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The Chagres National Park was founded in 1985 to
protect the Chagres River Watershed, the most important water supplier of
the Panama Canal. With out it there would not be world commerce as we know
it.
You will visit the Chagres River upstream of Madden
Lake (Lago Alajuela) where the virgin jungles touches civilization.
This section of the river is Class II.
We will pass by Parara and Tusipono, two
Embera Villages.
ITINERARY
Our adventure begins by picking up guests in
Panama city at 9:00 A.M., arriving to Puerto Corotu an hour later. Here we
will cross by piragua motor boat to Victoriano Lorenzo where our jungle
hike starts.
During aproximately 1.5 hour demanding hike we will
be scouting for rainforest animals.
Once at the river we will proceed further upstream in
piragua motor boat up to a place where we will relax and have lunch by the
river.
Them float downstream in rafts passing gentle Class
II rapids.
We will pass by several
rainforest
Embera tribes , Parara and Tusipono, and although a visit to them is not
included we will certainly meet then since the river is their "road" to
civilization.
Closer to Madden Lake, we will proceed in outboard motorboat, for about half hour
back to civilization and back to your original pick up site at the city around
3:00 P.M.
Be ready to get some memorable rainforest pictures !
FREQUENT ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT DOES IT INCLUDE ? All mentioned
transportation, rafts and gear, guides, and meals. Our guides are
trained in white-water navigation skills, first-aid and CPR.
WHO CAN GO ? Any person from nine to seventy
years old, in good health, ready to walk for about an hour and a
half through an irregular and muddy path. Minors must travel with
a responsible adult.
WHAT SHOULD YOU TAKE ALONG ? Swimsuit or a pair
of short for navigating, sneakers or light boots with good soles,
a cap, sun-block, a light jacket or windbreaker (in case the
weather turns chilly), a towel and dry set of clothes for the
trip back.
WHAT SHOULD NOT BE BROUGHT ? Any object than
can be deteriorated by water or valuables like jewels, cash,
credit cards, etc.
PRICE:
USD $ 125.00 per person
Group leader will go free for a group of more than
ten persons.
SEASON:
The Chagres River has enough water to paddle year
around. It usually reach its highest water level by November, at the peak end of
the rainy season, and its lowest water level by May at the end of the dry season.
| OTHER CHAGRES RIVER TOUR OPTIONS: |
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- Our famous
Chagres Challenge, a sunrise to sunset adventure.
- An helicopter lift Albrook Airport directly to the
heart of the Chagres National Park, and then, continue the
journey on rafts.
-
Embera
Village Visit
-
Lower Chagres in Expedition Kayaks
For more information call our office
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- For those persons that are interested in enjoying the
fullness of Chagres National Park to enhace chances of encountering
tropical rainforest animals such as monkeys of the rainforest, sharing
with local embera indians and campesinos, overnight trips are
also available.
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