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Introduction
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Chiriqui Province, east of Costa Rica and south of Bocas del
Toro Province, is
known has the highlands of Panama with, Volcan Baru, a volcano peak 13,000
feet above sea level. Its scenery, flora, fauna, topography and people are
very different from the rest of the country. Its main economy is
based on the land and is also know as the food supplier of the
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The best known river to enjoy white water rafting is Chiriqui Viejo, Class III+ to Class
V.
Our operation is based right on the Chiriqui Viejo, which is about a seven hour drive or one hour flight
from Panama City, 45 min drive from David.
About Chiriqui Viejo River:
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By far, the best whitewater rafting river with
relatively easy access. It is 128
km long and originates on Cerro
Picacho, on the northwest side of Volcan Baru, the highest elevation of Panama.
It passess through beautiful mountain towns of Cerro Punta as a creek but
quickly evolving as a river even before passing through Volcan plains.
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Its watershed is of 1,355 km2 and although its water level is at its best
on the rainy season(June through December), there is always enough water to have
fun rafting year around.
About
our rafting tours on Chiriqui Viejo River:
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Quebrada las Vueltas - Salsipuedes
Class
III- IV-V rapids
and characterized by spectacular waterfalls and canyions. Recomended
for people with rafting experience and older than 18 years old.
Depending on water level we will travel for about three to four
hours a 14 km lenght with a drop of
180 mts, an average
drop of 13 mts per
kilometer. and characterized by spectacular waterfalls and canyions. Recomended
for people with rafting experience and older than 15 years old.
Depending on water level we will travel for about three to four
hours a 14 km lenght with a drop of
180 mts, an average
drop of 13 mts per
kilometer.
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Salsipuedes - Paso Canoas
Class III
rapids. The river does move fast with a drop of 120 mts during
the 10 km of the trek, a average drop of 12 mts per kilometer.
Recomended for everyone above 12 years old with or with out any
rafting experience. Be
ready to have fun. Depending on water level we will raft for about two
to three hours.
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Description
Option I.......... If you are at Chiriqui
Begins by picking up guesses at agreed place at David, Volcán,
or Boquete, in Chiriqui, around 8:00 a.m. We will arrive to the
put in about an hour, later to start rafting around 10:00 a.m. and we
should arrive to the take out zone around 3:30 p.m. and back to
the original pick up place around 5:30 p.m.
Option II........ Flying from Panama
We would pick you at agreed place in Panama City
around 6:00 a.m. to take you to the airport. We would arrive at
David around 8:00 and proceed as Option I. Plane departs David at
5:30 p.m. and back to your original pickup place about 7:00 p.m.
Option III........ Lodging in
Chiriqui
We would depart Panama City at 7:00 a.m. by bus,
stopping for lunch and then arriving to Chiriqui Highlands around 4:00
p.m. We would have a quick recognition tour of Chiriqui Highlands mountain
towns and them end up at Boquete, Volcan or Cerro Punta, depending
on your choice of hotel. Next day will follows similar
to Option I. We should arrive to Panama City around 10:00 p.m.
Time frame will vary depending on river being run,
water level, and weather. Exact pick up place and time are
defined a day ahead of the event.
WHAT DOES IT INCLUDE ? All mentioned
transportation, rafts and gear, guides, and meals on the river. Our guides are
trained in white-water navigation skills, first-aid, and CPR.
WHO CAN GO ? Any person older than eighteen
years, in good health.
WHAT SHOULD YOU TAKE ALONG ? Swinsuit or a pair
of shorts for navigating, sneakers or straped sandals with good
soles, a baseball cap, and sun lotion.
It is mandatory to bring along an ID that confirm that you are
legally in the country since we will pass through a Custom's check point, close
to the Costa Rican border.
WHAT SHOULD NOT BE TAKEN ? Any object that
could be deteriorated by water or valubles like jewels, cash,
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