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Other challenges of extreme sports

Other challenges of extreme sports

Other extreme sport challenges. To those who wish to experience strong emotions and thrills, ...

A sea full of fighting fish

A sea full of fighting fish

The foamy waters which surround the Isthmus of Panama are recognized, as have been for many d...

Surfing the waves of your life

Surfing the waves of your life

Surf the waves of your life. The sea that lashes the Panamanian coasts, mainly on the Pacific...

Enjoy the tranquility of the green

Enjoy the tranquility of the green

In Panama golf has been played for decades. That rich history has given the sport great popularit...

The adrenaline of “River Rafting”

The adrenaline of “River Rafting”

Panama is a country irrigated by hundreds of rivers that flow into the Caribbean and Pacific shor...

The climate of the majestic Volcán Barú

The climate of the majestic Volcán Barú

One of the two volcanoes in the country, the Volcán Barú offers visitors the opport...

  • Other challenges of extreme sports

    Other challenges of extreme sports

    Tuesday, 04 January 2011 16:09
  • A sea full of fighting fish

    A sea full of fighting fish

    Tuesday, 04 January 2011 16:13
  • Surfing the waves of your life

    Surfing the waves of your life

    Tuesday, 04 January 2011 16:13
  • Enjoy the tranquility of the green

    Enjoy the tranquility of the green

    Tuesday, 04 January 2011 16:22
  • The adrenaline of “River Rafting”

    The adrenaline of “River Rafting”

    Tuesday, 04 January 2011 16:20
  • The climate of the majestic Volcán Barú

    The climate of the majestic Volcán Barú

    Tuesday, 04 January 2011 16:23

River Rafting

If you ever imagined yourself gliding down the rapids of a river, this is the best time to do it in Panama. One of the main characteristics of the geography of the Isthmus is its tracts of tropical forests, cut through by an enormous number of rivers that flow on long and steep courses. Several of these create rapids, setting the ideal scene for river rafting.

 

In this sport's international terminology, the rivers are ranked from 1 to 5.  A class 1 river is very calm, while a class 5 river is recommended only for experts at an international level.

Some of the rivers in Panama are ranked in classes II, III and up to V, ideal for the more daring rafters. This adventure is led by professionals in the ecotourism and adventure tourism industry, who will know how to safely guide you on the entire journey.

The age limits are as follows:

• Class II / III: The minimum age is 7 years old

• Class III / IV: The minimum age is 10 years old

• Class IV / V: The minimum age is 14 years old

Best places to go rafting in Panama

• The rapids on River Mamoni

• Tubing down Chagres River

• Old Chiriquí: Spins-Get out if you can Creek

• Rafting on Pacora River: La Chapa to San Miguel

• Rafting on Boquerón River

The stretch from Get out if you can to Canoe Portage

• Sereno River

• Old Chiriquí: Palón, Sabo

• Chagres River

• Old Chiriqui River

• Esti River

What to bring

• Water bottle

• Sunscreen

• Sunglasses with strap or cord

• Synthetic shirts for cloudy days

• Swimsuit

• Complete change of dry clothes

For more information:

http://www.visitpanama.com/index.php?option=com_jomdirectory&task=categories&Itemid=0&lang=en


Last modified on Thursday, 07 March 2013 15:51