Panama Canal; where visitors have the opportunity to observe transiting vessels from a distance of only a few meters away and learn firsthand about the various operations of the Panama Canal, the history of its construction,<br />
its participation in the world markets, and the importance of its watershed.</p>
<p>Then we&#8217;ll head to the ruins of Old Panama, which was the first City built on the Pacific Ocean shore in 1519 by Pedro Arias Davila a Spanish Governor, and then destroyed in 1671 by the greed of pirate Henry Morgan who set it on fire.<br />
We’ll also visit the Casco Viejo, which is the oldest European settlement on the entire Pacific Coast of the Americas, and it’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site.<br />
At noon, we&#8217;ll make a stop at the Causeway of Amador for lunch and then proceed to Embassy Collection offices, where you&#8217;ll meet with a sales representative.</p>
<p>5pm back to Hotel</p>
<p>6.30pm pick up for dinner<br />
Overnight at Hotel of your preference.</p>
<p><strong>Day 3 &#8211; (B, D)</strong><br />
On this day, you can choose an activity from below.</p>
<p>6.30pm pick up for dinner<br />
Overnight at Hotel of your preference.</p>
<p><strong>Day 4 &#8211; DEPARTURE</strong><br />
Transfer to Int&#8217;l Airport</p>
<p>If you plan to extend your stay in Panama, or would like to do some activities on day #3 of your tour package, we recommend the following activities (please feel free to ask for detailed information for the one of your preference)</p>
<p><strong>Day tours:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Embera Indian Community</li>
<li>Golf</li>
<li>Portobelo Day Tour</li>
<li>Diving or snorkelling</li>
<li>Half day Birding tour</li>
<li>Partial Canal Transit</li>
<li>Full day shopping (6 hrs)</li>
<li>Half day shopping (4 hrs)</li>
<li>Anton Valley Day Tour</li>
<li>Playa Blanca Beach Resort Day Tour</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Note:</strong> If your place of interest is not listed here, please feel free to let us know in order to arrange it for you. It&#8217;s always a pleasure to assist you.</p>
<p>Thank you for choosing us over other destinations, looking forward to hearing from you soon,<br />
Saludos!</p>
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		<title>Panama in 4 days/3 nights (Panama City &amp; The Canal)</title>
		<link>http://www.insidepma.com/2009/05/14/panama-in-4-days3-nights-panama-city-the-canal/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 17:55:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Our top #1 package. This tour package is designed for those who have a busy schedule and want to have a well worth experience. Come and visit the great Panama Canal during the weekend! And tell your friends of this unique short vacation.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; margin: 0px 15px 10px 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" title="Panama in 4 days" src="http://www.insidepma.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/4dayspanama.png" border="0" alt="Panama in 4 days" width="608" height="154" align="left" /> Our top #1 package. This tour package is designed for those who have a busy schedule and want to have a well worth experience. Come and visit the great Panama Canal during the weekend! And tell your friends of this unique short vacation.</p>
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<p><strong>** Thursday to Sunday **</strong></p>
<p><strong>Day 1 (Thursday) &#8211; Panama City</strong><br />
On your arrival to Panama City, you will be met by an Inside Panama Tours representative and transferred to your hotel in Panama City.</p>
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<p><strong>Day 2  (Friday) &#8211; Panama City &amp; Miraflores Visitor Center (B, L)</strong><br />
Today our adventure will start at 09:00 on a Full Day City Tour.</p>
<p>We’ll start our tour visiting the ruins of Old Panama, which was the first city built on the Pacific Ocean shore in 1519 by Pedro Arias Davila a Spanish Governor, and then destroyed in 1671 by the greed of pirate Henry Morgan who set it on fire.</p>
<p>Then we’ll head about 8 kilometers and reach the Casco Antiguo and enjoy walking along alleys and colonial buildings, ruins and streets of stone, museums and antique churches, where three styles of construction are combined: spanish, french and italian.</p>
<p>A stop at the folk art market at the old YMCA building will be our following stop, just before having lunch at a Panamanian restaurant.</p>
<p>After noon, we’ll reach our final destination of the day, The Miraflores Visitor Center, where visitors have the opportunity to observe transiting vessels from a distance of only a few meters and learn first hand about the various operations of the Panama Canal, the history of its construction, its participation in the world markets, and the importance of its watershed.<br />
Back to our Hotel.</p>
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<p><strong>Day 3 (Saturday) &#8211; Partial or Full Panama Canal Transit (B, L)</strong><br />
Note: Partial transits are every Saturday. Full Transits are one Saturday a month.</p>
<p>Partial or Full transits through the Canal, onboard boats that comply with the most stringent Panama Canal Commission safety requirements, both in their operating systems as well as in their passenger safety equipment.</p>
<p>This tour operates every Saturday, except for the day when it operates as a full transit. Depart from Flamenco in Amador, go through the Miraflores and Pedro Miguel locks, were you will be able to experience firsthand the handling and operations of the canal itself.</p>
<p>Back to our Hotel.</p>
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<p><strong>Day 4 –   Departure (B) </strong></p>
<ul>
<li><em>Please see tour extension below…</em></li>
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<p>Transfer to Int’l Airport</p>
<p>Included: all lodging, meals as specified on the itinerary (B= breakfast, L= lunch, BL= box lunch, D=dinner), private transportation on a/c minivan, tour guides; entrance fees where needed &amp; taxes.</p>
<p>Not included: International airfare, tourist card ($5 per person), departure taxes ($20 per person), meals not specified in the itinerary, alcoholic beverages, tips, extras in hotels (laundry, telephone calls, room service, etc.).</p>
<p><strong>Note:</strong><br />
** Tour extension &#8211; Optional **</p>
<p>If you have one more day available we highly recommend a day tour to an Embera Indian Village and departure on day 05.</p>
<p><strong>Tour description</strong>:</p>
<p>You&#8217;ll be pick up at the Hotel at 9AM and transferred to El Corotu on the shores of the Madden Lake, which is the main reservoir of drinking water for the cities of Panama and Colon, as well as a supplier of a 40% of the water required for the operation of the Panama Canal.<br />
Here, we board a motorized piragua (dugout canoe) and travel up the Chagres River to an Embera indigenous village.<br />
The boat journey takes us through the rainforest of the 320,000 acre Chagres National Park, which is the largest of the National Parks protecting the Panama Canal Watershed. Once at the Indian community, we&#8217;ll learn about Embera customs and their relationship with nature.<br />
There will be handcrafts available for sale and we&#8217;ll have a chance to be painted with the traditional jagua, a natural dye the Indians use to adorn their bodies.<br />
We will have lunch (fish &amp; fried green plantain) prepared by the Indians and then we&#8217;ll visit the nearby waterfall where we can take a dip in the crystal-clear waters of the Chagres River.<br />
Be sure to bring: camera, cap or hat, sunscreen lotion, insect repellent, light clothing (extra t-shirt and shorts), light raincoat, good traction footwear, bathing suit and towel.</p>
<p>Note: Cash in small denominations is suggested if interested in purchasing handicrafts.</p>
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		<title>Margaret Summerfield, Pathfinder Ltd</title>
		<link>http://www.insidepma.com/2008/12/10/margaret-summerfield-pathfinder-ltd/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 01:25:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Panama&#8217;s most reliable tours and transport service
Always on time, and always know exactly where they are going&#8230;I have used Inside Panama Transport for everything from individual airport transfers through to tours with up to 80 clients, and they have never let us down.  If you are looking for quality, efficient service&#8211;with a friendly smile, look no further.
Margaret [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Panama&#8217;s most reliable tours and transport service</p>
<p>Always on time, and always know exactly where they are going&#8230;I have used Inside Panama Transport for everything from individual airport transfers through to tours with up to 80 clients, and they have never let us down.  If you are looking for quality, efficient service&#8211;with a friendly smile, look no further.</p>
<p>Margaret Summerfield</p>
<p>Managing Director</p>
<p>Pathfinder Ltd</p>
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		<title>Martha P. West, Burbank, CA</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[My husband and I have been utilizing the services of Miguel Samaniego and Inside Panama for over two years. Miguel and his staff are always on time, courteous, and very knowledgeable and helpful with other services, such as arraigning lodging and conducting tours.
We have utilized other companies in the past and discovered that promptness, new, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>My husband and I have been utilizing the services of Miguel Samaniego and Inside Panama for over two years. Miguel and his staff are always on time, courteous, and very knowledgeable and helpful with other services, such as arraigning lodging and conducting tours.</p>
<p>We have utilized other companies in the past and discovered that promptness, new, clean, and safe vehicles, and english speaking and safe drivers are not to be taken for granted in Panama.</p>
<p>It is truly a pleasure to to recommend the services of Inside Panama and Miguel, to my friends and associates, and anyone considering travel to Panama.</p>
<p>Sincerely,</p>
<p>Martha P. West<br />
Burbank, CA</p>
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		<title>Michael &amp; Susan Carmody, Legacy Tours</title>
		<link>http://www.insidepma.com/2008/12/10/michael-susan-carmody-legacy-tours/</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Panama is a wonderful country. The Panamanians are great people,
andthe birding is fantastic. While there I became friends with a man
named,MIGUEL SAMANIEGO. He owes superb travel assistance and transfer
company -www.insidepma.com &#8211; the company slogan is: &#8220;Share our passion
for Panama&#8221;.The toll-free number from the USA &#38; Canada is:
1-866-581-2752. I encourageyou make plans to enjoy a birding [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Panama is a wonderful country. The Panamanians are great people,<br />
andthe birding is fantastic. While there I became friends with a man<br />
named,MIGUEL SAMANIEGO. He owes superb travel assistance and transfer<br />
company -<a href="http://www.insidepma.com/" target="_blank">www.insidepma.com</a> &#8211; the company slogan is: &#8220;Share our passion<br />
for Panama&#8221;.The toll-free number from the USA &amp; Canada is:<br />
1-866-581-2752. I encourageyou make plans to enjoy a birding trip in<br />
Panama. It is an affordablecountry that is rich in avian diversity.<br />
There are opportunities for bothupscale comfort-birding, and if you<br />
like, rugged, active birding &#8211; whateveryour pleasure. Miguel Samaniego<br />
has the essential on-the-ground knowledge,and enjoys great contacts<br />
with local bird guides. He can put together foryou a very rewarding<br />
birding trip. Panama is a perfect destination forbirders these days</p>
<p>Michael &amp; Susan Carmody<br />
Legacy Tours<br />
E- mail  <a href="mailto:MDCarmody@comcast.net">MDCarmody@comcast.net</a></p>
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		<title>Mike Vuytowecz, San Diego, CA</title>
		<link>http://www.insidepma.com/2008/12/10/mike-vuytowecz-san-diego-ca/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 01:14:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I  arrived in Panama for the first time in early 2007. I Was very excited and equally nervous as I had never been to Panama before and did not know what to expect. I had pre arraigned transport from the airport, to my hotel and hoped that my driver would be there, and could speak english as I was tired from [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">I  arrived in Panama for the first time in early 2007. I Was very excited and equally nervous as I had never been to Panama before and did not know what to expect. I had pre arraigned transport from the airport, to my hotel and hoped that my driver would be there, and could speak english as I was tired from the trip, and spoke no spanish.</p>
<p>That was the first time I met Miguel from Inside Panama. Not only was he there to greet me, he spoke perfect english, and had a new, clean vehicle to transport us in (which I would come to realize was a novelty)!</p>
<p>I have utilized Miguel and others from his staff exclusively many times since. Miguel has demonstrated over the top value to me in many way&#8217;s, first ALWAY&#8217;S being prompt, assisting in lodging arrangements, conducting tours around the country, and pointing out added value locations to eat or shop.</p>
<p>Miguel and his staff are extremely knowledgeable about Panama and all that it has to offer and are always willing to go the extra mile in providing service.</p>
<p>I have recommended many friends and clients to Inside Panama and they too, express the same satisfaction with the services provided each and every time.</p>
<p>I am honored to no longer consider Miguel as just &#8221;my driver&#8221;, but a trusted friend and confidant inside Panama, and I strongly urge anyone considering travel to Panama to contact Miguel for all of your travel needs.</p>
<p>Respectfully Submitted,</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Mike Vuytowecz</span></div>
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<p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">San Diego, CA</span></div>
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		<title>Inside Azuero Peninsula and The Panama Canal</title>
		<link>http://www.insidepma.com/2008/11/27/inside-azuero-peninsula-and-the-panama-canal/</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[ The Inside Insight:

Learn the history of the Panama Canal, a marvel of modern times engineering
Explore the longest river in Panama, Santa Maria and the marshes and mangroves that
surround it’s estuary
Visit Isla Iguana frigatbirds nesting colony and pictures the sunsets off the rocky coast of
Azuero peninsula
Live the life of the Embera Indian, one of Panamá [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin: 0px 20px 15px 0px; border-right-width: 0px" title="Inside Azuero Peninsula" src="http://www.insidepma.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/insideazueropeninsula.png" border="0" alt="Inside Azuero Peninsula" width="604" height="150" /> The Inside Insight:</p>
<ul>
<li>Learn the history of the Panama Canal, a marvel of modern times engineering</li>
<li>Explore the longest river in Panama, Santa Maria and the marshes and mangroves that<br />
surround it’s estuary</li>
<li>Visit Isla Iguana frigatbirds nesting colony and pictures the sunsets off the rocky coast of<br />
Azuero peninsula</li>
<li>Live the life of the Embera Indian, one of Panamá best preserved indigenous nations</li>
<li>Meet local artisans during a visit to a clay pottery shop</li>
</ul>
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<p><strong>Itinerary:</strong></p>
<p><strong>Day 1: Depart home/Arrive Tocumen International Airport.</strong><br />
Your trip leader will meet you at the airport. Transfer from Tocumen to your hotel.</p>
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<p><strong>Day 2: Panama City and The Panama Canal.</strong><br />
Today our adventure will start at 09:00 on a Full Day City Tour.</p>
<p>We’ll start our tour visiting the ruins of Old Panama, which was the first city built on the Pacific<br />
Ocean shore in 1519 by Pedro Arias Davila a Spanish Governor, and then destroyed in 1671 by the<br />
greed of pirate Henry Morgan who set it on fire.</p>
<p>Then we’ll head about 8 kilometers and reach the Casco Antiguo and enjoy walking along alleys and<br />
colonial buildings, ruins and streets of stone, museums and antique churches, where three styles<br />
of construction are combined: Spanish, French and Italian.</p>
<p>A stop at the folk art market at the old YMCA building will be our following stop, just before<br />
having lunch at a Panamanian restaurant.</p>
<p>After noon, we’ll reach our final destination of the day, The Miraflores Visitor Center, where visitors<br />
have the opportunity to observe transiting vessels from a distance of only a few meters and learn<br />
firsthand about the various operations of the Panama Canal, the history of its construction, its<br />
participation in the world markets, and the importance of its watershed.</p>
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<p><strong>Day 3-4: Anton Valley.</strong><br />
A 2 hours drive will take us to an ancient volcanic crater with a town full<br />
of activities. After checking in at our hotel, we will visit “El Macho” waterfall and “La Piedra<br />
Pintada” a giant rock with geroglyphs that give us a better understanding of the native ancestors of<br />
today’s residents. “El Valle” as the locals know it, is home to hundreds of artisans who sell their<br />
products in the already famous market.</p>
<p>During our second day will hike the cloud forest of “El Convento” trail in Cerro Gaital and learn from our trip leader the uniqueness of this cloud forest. During the afternoon we will relax in the mood of the famous El Valle hot springs in order to regain energies.</p>
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<p><strong>Day 5-6: Azuero.</strong><br />
After driving from El Valle to Azuero will settle in Los Guayacanes hotel and<br />
continue the tour on board a “panga” boat that will give us acces to the Santa Maria River and its<br />
wildlife. Santa Maria River drains one of Panama largest agricultural areas and provides water to<br />
the rich and flat plains of Azuero who produces a great proportion of the sugar we export today. The<br />
margins of this river are forested and are home to a great variety of waterbirds: herons, cormorants,<br />
rails, gallinules and storks. Caimans of Santa Maria are among the largest in Panama.</p>
<p>During our second day in Azuero your hands will get dirty during our visit to the clay pottery shop.<br />
You will have a chance to volunteer and practice your sculpting skills or you can practice painting<br />
one of the pots.</p>
<p>After a typical lunch, will drive to the town of Pesé and visit the “Villa Varela”. We will learn the process<br />
that torn sugar canes into Panama famous liquor: Seco Herrerano.</p>
<p>Our last morning in Azuero will visit the tiny island of Isla Iguana which is home to the largest<br />
colony of Magnificent Frigatbirds in the Gulf of Panamá. Hundreds of frigatbirds will fly over and a<br />
little trail will give access to a closer view to this remarkable birds. The sand and the coral reef will<br />
drive the attention to the rich marine wildlife that boost in the Gulf of Panama.</p>
<p>After this tour we’ll head to our next destination “Los Buzos Lodge” at Cambutal.</p>
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<p><strong>Day 7-9: Cambutal.</strong><br />
This is perhaps the highlight of the tour since you will have diferent choices<br />
to enjoy the scenary and the wilderness of this remote corner of Panama. During our stay in<br />
Cambutal we will do horseback riding, boat tours, relax on the beach or plan other activities from<br />
the many choices you have around.</p>
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<p><strong>Day 10: The Canal and much more.</strong><br />
During our drive back to Panama City will stop in Santo<br />
Domingo de Las Tablas, a tiny town where the ladies make “polleras” in the same way the traditions<br />
from Spain arrive here. If time permits it, we will stop also in Nata de Los Caballeros to see what is<br />
believed to be the oldest church in mainland of the whole continent.</p>
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<p><strong>Day 11:</strong> Many visitors have the misconception that the Panama Canal is the only attraction here. During<br />
the last 72 hours of your vacation you will see that there is much more around the Canal that deserves a<br />
visit. During day 11 will spend the afternoon admiring the abundance of wildlife that the area around the<br />
canal offers. Monkeys, crocodiles, many birds and if you are lucky even a Manatee could be check marked<br />
in your list.</p>
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<p><strong>During day 12</strong>, you’ll be picked up at the Hotel at 9am and transferred to El Corotu on the shores of the Madden Lake,<br />
which is the main reservoir of drinking water for the cities of Panama and Colon, as well as a supplier of a 40% of the water<br />
required for the operation of the Panama Canal. Here, we board a motorized piragua (dugout canoe) and travel<br />
up the Chagres River to an Embera indigenous village.</p>
<p>The boat journey takes us through the rainforest of the 320,000 acre Chagres National Park, which is the largest of the National<br />
Parks protecting the Panama Canal Watershed. Once at the Indian community, we&#8217;ll learn about Embera customs and their<br />
relationship with nature.</p>
<p>There will be handcrafts available for sale and we&#8217;ll have a chance to be painted with the traditional<br />
jagua, a natural dye the Indians use to adorn their bodies.</p>
<p>We will have lunch (fish &amp; fried green plantain) prepared by the Indians and then we&#8217;ll visit the<br />
nearby waterfall where we can take a dip in the crystal-clear waters of the Chagres River.</p>
<p>Be sure to bring: camera, cap or hat, sunscreen lotion, insect repellent, light clothing (extra t-shirt<br />
and shorts), light raincoat, good traction footwear, bathing suit and towel.</p>
<p>Note: Cash in small denominations is suggested if interested in purchasing handicrafts.</p>
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<p><strong>Day 13: Departure.<br />
</strong>Transfer to Int’l Airport</p>
<p>Included: all lodging, meals, private transportation on a/c minivan, tour guide; entrance fees<br />
where needed &amp; taxes.</p>
<p>Not included: International airfare, tourist card ($5 per person), departure taxes ($20 per<br />
person), alcoholic beverages, tips, extras in hotels (laundry, telephone calls, room service, etc.).</p>
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		<title>Darien Rainforest Exploration: La Marea</title>
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This tour is focused on visitors who appreciate nature and have a great respect of native cultures.
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<p>This tour is focused on visitors who appreciate nature and have a great respect of native cultures.</p>
<p>If visitors want to go see a Harpy Eagle´s nest they will have to hike for a whole day (3-4 hrs each way) through forest trails with a few steep, muddy climbs. The birdlist of La Marea just keeps growing: Sapayoa, Blue and Yellow Macaws, Black-crowned Antpitta, and<br />
much more.</p>
<p>On the other hand, even if somebody is not in top physical condition, they would still be able to visit this site.</p>
<p>The village itself is a great place to be and most visitors will love just seeing such a &#8220;primitive&#8221; living culture today. The kids often perform traditional dances and songs for visitors, and people will have many opportunities to shop for local handicrafts like baskets, woodcarvings, and native jewelry.</p>
<p>Plus the surrounding rainforest is simply spectacular with Blueand-Yellow Macaws flying over the village, among many other birds and monkeys playing in the trees. Even if people don’t want to do strenuous hikes in the rainforest, they will love the village experience and the surrounding wilderness.</p>
<p>Birds of the Darien Lowlands at La Marea:</p>
<p>The rainforests of the Chepigana Forest Reserve around La Marea village allow opportunities to see many of the endemic bird species found only in the Darien of Panama and Western Colombia.</p>
<p>The birdlife in this part of Panama is simply superb.</p>
<p>To give you an idea of the fine birds we get to see right around the village in Darien, while having our meals:</p>
<ul>
<li>Green ibis</li>
<li>Blue-and-yellow Macaws</li>
<li>Crested Eagle</li>
<li>Spot-breasted Woodpecker (nesting)</li>
<li>White-headed Wrens</li>
<li>Yellow-breasted Flycatcher</li>
<li>Orange-crowned Oriole (nesting)</li>
<li>Black Oropendulas</li>
</ul>
<p>Certainly once you go into the forest, one starts finding even better birds including rarities such as:</p>
<ul>
<li>Sapayoa (we have even video-taped it)</li>
<li>Harpy eagle</li>
<li>Great-green Macaws</li>
</ul>
<p>Some other Darien specialties that are commonly seen include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Gray-cheeked Nunlet</li>
<li>Yellow-browed Shrike-vireo</li>
<li>Black Antshrike</li>
<li>Sirystes</li>
</ul>
<p>Other forest-dwelling species of interest include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Red-throated Caracara</li>
<li>Slaty-backed Forest-falcon</li>
<li>Olive backed quail dove</li>
<li>Dull-mantled antbird</li>
<li>Wing-banded antbird</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Location</strong><br />
The Darien Province is the largest region of Panama, yet the least populated. This condition allows the Darien to boast one of the last vast tracts of primary forest in Middle America. Moreover, the Darien region is one of the world&#8217;s greatest Hot Spots of biodiversity.<br />
Our adventure takes place at the Embera native village of La Marea. This village is located adjacent to the Chepigana Forest Reserve up the La Marea River slightly South-East of La Palma, Capital of the Darien Province.</p>
<p><strong>Lodging</strong><br />
Tourists going to La Marea stay in traditional palm-thatched guesthomes of the Embera natives.</p>
<p>The living conditions are for now quite rustic: they only have an out-house for toilet and an open tin-walled shower. We do have mosquito nets and inflatable mattresses so it is rather comfortable<br />
staying there like the natives do, on the floor of traditional stilted homes. Actually our guests love living around the natives and seeing the true Embera way of life, even if that means waking up to a little pet kinkajou running around the house, or the snorting of tamed White-lipped Peccaries under the house.</p>
<p><strong>Capacity<br />
</strong>We have limited the size of our tours to 12 people in 6 rooms. Four rooms have a Full bed. Two of the rooms have bunk beds available for student groups. We can even accommodate large student groups using bunkbeds, the capacity would be up to 20 people.</p>
<p><strong>Getting There</strong><br />
2) Driving some 5 hours from Panama City to Metetí where you will board the motorized boat to ride up river for about 1 hour, timing will depend on the tides.</p>
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<p><strong>Itinerary:<br />
</strong><strong><br />
Day 1 – Panama City Arrival</strong><br />
On your arrival to Panama City, you will be met by an Inside Panama Tours representative and<br />
transferred to your Hotel in Panama City.</p>
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<p><strong>Day 2: Transfer from Panama City into the Darien. Settle-in at La Marea Field Station (B,L,D)</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Day 3: Wildlife Observations around Village and Introduction to the Embera Culture. (B,L,D)</strong><br />
We will spend some time looking for wildlife around the deck of the Field Station. We<br />
are likely to find a great variety of birds including Macaws, soaring raptors, and even<br />
a few species only found in this region.</p>
<p>Afterwards, we will do an interpretive nature walk in the nearby rainforest to learn<br />
more about the plants and animals that call this tropical paradise home. We will<br />
make special mention of certain plants that have tradicional uses for construction,<br />
handicrafts, and even local medicines.</p>
<p>Later in the afternoon, we will have the chance to meet with our hosts, who will give<br />
us some explanations about the Embera way of life.</p>
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<p><strong>Day 4: Exploring the Primary Rainforest – (B,L,D)</strong><br />
Today we will spend most of the day hiking deeper into the primary rainforest. These are areas that have never been in habitat or cleared by humans and contain and amazing biodiversity. Here we are likely to find species that are not common in more disturbed areas, some of which are endangered with extinction like the Great Green Macaw.</p>
<p>One of the highlights of our visit into the Primary Forest, although not too common, would be the<br />
magnificent Harpy Eagle. The Harpy Eagle (Harpia harpyja) is the national bird of the Republic of<br />
Panama, and standing three feet tall and up to a seven feet wingspan, it is the strongest bird of prey in the world!</p>
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<p><strong>Day 5: Transfer Back to Panama City – (B)</strong><br />
After farewells to our Embera hosts, and last minute souvenir shopping, we will pack our belongings for our departure.</p>
<p>Again depending on the high tide, we will start our journey down the river. Along the way we will keep our eyes open for &#8220;Mangrove&#8221; Black-hawk, Basilisk Lizards, Iguanas, crabs, kingfishers, herons, egrets, and much more.</p>
<p>We are scheduled to arrive in Panama City late in the evening &amp; transfer to your Hotel.</p>
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<p><strong>Day 6 : Departure (B)</strong><br />
Transfer to Int’l Airport.</p>
<p>Note: Another option to get to La Marea is by flying to La Palma for about 1-hr, and then riding a<br />
motorized boat for just over an hour to get to the village. (Additional cost).</p>
<p>Included: all lodging, meals as specified on the itinerary (B= breakfast, L= lunch, BL= box<br />
lunch), private transportation on a/c minivan, bilingual tour guides, entrance fees where<br />
needed, taxes.</p>
<p>Not included: International airfare, tourist card ($5 per person), meals not specified in the itinerary, alcoholic beverages, tips, extras in hotels (laundry, telephone calls, room service, etc.).</p>
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Includes birding along Pipeline Rd, Metro Park and Achiote Rd &#8211; site of Panama Audubon Society&#8217;s world-famed Christmas Bird Count, which regularly reports over 340 species in a 24-hour period.
Day 1 – Panama City
On your arrival to Panama City, you will be met by an Inside Panama Tours representative and
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<p>Includes birding along Pipeline Rd, Metro Park and Achiote Rd &#8211; site of Panama Audubon Society&#8217;s world-famed Christmas Bird Count, which regularly reports over 340 species in a 24-hour period.</p>
<p><strong>Day 1 – Panama City<br />
</strong>On your arrival to Panama City, you will be met by an Inside Panama Tours representative and<br />
transferred to your Hotel in Panama City.</p>
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<p><strong>Day 2 – 1/ 2 Day Birding Tour Along Pipeline Road &amp; Summit Ponds (B, BL)<br />
</strong>Early in the morning we are picked up at the lobby of our hotel and head to one of the top birding<br />
spots in the world; having for several years in a row, set world record bird counts in a 24-hour<br />
period &#8211; up to 357 different species of birds.</p>
<p>This great place is Pipeline Rd, a dirt road that goes through the heart of Soberania National Park in<br />
the Panama Canal Watershed.</p>
<p>We’ll reach here by vehicle and start our hike from the entrance.</p>
<p>Eight species of wrens, five trogons, four puffbirds, three motmots, many antbirds and even more<br />
flycatchers have been reported from the road.</p>
<p>Besides birds, you&#8217;ll hear or even see Howler monkeys or other mammal life like sloth, anteaters<br />
and agoutis.</p>
<p>On the way back to the Hotel, we’ll bird watch at Summit Ponds and will make a stop at Summit<br />
gardens, which provides visitors with an opportunity to view many of the animal species found in<br />
Panama, as well as others found in the Central &amp; South American region.</p>
<p>This wonderful place also has an impressive exhibit/museum of the great Harpy Eagle, with<br />
interesting facts and photos of this magnificent bird of prey.</p>
<p>Return to our Hotel.</p>
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<p><strong>Day 3 – 1/2 Day Metro Park (B, BL)<br />
</strong>Today we’ll spend part of the day only 10 minutes from downtown Panama City at Metro Park,<br />
which is the only Tropical Forest Park within a metropolitan area in Latin America.</p>
<p>This great area has a surface of 265 hectares (655 acres), and here we will find many birds,<br />
butterflies and small mammals and reptiles.</p>
<p><strong><em>Metropolitan Natural Park Attractions:<br />
</em>Los Trinos lookout point</strong>: ideal for bird observation is located in the Mono Titi Road.<br />
Here you will be able to enjoy the melody of a great variety of birds that inhabit the park.</p>
<p><strong>Cedar Hill lookout point 66</strong>: located at 140 meters above sea level, from here you will see<br />
the Dorado hopping area, Clayton Hospital, and the two National Parks that are connected<br />
to the MNP.</p>
<p><strong>Cedar Hill lookout point</strong>: the park&#8217;s highest point located at 150 meters above sea level.<br />
You can observe the islands of Naos, Flamenco, Taboguilla and Taboga. You can<br />
also observe the Panama Canal entrance on the Pacific side, the Americas Bridge and<br />
Ancon Hill.</p>
<p>Return to our Panama city hotel.</p>
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<p><strong>Day 4 – Birding at Achiote Road (B, BL)</strong><br />
This is the site of Panama Audubon Society&#8217;s world-famed Christmas Bird Count, which regularly<br />
reports over 340 species in a 24-hour period.</p>
<p>White Hawk, Mealy Parrot, Lesser Swallow-tailed Swift, Black-throated Trogon, Black-breasted and<br />
Pied Puffbirds, Spot-crowned Barbet, Montezuma Oropendula, Fasciated Antshrike, Bare-crowned<br />
and Bicolored Antbirds, White-headed Wren, Red-breasted Blackbird, Yellow-rumped Tanager and<br />
Black-headed Saltator are all regularly seen here</p>
<p>++ Optional – Return by train to Panama city. <em><strong>(Train runs during week days, NOT weekends)</strong></em></p>
<p>On the way back, you will board the transcontinental train for a historical ride alongside the<br />
Panama Canal. This 8th wonder of the world is famous for its breathtaking beauty and drama of its<br />
construction.</p>
<p>Originally completed in 1855, The Panama Railroad became the first transcontinental railroad. The<br />
French Panama Canal Company purchased the railroad in 1880 to assist in their attempt to build<br />
the Panama Canal. In 1904, the United States purchased the New Panama Canal Company&#8217;s assets<br />
from the French, including the railroad. The United States rebuilt and operated the railroad until<br />
1979, when it was transferred to Panama under the terms of the Panama Canal Treaty. In 1998,<br />
Panama privatized the railroad and awarded a 50-year concession to the Panama Canal Company, a<br />
joint venture of Kansas City Southern and Mi-Jack Products, to rebuild and operate the line. The<br />
new &#8220;reborn&#8221; railroad began operations in 2000. The visual charms of this train ride will make this<br />
an unforgettable trip.</p>
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<p><strong>Day 5 – Departure (B)<br />
</strong>Transfer to Int’l Airport</p>
<p>Included: 4 night lodging at a Panama City Hotel, meals as specified on the itinerary (B=<br />
breakfast, L= lunch, BL= box lunch), private transportation on a/c minivan, bilingual tour<br />
guides, entrance fees where needed, taxes.</p>
<p>Not included: International airfare, tourist card ($5 per person), meals not specified in the itinerary,<br />
alcoholic beverages, tips, extras in hotels (laundry, telephone calls, room service, etc.).</p>
<p>Notes:<br />
• Train runs during week days, NOT weekends</p>
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