Panama is a place that has the potential to practice activities that imply challenge, and emotions that are made in the nature, in the outdoors pure, enjoying the landscapes, putting emphasis in the respect and admiration by the same nature.
• Trekking: The landscaping wealth of Panama, next to its network of natural parks, turns to this country a paradise for the lovers of the hiking. Great part of these zones counts on indicated footpaths so that the visitor can enjoy the surroundings comfortably. The parks Sovereignty, the Friendship, Darién and Volcan Barú are some of the best options.
• Sliding in rapids: (River Rafting) Our mighty rivers, next to their adventurous spirit entered it in some of our national parks (Chagres or Volcan Barú) that count on expresses of 3 and 4 within the international classification. This adventure is taken by professional guides within the ecoturism that will guide to him by the humid tropical forest that extends through all the passage of river rafting. Also kayaking can practice tubing, which consists of crossing part of the slope of the river in an inflated tube type life-guard.
• Camping: You will be able to enjoy the nature, far from the worldly noise in the tranquillity of a town, coexisting with your neighbors, in a rustic atmosphere or in the middle of the nature. You will be able to give for a stroll among a next and accessible nature or find something more made an effort like the reduction of precipices, the knowledge of the cultural parks or the passage of the footpaths of long-haul.
• Hiking (long walk, excursion): There are several types of long walks: Field, jungle, river, mountain, night and desert. The long walks serve to stay in form and to know new areas. At the present time, the doctors agree as far as the benefits for the health that implies the practice of this sport. An expert guide will teach to you get orientated with compass, map and until with stars, in addition you will be able to learn several classes of passages according to the type of land. You must take sufficient water, suitable foods and equipment.
• Climbing & Rappelling (mountain climbing and sliding): Panama counts on appropriate places and spectacular views for the practice of these sports: Blue hill, Hill Bell, Spurt the Young women, Barú Volcano and the Male in the Valley of Antón... If you wish to learn this sport, you will be able to have expert instructors.
• Diving (Buceo): Or Snorkeling, in waters deep, nocturnal or submarine hunting. The Beaches of Portobelo, of attractive natural unquestionable, are favorite sites for the lovers of the diving. In Portobelo several operators of diving with facilities in the entrance of the town exist, to competitive prices and simultaneously they offer lodging. In Panama there are other interesting sites like Bocas del Toro, Island Shield of Veraguas, Kuna Yala, National Park Coiba, Iguana Island, the Archipelago of the Per them, with beautiful reefs and a great biological diversity. The Panamanian waters lodge a diversity of possibilities for the diving that almost are not known for many of the lovers of this fascinating activity. Practice this sport with 1,000 miles of coastline; there are a number of wonderful dive spots off both the coasts of Panama. Panama's three best sites are the Archipielago de San Blas on the Caribbean side and Isla de Coiba and Las Perlas Archipielago in the Pacific side. Coiba Island National Park has been ranked as one of the world's best diving locations.
Near the shore on the Pacific side you'll find reef sharks, groupers, and sea turtles. Sailfish, amberjack and snapper are plentiful a bit further out. In the Caribbean, fish tend to be more colourful and abundant and the coral is more visible. The reefs and the biological diversity are unquestionable nature beauty, excellent for those who enjoy submarine photography
• Surfing: The waves of our oceans have excellent dimensions for the lovers of surf because they arrive until the 15 feet of height.
• Golf: Panama has the best championship golf courses in all of Central America. The two most well known golf facilities in the area are the course at Coronado and the Summit Golf Resort. Coronado is an 18-hole par 72 course offering 7,092 yards of professional play. This course is especially beautiful for its fruit trees, including the abundance of Mango trees, which surround the greens and fairways. To put it simply, the course is considered a "jewel" in all of Latin America. Nestled in the forests of the Panama Canal watershed lays Summit Golf and Resort. This luxurious complex includes two courses, the first of which has 18 holes and the second, designed especially for kids, has 6 holes. Summit Golf and Resort is the only facility of its kind in Latin America equipped with GPS technology. This resort also caters to children by offering a family center, day care and games for all ages. Sounds like it couldn't get any better? It does. The Summit Golf and Resort is just a twenty-minute drive from downtown Panama.
• Horse Riding: The "Presidente Jose A. Remón Racetrack" in Juan Díaz is conveniently open on Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. In Panama, no earnings from games of chance are subject to taxation.
• Bird Watching: Panama offers magnificent bird watching. Due to the country's location between two continents and its narrow girth, more species of birds inhabit Panama than anywhere else in Central America. In this country, many North and South American birds are represented, both native and migratory. The famous resplendent quetzal, the three-wattled bellbird, the harpy eagle and the king vulture are just a few of the many species that flourish here. A number of organizations and companies, like the Panama Audubon Society, can help assist in planning your bird watching expedition and maximize your chances of seeing the greatest number of bird species. But all you really need to do to see birds in Panama is grab a set of binoculars and head for a trail.
• Sailing and boat tours: Transit on the canal: You can easily arrange a partial or total transit through the Canal. The partial transit includes the Miraflores and Pedro Miguel Locks to the Culebra Cut. Exclusive transit aboard an executive yacht, which includes champagne, French cuisine and first class cabins is also offered.
