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Panama
Panama offers some of the finest snorkeling, birding and deep-sea fishing in the world. Nightlife is outstanding, show lavish, specialty restaurants captivating. Panama is one of the best-kept secrets for extraordinary adventure.
Plan your next Incentive Trip or Holiday! Select from the above tours and day trips: City & Canal Breakfast
at leisure. Depart from the hotel. Drive through some of the most scenic
parts of the ancient, colonial and contemporary city of Panama. Next,
we will visit the Miraflores locks. On this excursion you will have
the opportunity to buy handicrafts and enjoy the modern atmosphere of
the city. Return to the hotel. City Tour Breakfast
at leisure. Departure from the hotel to Panama La Vieja, the oldest
part of Panama sacked by English pirate Sir Henry Morgan in 1671. You
will have a chance to enjoy the noble ruins and take pictures of the
ancient city. We continue with a tour of the commercial center of the
city, the banking district Bella Vista, Punta Paitilla and Balboa Avenue.
We also visit the colonial part of Panama: Plaza de la Independencia
where we will take a short walk to see the Metropolitan Cathedral, The
hotel Central and The Municipal Office, Plaza de Francia and Las Bovedas.
Return to the hotel.
Breakfast at leisure. Depart from the hotel. This adventure begins at the Crosses Road, route used by the Spanish to cross the isthmus to Portobelo. Across
the sparkling blue waters of Portobelo Bay can be seen the remains of
the town, the forts of Santiago and San Gerónimo, and the Spanish
church of San Felipe where pilgrims can visit the sacred effigy of the
Black Cat of Portobelo. Lunch at a Caribbean Restaurant. Return to hotel. Complete Canal Transit You will depart from Pier 18 in Balboa, go through the Miraflores, Pedro Miguel and Gatun Locks, where you will be able to experience first hand the handling and operations of the canal itself. Upon arrival to Colon you will board tourism buses back to Balboas Pier 18. Also available
for private parties. Barro Colorado Island Tour Breakfast
at leisure. Depart from the hotel. Let an experienced guide take you
on an informative hike through beautiful Barro Colorado Island. Explore
the island while observing the abundant wildlife. The island contains
some 1,400 species of plants, 300 species of birds, 100 species of animals
and tens of thousands of species of insects - many of which have never
been scientifically described. Chagres River & Embera Culture Breakfast
at leisure. Depart from the hotel. Visit a community of Embera Indians
who settled in the Chagres National Park. We will take an Indian Canoe
from Corotu Port going up to the Chagres River during 45 minutes to
reach the Indian Community of Embera Drua. You will enjoy the natural
beauty of the tropical rainforest sharing customs and lifestyle of the
Embera Indians as well as a folkloric presentation. We will also enjoy
lunch well prepared by them. Finally we will take hike through a botanical
and medicinal trail guided by expert Embera guides. For a complete list of tours and day trips please contact us at peterson@congrexpo.com
Theme Parties and Special Events The Chiva Parrandera The Party Bus Invite
your guest to a typical Panamanian Party in an open bus where all attendees
dance and participate while accompanied by trumpets and percussion.
Leave at 20:00 hrs from the hotel. Short stop within the city, Pedro
Miguel Locks and Amador Causeway. Panamanian Night Enjoy a succulent Panamanian dinner at Las Tinajas Restaurant. The area
resembles a local village with crafts and artisans. Local dancers will
encourage your guests to participate and dance with them. Typical music
and dances enhances the whole evening. Also available at Mi Pueblito Mi Pueblito is located on Cerro Ancon. Is a replica of a colonial town in the country side featuring exhibits, restaurant and small souvenir shop. Miraflores Locks Plan your next dinner in the eighth wonder of the world and one of humankind's greatest engineering achievements. Opened to traffic eighty-five years ago on August 15, 1914, the Panama Canal took ten years, the labor of more than 75,000 men and women, and almost $400 million to complete. As guests are invited for dinner, they are welcomed by the romantic sounds of a traditional trio. While enjoying your dinner watch from a small sailboat, a giant cruise ship to a big tanker traversed the locks. To enhance this events, our creative team will be happy to discuss any additional theme parties and entertainment options.
Incentive Trip Sample Itinerary Day 01. Arrival at International airport and transfer to your Hotel. Welcome music and cocktails. Free Evening
Departure from the hotel to Panama La Vieja, the oldest part of Panama sacked by English pirate Sir Henry Morgan in 1671. You will have a chance to enjoy the noble ruins and take pictures of the ancient city. We continue with a tour of the commercial center of the city, the banking district Bella Vista, Punta Paitilla and Balboa Avenue. We also visit the colonial part of Panama: Plaza de la Independencia where we will take a short walk to see the Metropolitan Cathedral, The hotel Central and The Municipal Office, Plaza de Francia and Las Bovedas. Free afternoon. Enjoy your evening in the Party Bus Chiva Parrandera a typical Panamanian Party in an open bus where all attendees dance and participate while accompanied by trumpets and percussion. Leave at 20:00 hrs from the hotel. Short stop within the city, Pedro Miguel Locks and Amador Causeway. Day 03. You will depart from Pier 18 in Balboa, go through the Miraflores and Pedro Miguel Locks, were you will be able to experience first hand the handling and operations of the canal itself. Subsequently, you will be able to appreciate the engineering wonders of the Gaillard Cut ad the Gatun Lake. The Ship will return to the Locks to Pier 18. Free Evening Day 04. Visit a community of Embera Indians who settled in the Chagres National Park. We will take an Indian Canoe from Corotu Port going up to the Chagres River during 45 minutes to reach the Indian Community of Embera Drua. You will enjoy the natural beauty of the tropical rainforest sharing customs and lifestyle of the Embera Indians as well as a folkloric presentation. We will also enjoy lunch well prepared by them. Finally we will take hike through a botanical and medicinal trail guided by expert Embera guides. Free Evening. Day 05. This adventure begins at the Crosses Road, route used by the Spanish to cross the isthmus to Portobelo. Across the sparkling blue waters of Portobelo Bay can be seen the remains of the town, the forts of Santiago and San Gerónimo, and the Spanish church of San Felipe where pilgrims can visit the sacred effigy of the Black Cat of Portobelo. Lunch at a Caribbean Restaurant. Return to hotel. Farewell Dinner at Mi Pueblito The area resembles a local village with crafts and artisans. Local dancers will encourage your guests to participate and dance with them. Typical music and dances enhances the whole evening. Day 06. Leisure Breakfast. Transfer to the Airport For more information please contact us at peterson@congrexpo.com |