The Panama City International Marathon is featured in Sportfilm's movie, Marathons of the World, as one of the 26 top marathons in the world.
It's also the world's 157th longest running marathon, and Central and South America's oldest marathon.

PANAMA

Panama has attractions similar to Costa Rica--rainforests, volcanoes, and snorkeling. Panama City is the only metropolis that has a rainforest within the city limits,and hikers at the summit of Volcan Baru can often see both oceans at the same time on a clear day. 
Panama was chosen by Frommer's as one of the "12 surprising, thriving, or emerging travel destinations" as stated by Kelly Regan, editorial director of Frommer's

 

Package includes:

5 nights 4 star accommodations Panama City with breakfast
Round-trip Airport/Hotel transfers
Half-Day City and Canal Tour
Optional Entry in Marathon/Half-Marathon
Celebration Dinner-Panamanian Food Dinner at Tambor de la Alegría Restaurants
Visit to Chagres River National Park
Gamboa Aerial Tram
Visit Gamboa Resort and Monkey Island.
Optional 2 NIght EStension La Estancia B&B

AUG 8  Arrive in Panama, transfer to hotel and check in

AUG 9 Breakfast at hotel
Half Day City & Canal Tour
We Hill visit the Panama Canal where you can see how  it works, watching this engineering marvel elevate ships 26 meters above sea level and gradually lower them to sea level by gravity on the opposite side of the Isthmus. Later we will go to Panama Viejo, which is the
oldest city on the Pacifica side of the Isthmus with stone ruins of a once elegant building built in 1519 and
destroyed by Henry Morgan in 1671. Afterward, we must go to Casco Antiguo which is Panama's colonial  section and the home of the Herrera  Plaza, the French Plaza, la Boveda, the Bolivar Plaza,
the Cathedral Plaza , the flat arch, the golden altar and
other historic sites. From Casco Antiguo, we will go to the banking district
and shopping area, We will explore the modern side of Panama City and experience the daily movement of this metropolitan city, you'll see the skyscrapers and the modern buildings and will be surprised by the
numerous international banks operating in Panama. The next stop is Amador, which is a stretch of road
that joins three beautiful islands to the city and its a very popular place for walking and jogging. From this
point, you will have a stunning view of the city while enjoying the refreshing breeze. We can finish the tour
here, or we can go to the handicraft market where you can just cruise around or buy some souvenirs.
Afternoon attend Expo to pick-up race packet

AUG 10
Marathon Day
Evening Panama Dinner Show
Pick-up at hotel
During this authentic Panamenian folkloric dinner show  you will enjoy a dance show, which demonstrates the Spanish, African, and Indian influences in our culture. You will be amazed by the display of our national dress, the beautiful “Pollera” - one of the most spectacular folkloric dresses in the world.

AUG 11
Breakfast at Hotel
Emberá – Chagres River Nacional Park.
This tour leaves Panama City at 8:00 AM take a short drive from Panama city. The expedition starts with a dugout canoe ride with Embera Indians up the Chagres and its tributaries. By mid day we are ready to continue the adventure on foot within Chagres National Park.
The park was created in 1985 to protect over 300,000 acres of rainforests as part of Panama’s conservation strategy and to conserve the watershed which provides over 50% of the fresh water needed for the operation of the Panama Canal, as well as the drinking water for the two largest cities in the country.We will visit paradise found in its purest form. and have a wonderful a ride in a "piragua" (a native boat) along the route commonly used by the Indians for their daily transport along the Chagres River. A hike through a forest follows, with a local indigenous guide and an expert guide to explain botanical novelties and the culture of this authentic Chocoe-Embera village. In the village, the tribe will share their culture through dances, rituals, food, etc. You will have the opportunity
to partake in "jagua", body painting with vegetable ink. Arrival back in Panama City is estimated at 4:00 PM.

AUG 12
Breakast at Hotel
Gamboa Aerial Tram
Discover the secrets of the upper rainforest canopy with a ride on the Resort aerial tram. The tram takes
you from the shodowy rainforest floor through the under story, and into the sundrenched canopy. There
you can enjoy a bird eye view of a thousand hues of green interspersed with the fluorescent exclamation
points of flowering trees. The aerial tram is located in 100 hectares of rain forest licensed to Gamboa Rainforest Resort. Here one finds an exuberant flora and fauna typical of Panama's neo -tropical forests. Flora includes species such as the Guarumo (Trumpet tree), Manglillo, Mangavé, Higo de
Montaña, Espavé (Wild Cashew), Balsa, and others. This impressive plant diversity is the food source for all kinds of indigenous animals including these mammals: Coatimundi, Peccary, Howler Monkey, Squirrels,
Capybara, and Sloth. Beautiful birds such as Toucans, Trogons, Parrots, and Momots are also plentiful.
Reptiles and amphibians found in the Panamanian forests include: Caimans, Iguanas, and dozens of
species of frogs. At the bottom of the evolutionary scale is the world of the insects, many of which are
beautifully colored such as butterflies, dragonflies, cicadas, and others.
ROUTE:
The aerial tram travels 1.2 kms. thorough the canopy
of the forest in 72 minutes, not including time spent at
the lookout. Its speed is no greater than 1 m/s. so you
can enjoy the most.

Monkey Island
We will visit the Gamboa resort to take a tour on a small boat and chose to go to the monkey island ,you
will get on a small boat with a guide, ride about 20 minutes into the lake to reach the island. You stay in the boat while the guide tries to attract the monkeys by making noises and offering food. If we are lucky we
will se a few of them up close enough to take pictures.

AUG 13
Breakfast at Hotel
Check-out and depart Panama

Cost  $899 Per Person Double Occupancy      $1379 Single Occupancy

AUG 14, 15
Optional 2 night extensions at La Estancia B&B
In B&B La Estancia, you are literally at tree top level, it is surrounded by green and nature, a popular place to stay for the bird watchers as well nature lovers who enjoys being woken up in the morning by the sounds of birds. We serve a hearty home cooked breakfast in our balconies including eggs and bacon, sausages, delicious pancake as well as a selection of fresh fruit, cereal, yogurt, cheese, fruit juice and bread. Tea and coffee, fruit are complimentary to our guests throughout the day. Complimentary High speed internet is also available to our guests.

For those who like to walk can take the 20mins walk up right from the B&B to the top of Cerro Ancon where one can enjoy a complete view of Panama city and of the Miraflores Lock as well as the Pedro Miguel Lock of the Panama Canal. On your walk around Cerro Ancon, you will be able to view the monkey, exotic birds, deer, sloth and many other types of animals and the unspoiled vegetation that are unique to this area.

AUG 16 Transfer to Airport - Depart Panama

Cost:
Standard Room    $135 per person Double     $180 per person Single

International Airfare Not Included.
 

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