Are you planning to make a trip to Panama and at the same time contribute your share in saving the planet earth from global warming? You may book at one of the eco tourism trips in Panama. For your trip to be considered eco tourism or green travel, you must make sure that the environment and/or the residents of the region benefit from your trip. It is not enough that you go through a rainforest or go boating on a river. An example of eco trip is when you raise funds to protect or rehabilitate a watershed on a rafting adventure. If you stay in a hotel that provides a recycled tissue paper, your stay is considered an eco vacation.

If your trip conserves or does not damage the place you are visiting, that is green travel. There are many green travel opportunities in Panama. Virgin forests and unexplored lands are scattered all over the country. Panama is a great tourist destination. The Panama Canal, the 9th wonder of the world, is found here. The country has hosts of things to offer to its eco tourists.

If you want adventure, you can go rafting on a whitewater river It will give you a chance to discover the tropical rainforest. Rafting is a uniquely new adventure that draws many rafters from all over the world. You may choose from full day or overnight rafting with per person prices at $90 for full day and $160 for overnight rafting. Students are normally given special discounts. These prices cover transportation, equipment, guides, water, and meals.

The region of Chirique offers eco adventures on the Quetzales trails, if you want to go hiking. You can trek the trail of El Sendero de los Quetzales. It is a 6 mile trail. While hiking, you can experience the cloud forests, rivers, streams and water falls of Chiriqui. Depending on your pace, this hike may take between 4-7 hours. It will be up to you whether you want to go uphill or downhill. Hiking prices in Panama range from $45 to $100 per person. There are also overnight trips, if you are into it.

Boquete region has the second longest zip line adventure offering. You can take a canopy tour on a zip line. There are 13 canopy platforms that will take you from one treetop to another. As you glide through the trees, you can encounter an unknown world, discover wild life along the way and see the native flora and fauna. Prices for this kind of adventure is $55 for students and $60 for others.

For your relaxation and exotic getaway, the most recommended place is the uninhabited island of Chiriqui Gulf National Park. You may choose from a trip to Bolanos by motorboat, or Isla Gamez. There is also an inclusive private island of Isla Paridita where you can snorkel or swim in the clear blue waters and see fish and corals. When you take a boat trip further away, you can see whales and dolphins.

If you so desire, you can lie down and relax on a hammock tied to coconut palm trees. Truly, there are many eco vacation opportunities in Panama.

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The Gamboa Rainforest Resort is nestled in the Soberania National Park Rainforest. Located on the banks of the Panama Canal and the Chagres River this luxurious resort and hotel has may adventure to offer.

You may want to take the aerial tram into the jungle, relax by the pool or experience the Panama Canal in a boat ride. Whether you are looking for adventure or relaxation it is within thirty minutes of the resort.

You can experience a one-of-a-kind vacation experience in the Gamboa Rainforest Resort. There is a variety of natural wildlife and colorful sights to see. You can escape into a jungle paradise that is appropriate for couples or families. Enjoy and experience nature without ever leaving the exotic comforts of a full-service resort.

From the Aerial Tram rainforest canopy tour you can experience the rich life of a rainforest. Be eye to eye with birds and the creatures of a rainforest while in a comfortable seat of a Swiss-engineered aerial tram. You will smoothly glide through the treetops and experience firsthand the peaceful sounds of a deep tropical rainforest. The tram operator that accompanies your tour will describe the flora and fauna that you see. The tour ends at the Observation Tower at the end of the 1.2-kilometer ride. There is a spiral walking ramp where you will experience a panoramic view of the Panama Canal, Emberra indigenous village, town of Gamboa, and the Chagres River all surrounded by the rainforests lush mountains.

Travel the Panama Canal’s secret waterways on a boat tour and find hidden islands that are the favorites of Cappuccio and Howler monkeys. See them leap from tree to tree. If you are lucky one may come down to get a closer look. You can view wild monkeys in their natural habitat and be as close to them as you would be in a zoo. On this tour you will also see alligators, sloths and turtles that are native to the area. You will passes through the Panama Canal where you can see the large container ships as they take their passage across the world.

If you fish you will be impressed by the variety and quantity of fish in Gatun Lake. Species include snook, tarpon and peacock bass as well as many others. There are not limits or restrictions on the number of fish you can catch. Your guide will take you on a guided private tour of the lake to all the best spots. Enjoy fishing on Lake Gatun surrounded by the tranquility and peace of lush tropical forests.

Experience what rainforest animals do at night on the night safari tour. The tour is in a Gamboa open-air bus and you will see alligators, capibaras, tapirs, tropical opossums and two-toed sloths.

If you are looking for more of an adventure raid the waters of the Panama Canal in a kayak and discover what the Canal has to offer. Whatever exotic adventure you are looking for you can find it at the Gamboa Rainforest Resort.

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Panama offers cultural diversity, white sandy beaches, hundreds of islands, seafood and seven Indian populations that are native. You will find that Panama is a mix of American efficiency blended with Latin mentality. Panamanians have a command of the English language that makes travel there fun and easy.

Panama is between Costa Rica and Columbia and has a population of about 3.5 million. Panama is one of the most ‘globalized” countries in Latin America and has one of the highest GDP growth rates. Tourism is growing fast in Panama and more than two hundred cruise liners land there.

Panama City is not only the central hub for tours anywhere in the country it is a wonderful destination in itself. There is a blend of modern America, old Spain and Eastern bazaar atmosphere. The Panama Canal is the best-known feature but Panama borders one of Central America’s richest rain forests.

You will find cosmopolitan, historic and ultra-modern living in Panama. Panama City is one of the safest cities in the Americas. In Panama you can explore 16th century historic ruins of Panama Viejo as well as visit modern skyscrapers in the prosperous business district. The center of the city is full of cultural and live events.

Don’t forget about the Panama Canal that is an experience that can’t be seen anywhere else in the world. Spend hours watching freighters and ships move through the Canal at the Pedro Miguel and Miraflores locks. The Panama Canal is called the “Eighth Wonder of the World” and is a monument to human engineering and the power of perseverance.

Travel the Amador Causeway that extends from the mainland and connects four small islands offshore. The length of the causeway is lined with palms. You can stop along the way and rest at benches or bike and jog along the paths. Enjoy fine restaurants, sea breezes or visit the Smithsonian Institute of Tropical Research Aquarium. Also available are yacht clubs, a new cruise port, souvenir shops and residential projects to see.

If you are interested in eco tourism it begins on the outskirts of Panama City. Parque Metropolitano is a large tropical rainforest reserve. In this enormous park there are five trails to explore. You will see the diverse natural riches offered in Panama that includes toucans, orioles, sloths, parakeets, trogons, agoutis and Titi monkeys.

Panama offers something for everyone. If you want to relax on a beach there are many to choose from. The climate in Panama is excellent as there has never been a hurricane touch down there. Panama is a great location for a couple that wants to get away together. Families enjoy all that Panama has to offer in educational and cultural experiences. The next time you are planning a vacation and want to do something different take a look at Panama. There is a wonderful variety of things to do there that you will have the adventure of your lifetime. Explore Panama for your next holiday!

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