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or south for longer trips of several days. Most destinations are an hour or less by local air carrier or overland by tour bus. A typical soft adventure that also has some very eye-opening moments: touring the rain forest canopy at... See more » or south for longer trips of several days. Most destinations are an hour or less by local air carrier or overland by tour bus. A typical soft adventure that also has some very eye-opening moments: touring the rain forest canopy at El Chorro del Macho Waterfall in El Valle De Anton, an expedition that’s a short trip east into nearby El Coclé province. You begin your hike up to the steel-cable system that’s distributed along the canopy of the forest, which then transports you from tree to tree and finally brings you down the mountain to where the waterfall starts. Another easily accessible inland adventure is to explore the Chiriqui highlands in David province; here outfitters like Experience Panama offer tours of several days into the higher elevations that take you on a panoramic 1½ hour trek up to the summit of Baru Volcano, Panama’s highest peak. On a clear day, you can catch the sunrise over both Pacific and Atlantic oceans at the same time. Nature lover? Keep your eyes open and field glasses ready along the way for sightings of exotic birds with names like the Volcano Hummingbird, Long-Tailed Silky Flycatcher and Prong-Billed Barbet. Yet another alternative to exploring Chiriqui is a stayover right at the deluxe Bambito Forest Resort. Located in the middle of the cloudforest, the resort is your starting-point for local tours that make the 22 kilometer ascent up the Baru summit or along trails within the majestic rainforest, where soaring trees hang heavy with orchids and bromeliads. And if you’re up to making the journey even more physical, then consider the challenges offered by whitewater rafting on the Chiriqui River—a class II, III, or IV tour that can be tailored to first-time rafters and veterans alike. Your river guide briefs you on this stretch of river and its conditions before accompanying you on a high-voltage run through remote tropical canyons and past forgiving rapids. An even easier hop from Panama City is the mountain town of El Valle De Anton. The Anton River is the place for a tubing trip, although the only way to access the put-in site of the river here is by tractor. A separate day is given over to rappelling at the Chorro Macho Waterfall located right in El Valle; you begin your outing with a 30 - 45 minute hike to a cave in the mountain where you are briefed for your adventure. Then you are harnessed and ready for your descent. You complete this first portion in the waters of El Chorro de Los Enamoradas. Then you hike upwards for your second jump. Operators like Experience Panama Tours or Aventuras Panama include all the essential equipment on tubing or rappelling expeditions. You bring the waterproof clothing, any favorite energy bars and your endurance. Water sport adventure… Surfing may just be one of Panama’s best-kept secrets in alternative travel--and while surfers would probably like to keep it that way, it’s also become a growing attraction. For either novice or world-class surfer, Panama provides a singular variety of beaches on both oceans that have the ideal break points for surfing. Nowadays, beaches like Santa Catalina and Mariato in Veraguas Province and Playa Venao in Los Santos Province play host to major regional surfing matches and attract both those who practice the sport as well those who only go to hang at the beaches and watch the impressive waves. The easiest way to plan some surf travel is again, rely on specialists such as Experience Panama Tours to put it together for you and get you out onto one of the numerous Pacific surfing beaches at Lajas, Coiba and Cebaco Islands, or the beaches of Punta Brava, Cambutal, Raya, Guanico, Desfiladero, Madroño, Rio Mar, El Palmar, Teta, Serena, Malibú and Jaqué. A typical adventure here might take you for a few days to Santa Catalina Beach, on the Azuero Peninsula, which periodically sees waves as high as 6m (20ft), though they're usually hovering around 3m (10ft). Check ahead with your operator about the availability of surfboard rentals and shops when you’re planning your trip. Prefer your adventure under the waves rather than on See less »

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