Trips - Visiting the Local Area

We can assist you to choose options for local and regional field trips that are best suited for your
interests and skills.  We have a wide portfolio of activities that you will certainly find interesting. 

Iann Sanchez, professional contract guide, knows the local, regional and national areas
of interest and is available to take you on a range of trips from easy, intermediate, advanced or
for the intrepid, challenging for the most experienced outdoor adventurer. 

Master Guide

Iann Sanchez

Kayaking on the
Chagres River

Kayaking near
Gamboa on the
Chagres River

Photo courtesy
of Leeanna Thompson

Iann having fun
on the Chagres ...

Photo courtesy
of Leeanna Thompson

Tropical Activities - We can assist you to:

• Swim in the Pacific

• Visit Emberá native villages

• Dive in the Caribbean

• Island hop in the San Blas Islands

• Golf at Summit Hills 18 hole course

• Explore tropical caves in the jungle

• Watch the antics of howler monkeys

• Fish for peacock bass in the Chagres River

• Kayak on Gatun Lake or in Chiriqui Province

• Shop in international stores in Panama City

• Walk Pipeline Road, world renown bird watching site

• Hike up the Cerro Pelado Hill and forty steps to the rainforest canopy

• Shop for native handicrafts such as baskets, tagua (vegetable ivory carvings),
  and tropical rosewood carvings

• Attend the Thursday night lecture on Smithsonian’s Barro Colorado Island

Exploring the limestone
caves at Chilibre

(c) Copyright, 2006, Iann Sanchez
All rights reserved

At the entrances
to the caves

(c) Copyright, 2006, Iann Sanchez
All rights reserved

Limestone formations
and the rainforest

(c) Copyright, 2006, Iann Sanchez
All rights reserved

Tropical Rainforest
in Gamboa
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You need not travel far as Gamboa and the immediate surrounding area
has many choices for interesting walks and day hikes. 

Local Transportation

Rent a car, bike, kayak, boat or take a guided tour

We can assist you with all your transportation options!

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