Agriculture: People & Products of Panama

05/10

Activity

11 Days / 10 Nights

Duration

This academic program is focusing on Panama’s agriculture. The itinerary features in-depth insights of the national agriculture and the of the production processes of local fruit, vegetable, coffee and honey farms, as well as insights on beer and chocolate production in combination with fun outdoor adventures.

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HIGHLIGHTS

Culinary City Tour & Biodiversity Museum

Meetings with Representatives of Agriculture Sector

Visits to a Pineapple Farm

Coffee Finca and Honey Farm in the Highlands

Canopy Zip Lining in the Cloud Forests

Scenic Friendship International Park

Bocas del Toro Archipelago

Indigenous Chocolate Tour

PICK UP

At the Tocumen International Airport of Panama at the appropriate time for your international flight arrival. You will be returned for your departure flight.

WHAT TO WEAR

Comfortable athletic shoes and light leisure clothing, rain jacket/poncho, mosquito repellent and sunscreen. A hat, bathing suit and sunglasses are recommended.

INCLUDED

Meet and greet at the airport

10 nights of lodging + breakfast

Specialist guide

Private transportation with A/C

Information kit

Breakfast on all days. L=lunch or D=dinner as stated in the itinerary.

NOT INCLUDED

International airfares and taxes

Domestic airfares and taxes

Alcoholic beverages and meals not specified in the itinerary

Optional activities

Gratuities and departure tax at the airport

Welcome to Panama

Culinary City Tour & Biodiversity Museum

Start exploring Panama with all your senses. Walk through the historic Casco Antiguo, visit a chocolate factory, enjoy a typical local ceviche, typical lunch and visit the biodiversity museum before getting on a guided tour through a microbrewery to taste local beer specialties. (B, L)

Panamanian Agriculture Sector

Meet with a representative from the Ministry of Agriculture, local produce managers, small farmers and local stores that promote local produce. (B, L)

Pineapple Farms and Pacific Beaches

Today we will travel west to visit a local pineapple and guava farm before enjoying the afternoon at the beach. (B)

Chiriqui Highland Finca

Move on to the cloud forest covered highlands of Chiriqui and learn about organic agricultural techniques at local farm, producing coffee and vegetables. (B)

Honey Bees & Canopy Adventure

Visit a local honey farm located on a small farm in the highlands and learn about honey production and the many fascinating native honey bees of the area. Finish with a world-class honey tasting before going on an exciting Canopy Adventure, flying on a zip line through the treetops of the cloud forest. (B, L)

Friendship International Park & Coffee Farm

Go on a morning hike in the famous Friendship International Park shared with Costa Rica, before visit another local farm, learning about the different types, growing techniques and complete process of making coffee. (B, L)

Crossing the Continental Divide

Today you will get on a scenic road trip by land and boat from Boquete to Bocas Del Toro Archipelago. You will pass through the Talamanca Continental Divide and you will enjoy the amazing landscapes of Panama’s highlands. (B)

Indigenous Chocolate Tour

Visit an indigenous community and learn the complete process of making chocolate through making your own chocolate bar in traditional style. (B, L, D)