Panama City Tour

PANAMA CITY TOUR

This morning we will leave the Panama City Hotel to enjoy an Panama City Tour through one of Panama’s most unique tourism sectors. The three Cities of Panama and the amazing Panama Canal!

The tour will start at Panama la Vieja founded in 1519, the first city and Spanish settlement on the Pacific Ocean. This was the capital of "Catilla de oro" and center of operations for the conquest of South America.  You will learn the failure of the first Panamanian development in the 1500's and how pirates gave Spaniards a lesson that made them migrate to the west of Panama City at the end of the fifteenth century.

Next the group will explore the Casco Viejo a colonial area that represent the second Panama City after the pirate attack, characterized by its spectacular architecture. A joyful Guided Walking Tour, which will include the Paseo de las Bovedas; the Plaza de Independencia; the Catedral; the Presidential Palace; The San Juan Church, with its stuning golden Altar; the Arco Chato; the Convenio de Santo Domingo, home of the religious artifact museum; the Plaza de Francia, and Plaza Bolivar, home to the National Theater, San Francisco de Asis Church and some newly renovated colonial homes. At 1 p.m the group will stop at a traditional Panamanian restaurant for lunch!


Right after lunch, we will go to the Panama Canal Visitor Center in order to experience the Panama Canal Locks System. Learn how each ship pays an estimate of $250, 000 in cash and secret treasures that the Panama Cities still hide today!

 Make your group and come free! for info write to moretours@gmail.com or call 00 (507) 66775911. 

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Panama Shopping

PANAMA SHOPPING EXCURSION

Our professional Panama shopping  tour is designed to introduce you to interesting savings! Regardless of you being a developer, personal shopper, interior designer we all love bargains! Some of our clients end up exporting goods and selling them at in different markets. Keep in mind that Panama is the second largest trade zone of the world.You don't need to go to china to buy at China prices or look at the show rooms. Panama imports are 70% from Asia!



PANAMA SHOPPING EXCURSION HIGHLIGHTS

- Second largest trade center of the world
- Distribution of unique products from factory
- Safe shopping at competitive world class rates
- Unique products that you might not find in your country


ITINERARY

Pick up time: 8 am
Drop off time: 4:30 pm
PRICE FROM $50 TO $20  (COLON PORT ADD $20 P.P)

PANAMA SHOPPING TOUR
 

Our private vehicles we will head right into the shopping district! If the group is located in the portof Colon 2000 (Atlantic Coast), we will head into the famous Free Trade Zone. The Zonw intended for whole sale purchases and retails is for items you can wear (jewels, etc) or find something you might want to export to your country. Furthermore, driving on the new highway to Panama City's biggest mall (Albrook Mall) will offer variety and comfort for retail. For groups located in the Pacific coast we will head into the Albrook Mall directly. The Albrook mall is one of the biggest malls in Latin America and counts with great pricing and variety. Brands: Swarosky, Rolex, Converse, Kenneth Cole, Whoops, Nike Store, Quicksilver, Analog, Casio and others at low prices!

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Portobelo and Isla Grande (History and Beach)

CARIBBEAN ISLAND COASTAL TOUR

Once you arrive on a Panama Cruise you might expect to find a variety of activities and tours to jump into. The Caribbean upper coast will offer highlights that will give you an unforgettable day. Pirate History, Rain Forrest Canopy and a paradise Ireie Island man!



Why go tight on a massive vehicle when you can go on a private comfortable bus for less?

Zip line /  Historical Fort /  Beach Adventure

The Caribbean side of Panama is significantly different from the Pacific coast; the drive to Isla Grande will reveal that to you!

Canopy Zip Line 

While ultimately each traveler knows best what kind of adventure they seek, we strive to offer a balanced experience for those who desire an ecological experience with a bit of adrenaline! Along with the second largest zip line course in all of Panama – 9 cables and 10 platforms – we also offer a dense jungle canopy and environment complete with the wildlife it supports. Whether you are looking for an adrenaline-pumping zip line experience, or want to experience the natural rain forest canopy from up above, our zip line canopy tour experience is the perfect activity for nature and thrill-seekers alike!

Portobelo Historical Fort  


Portobelo was officially founded on March 20th, 1597 by Francisco de Valverde y Mercado. This place was selected as the perfect spot to set up a port for the trade routes between Peru and Spain due to its topography and harbor conditions. An estimated more than 60% of the wealth from South America going to Europe passed through this port. Due to the great quantities of wealth in gold and silver that would pass through this port, it was fortified heavily to stand against attacks by Pirates. This heavy fortification has left us with some of the most beautiful and interesting ruins in Central America.

Isla Grande (Big Island)


For lunch, we will go to a nondescript house-cum-restaurant with dining tables on the front porch, about a hundred feet from the water. Get your self a huge order of broiled fish sierra, octopus or lobster!

This natural beauty, imposing mass of exuberant vegetation, of white sand beach with coconut palms, in which the ocean shines with differente blue colors has an extension 5 Kms and a widen of 1½ Kms. The island evolved through three stages before being populated. First, agriculture; second, cattles; third, coconut plantation with the arrival of the families: Durán, Catano, Guábila, Ceballos near 1850. Although there is nothing ‘BIG’ about Isla Grande: it’s an underpopulated Caribbean-coast island retreat so small that one reaches it only by open outboard motorboat. And that’s precisely its charm. Come and observe the gentle arc of docks and beaches lined with soda-pop stands and small restaurants in the front porch of someone’s home. This is what impulses the local economic activities such as fishing, coconut plantations and tourism.

"On the beach in front of them local houses, the boats of working fishermen. Behind them, dense jungle"

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Panama Canal Travel - Day Tour

PANAMA CANAL EXCURSION

In comparison to massive tourism "60 passenger buses" offered by cruise lines, our Panama travel agency is composed by certified bilingual guides that will provide a 1st class service on our 12 and 29 passenger buses.Why go tight on a massive vehicle when you can go on a private comfortable bus for less?

Once you arrive on a Panama cruise you might expect to find a variety of activities and tours to experience in the Republic of Panama. Weather you are docked at the Colon 2000 (Atlantic Coast) port or the Amador Causeway (Pacific coast) of Panama we are here to assist you with a VIP  Panama Canal tour!
 
    

As soon as you are set and comfortable in one of our private vehicles we will take you to the Miraflores Panama Canal Locks!
Miraflores Locks "Look Flowers in Spanish" is the name given to the last locks before entering the Pacific Ocean. This is also the name of the lake that separates Pedro Miguel Locks from the last set of locks entering or exiting the Pacific Ocean.
From this Visitor Center we will see how ships are lifted in different stages up to 15 feet by using gravity valves. This is how they are raised from sea level to lake level and back to either Pacific or Atlantic Ocean.

In a Panama Canal tour we will explain why ships pay up to $250,000 and why Panama does not take credit cards or checks. The Panama Canal takes only CASH and has only been closed one day since it started operations. Come and live this amazing experience!

Depending on your schedule, we will give you an overview tour of Panama City's Casco Viejo and Cause way. Within the drive we will give true facts about the construction of both areas!

PRICE INCLUDES 

Private Air-conditioned bus
Spanish / English speaking flexible guide
Beverages and snacks on the bus
Historical Site Entree Fee
Panama Canal Entrance fee

What to bring : Light hiking boots or trekking sandals, light hiking shorts, sunglasses, sunscreen, T-shirt or tank top, hat, shorts and camera.

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Colon Shore Excursion - Embera Indians

Embera Indian Shore Excursion

The authentic cultural private tour will depart the Panama Cruise port in the morning on our VIP vehicles. A short ride will take us thru Panama´s Tropical Rain Forest to aboard a Indian boat. From there the boat will navigate up the Gatun Lake where we will meet the friendly people of the Embera Indian community and learn about their traditions and culture.  You will be able to experience natural sites, strong ethnic content, Embera´s tattoos and even lunch in their typical huts!  Before returning back to the port we will have the chance to swim in a tranquil natural pool made by a waterfall in the river.  The Embera Indians have a great variety of incredible hand craft that can also be purchased from them; definitely an unforgettable experience!

When we finish with this portion of the tour, we will take a quick tour to Panama City in order to confirm our cities’ beauty. Our VIP vehicle will take you thru the Cause Way (an interconnection of Islands on the Pacific Ocean) in order to get a full view of Panama’s first world infra structure. In short terms you will get across the Isthmus from the Atlantic to the Pacific in One Day! Depending on the ship’s departure you will be transported to a souvenir shop or head back the Atlantic Coast in order to be on time in the vessel.

Price Includes 

Private Air-conditioned / DVD bus
Spanish / English speaking guide
Beverages and snacks on the bus
Embera Community Entrance fee
Panama City Tour 


What to bring : Light hiking boots or trekking sandals, light hiking shorts, sunglasses, sunscreen, T-shirt or tank top, hat, bathing suit or shorts, towel and camera. Read more!

Colon Shore Excursions

COLON SHORE EXCURSION 

Once you arrive on a Panama Cruise you might expect to find a variety of activities and tours to experience in the Republic of Panama. Weather you are docked at the Colon 2000 (Atlantic Coast) port or the Amador Causeway (Pacific coast) of Panama we are here to assist you on VIP tour around the country. In comparison to massive tourism "60 passenger buses" offered by cruise lines, our travel group is composed by certified bilingual guides that will provide a 1st class service on our 12 and 29 passenger buses.

Why go tight on a vehicle while you can go on a spacious bus for less?

The Panama Canal (Atlantic Coast) and Historical Tour: 


Once you are in our private air conditioned vehicles, we will head down the coast of Colon city into the Panama Canal area (Gatun Locks) after a 20 min bus ride. Upon arrival, the group will head into the observation deck where you will visualize ships and functioning of the Panama Canal with detailed explanations and history. It takes approximately 2 hours for a vessel to complete the transit at Gatun Locks, regardless of whether it's heading northbound or southbound.

A visitor's tower exists and sits high up above the locks themselves. While there is a rather large roof that overhangs the front portion, nice photos can be taken from here.

Furthermore, an authentic ecological tour will follow once the departure of the Gatun Locks. We will take fort San Lorezo! The fort at San Lorenzo was first built during the late 16th century.

King Philip II of Spain ordered a fortress to be built to protect the mouth of the Rio Chagres which was heavily used by commerce and slaves ships. This entry was also the easiest route for pirates and buccaneers looking for gold, and the location of the fort provided an extraordinary view of any approaching ships.

It is one of the most complete forts built in Panama and is full of history of pirates and buccaneers that sealed that water for centuries.

The view to the Chagres River, the Caribbean Ocean and all three sets of locks, those at Gatun might be the most impressive. Due to the fact that all three chambers are connecting, you'll have the opportunity to see the entire process completed at one, rather than in two different stages in Miraflores and Pedro Miguel Locks.



       PRICE INCLUDES 

        Private Air-conditioned bus

           Spanish / English speaking guide

           Beverages and snacks on the bus

           Historical Site Entree Fee

           Panama Canal Entrance fee

What to bring : Light hiking boots or trekking sandals, light hiking shorts, sunglasses, sunscreen, T-shirt or tank top, hat, bathing suit or shorts, towel and camera.

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