Day 1
A representative of Nativa Tours will pick you up at your hotel in Panama City at 8h00 to leave for the Costa Arriba of Colón.
Your first stop will be in Portobelo. Small town that keeps a lot of history in its corners, and more from the colonial era (16th to 18th centuries).
The most notorious sample are the military forts that the Spanish built to defend themselves against pirates and corsairs. Only along the coasts of Portobelo we can see the following fortifications: San Jerónimo, Santiago de la Gloria and San Fernando.
The most important building in Portobelo was the Customs House where the treasures were kept until the departure of the galleons to Spain.
But in addition to its historical areas there are other elements that distinguish Portobelo. One of them is the traditional religious celebration of the Black Christ, in which Catholic parishioners participate every October 21.
Another distinctive element is the Congo culture, an Afro-colonial musical genre and dance that is mainly concentrated in the Costa Arriba and Costa Abajo de Colon. His dances are violent and erotic at the same time.
They are a mocking, theatrical, mimicry representation of the relationship between slaves and their white masters, historical episodes of the infamous African trade, slavery and subsequent rebellions during the times of conquest and colonialism.
Portobelo, was included as a World Heritage Site in 1980 by UNESCO.
You will continue to Hostal Casita Rio Indio, where you will spend the night. Lunch is not included, so you can have lunch on the way or at Casita Rio Indio.
To end this wonderful day, you will enjoy a horseback ride of around 2 hours to the Cascajal River that is located within the Portobelo National Park. You will discover magnificent landscapes riding through the Rio Cascajal until you reach a waterfall called Cascada Cascajal. Upon arrival at the waterfall you will enjoy the refreshing transparent waters, before returning to the starting point. This parade is done Western style.
You will spend the night at the Hostal Casita Rio Indio
Day 2
After breakfast, you will depart with a representative from Casita Rio Indio to carry out your 4 hours expedition in the Jungle of the Portobelo National Park which includes a wide range of ecosystems, both in the marine environment and in the terrestrial environment.
If you consider yourself an adventurer in search of wonderful memories, this excursion will allow you to get to know the flora and fauna of the region.
You will spend the night at the Hostal Casita Rio Indio
DAY 3
A representative from Nativa Tours will pick you up at your hotel and take you to Buenaventura, a picturesque little town in the province of Colón, where our local guide will meet you and the boat tour will begin.
You will navigate parallel to the coast until you reach the famous “Blue Veins”, a passage between mangroves with a unique color contrast between the green of nature and the crystalline blue of the water. Seen from the sky, this passage seems to represent the veins of nature.
Leaving the “Venas Azules”, you will arrive at the beautiful “Playa Blanca”, a unique diving destination in the area. Its crystal clear waters are favorable for snorkeling. It has a spectacular view of a small wild island, and if you are lucky you will see a family of howler monkeys residing on this beach.
In the afternoon, you will continue your boat trip to “Mangote Island”. You will walk along a trail accompanied by a local guide, enjoy the beach, kayak and snorkel in the crystal clear waters that surround this magnificent island.
As sunset approaches, the boat will come to pick you up and navigate back to the port where the driver will be waiting to take you back to your hotel in Panama City.
Included
Ground transportations
Aquatic transports
Visits and entrances
Casita Rio Indio – 2 nights with breakfast
Lunch day 3
Not included
Lunches (except day 3)
Dinners
Tips
It is recommended to bring
Sunscreen
Hat or cap
Shoes that can get wet
Long pants for horseback riding and the jungle
Towel for the beach and waterfall
National Park entrance 5.00 $ per person
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