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DIVE INTO THE AFRO PANAMANIAN CULTURE

APRIL 8th-17th 2027 – 09N/10D

25+2 PAX

Panama invites you to live for more!

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OFFER DE 10N/11D

PRICES:

Number of Paying Persons

Free of charge faculty (land arrangements only)

Price per person (USD) Gran Total (USD) Single Supplement

25 2 2815 71,100 $725

30 2 2720 81,600

Rates Conditions:

• Rates are net, per person, in non-commissionable US dollars, subject to availability and subject to change at any time Private transportation service with pricing based on the entire group arriving and departing together

• Extra charge for including vehicle may apply

• Accommodation in DBL Occupancy for the students, chaperone (25 people).

• Accommodation in two (2) rooms with single occupancy for two (2) chaperones for free

• Four (4) tours included: Discover the Panama Canal Museum & Casco Antiguo (day 2), Explores Panama La Vieja, Afro-Antillean Museum of Panama & Miraflores Locks, the Panama (day 3), Delve into Fort San Lorenzo & Visit Costa Abajo Colón (day 6), View Agua Clara Locks in Colón & Dive into Congo Culture (day 7), Visit to Embera Indigenous Village (day 9)

• Three (3) activities included: Community Service in Santa Ana (day 4), Introduction to Panama Sostenible Foundation and Costa Abajo Colón (day 5), Exchange of Information in Panama University (UP) & Meet the Panamanian Government Officials in Casco Antiguo (day 8)

• Included nine (9) breakfasts (if you depart early on day 10, it does not included breakfast box), seven (7) lunches, and nine (9) dinners during your stay (the first one is a dinner box depending on your arrival time)

• Group Coordinator 24/7

• Conference or meeting rooms for one (1) day in Colon

• Does not include late check-out, laundry, telephone calls, spa treatments, or any other service not described in the program

• Does not include charges for dietary restrictions such as gluten or lactose intolerance or allergies to certain ingredients

TRANSPORTATION:

PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION WITH A PROFESSIONAL DRIVER

TYPE OF TRANSPORTATION: UNIVERSE, COASTER OR SIMILAR

ITINERARY

DAY 1: THURSDAY 04/08/2027 – ARRIVAL TO PANAMA CITY

Arrival at Panama International Airport. Welcome and transfer to the hotel. We will spend the night in the Old Town of Panama City. *This day is subject to flight Schedule* Incluido:

- Private transfer with professional driver from Tocumen International Airport to hotel in Panama City

(approx. 30 min). The entire group arriving on the same flight

- One bottle of water per person

- Dinner box to be confirmed

- Accommodation at the selected hotel in Panama City

DAY 2: FRIDAY 04/09/2027 – DISCOVER THE PANAMA CANAL MUSEUM & CASCO

ANTIGUO

Breakfast. This day begins with a walk to the Panama Canal Museum (where you are going to make a stop to begin studying Panama and his people specially the Afro Panamanians). Casco Antiguo is a beautiful little area and has several attractions that tourist shouldn’t miss like Las Bovedas, once used for storing gold, “Arco Chato” flat arch (one of the reason the U.S.A. government decided to build a Canal in Panama instead of Nicaragua) or Santo Domingo Church, the beautiful gold-plated altar of the San Jose Church, the National Theater, the National Cathedral, the Presidential Palace, El Museo de la Mola (MuMo) or The Mola Museum and other numerous colonial churches and monuments. Overnight in Panama City. Lunch. Dinner. (B, L, D) Included:

- Breakfast at the hotel

- Billingual Guide

- Walking tour around Casco Antiguo “Old Quater”

- Entrance to the Panama Canal Museum. Duration: 2hrs. 30min approx.

- Architect Hildegard Vásquez will give a “lecture on race” at the Panama Canal Museum 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. approx.

- Entrance to Museo de la Mola (MuMo). Duration: 45min approx.

- Lunch To be confirmed the restaurant. Duration 1hr. approx.

- Private round-trip transfer on a bus from your hotel to the Restaurant for dinner

- Dinner To be confirmed the restaurant. Duration: 2hrs. approx.

DAY 3: SATURDAY 04/10/2027 - EXPLORE PANAMA LA VIEJA, AFRO-ANTILLEAN MUSEUM

OF PANAMA & MIRAFLORES LOCKS, THE PANAMA CANAL

After breakfast, we will depart from the hotel at 08:00a.m. to take a private transfer to go to Panama La Vieja, or Old Panama City in English, is situated just northeast of downtown Panama City. The city was founded by Pedro Arias Davila in August of 1519, and is the oldest Spanish settlement on the Pacific. At one time a thriving city, Panama La Vieja or “Old Panama” benefited from the Portobelo trade fairs and most notably from Spain's great bullion lifeline (shipments were said to pass through Panama while en route from Bolivia and Peru's gold, silver and other metals mines to Europe). Next, we are going to visit Museo Afroantillano de Panamá., where we are going to learn the reasons why the Afro-Antillean came to Panama. The main exhibition featuring historical photographs depicting the living conditions of Caribbean immigrants from the east (Lesser Antilles) who arrived in Panama for the construction of the railroad in 1850 and, later, for the construction of the Panama Canal. After lunch participants will be able to witness the magnificent Miraflores Locks and most probably, its operation. An expert canal guide will take us back in time to be part of it. What a wonderful way to experience this magnificent architectural masterpiece and to have a breathtaking view of the 8th wonder of the World. This tour will also include a visit to the Miraflores Locks Exhibits at the Panama Canal. Dinner in a local Restaurant. Overnight in Panama City. (B, L, D) Included:

- Breakfast at the hotel

- Billingual Guide

- Entrance to Panamá La Vieja Museum. Duration: 2hrs. approx.

- Entrance to Museo Afroantillano de Panamá (Afro-Antillean Museum of Panama) Duration: 45 min to 1hr. approx.

- Entrance to Miraflores Locks at the Panama Canal & entrance to the IMAX Theater to watch the 3D documentary about the Panama Canal history and operations narrated by Morgan Freeman

- Lunch to be confirmed the restaurant. Duration: 1hr. approx.

- Private round-trip transfer on a bus from your hotel to

DAY 4: SUNDAY 04/11/2027 – COMMUNITY SERVICE IN SANTA ANA

Breakfast. Walk 15 minutes to Santa Ana, where you will go to a foundation to do community service. Lunch and come back to the community. Overnight in Panama City. (B, L, D) Included:

- Breakfast at the hotel

- Billingual Guide

- Lunch To be confirmed the restaurant. Duration: 1hr. 30min approx.

DAY 5: MONDAY 04/12/2027 – INTRODUCTION TO PANAMA SOSTENIBLE FOUNDATION

AND COSTA ABAJO COLON

Breakfast. Walk 15 minutes to Santa Ana, where you will go to “Panama Sostenible” Foundation office and the founder/president will explain to you how they promote the sustainable development of the country through education, environmental awareness and community participation. Additionally, she will give you an introduction of the community you will visit the next day in Costa Abajo Colón and a lecture about the Afro-Panamanian community. After lunch, the participant will do a mini workshop. Overnight in Panama City. (B, L, D) Included:

- Breakfast at the hotel

- Billingual Guide

- Lunch To be confirmed the restaurant. Duration: 1hr. approx.

DAY 6: TUESDAY 04/13/2027 – DELVE INTO FORT SAN LORENZO & VISIT COSTA ABAJO

COLON

Breakfast. This day we will take a transfer to Costa Abajo to visit “Fuerte San Lorenzo”. The remains of this fort are one of the oldest Spanish fortresses in America. It is located on a cliff near what was the old seat of the town of Chagres, at the mouth of the river of the same name. After this we will visit one of the communities in Costa Abajo and we will get lunch in this area. Do community service. Private transportation to Colon City.

After this day, we will meet in a conference room from the hotel to recap what we learned on this day.

Overnight in Colon City. (B, L, D).

Included:

- Breakfast at the hotel

- Billingual Guide

- Visit Fuerte San Lorenzo and Costa Abajo Colon

- Private transfer from your hotel in Panama City to Colon Province

- Lunch To be confirmed the restaurant. Duration: 1hr. approx.

- Conference room in the hotel. Duration: 1hr. approx.

- Dinner To be confirmed the restaurant. Duration: 2hr. approx.

- Accommodation at the selected hotel in Colon City

DAY 7: WEDNESDAY 04/14/2027 – EXAMINE AGUA CLARA LOCKS IN COLON & DIVE

INTO CONGO CULTURE

After breakfast, we are heading to Aguas Claras Locks, the new locks on the Caribbean side of the Panama Canal. The Agua Clara Visitors Center offers a breathtaking panoramic view that contrasts two particular scenarios that generate mixed feelings. On one side you will find the famous Gatun Lake, where cargo ships or other vessels transit every day, while on the other side, but from a different perspective, you will be amazed by the view of the bigger locks.

One-hour & 30 min trip from Colon City to Portobelo or Costa Arriba. We will find the Royal Customs of Portobelo, the Church of San Felipe which houses the Black Christ. Lunch in a Caribbean restaurant. Watch a Congo Dance and Diablos. This town was the meeting point for trade expeditions coming from both ends of the Spanish crown's territories. Before you leave this town, you will have a small workshop on their culture.

Transfer back to Panama City. Get ready soon to meet in a conference room from the hotel to recap what we learned on this day and later take the transfer to have dinner at one of the most famous Afro-Antillean restaurants in Panama City. (B, L, D) Included:

- Breakfast at the hotel

- Billingual Guide

- Lecture in Centro de la Cultura in Colon

- Explore Agua Clara Locks & Dive into Congo Culture departing at 8:00 a.m. from the hotel

- Entrance to Agua Clara Locks at the Panama Canal

- Entrance to the Royal Customs of Portobelo

- Congo Dance & Diablos show

- Small workshop in Congo Culture

- Lunch To be confirmed the restaurant. Duration: 1hr. approx.

- Private transfer back to Panama City

- Private round-trip transfer on a bus from your hotel to the restaurant

DAY 8: THURSDAY 04/15/2027 – EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION IN PANAMA UNIVERISTY

(UP) & MEET PANAMANIAN GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS IN CASCO ANTIGUO

Breakfast. Private transfer to Universidad de Panama (UP). After lunch, transfer back to Casco Antiguo to meet with the Panamanian government officials. After the meeting with the Panamanian government officials, we will meet in a conference room from the hotel to recap what we learned on this day. Dinner. Overnight in Panama City. (B, L, D) Included:

- Breakfast at the hotel

- Billingual Guide

- Exchange of Information in Panama University (UP) 8:00 a.m. from the hotel

- Lunch To be confirmed the restaurant. Duration: 1hr. approx.

- Conference room in the hotel. Duration: 1hr. approx.

DAY 9: FRIDAY 04/16/2027 – VISIT TO THE EMBERA INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY

¡This trip is pure paradise! The enchanting journey takes us to dense jungles, where the Emberá indigenous people have lived for centuries. Discover this friendly group and enjoy visiting one of the most beautiful and unspoiled national parks near the city, located on one of the most important tributaries of the Canal Basin, the Chagres River. After being picked up at your hotel, you will drive for approximately one hour, then travel by canoe to one of the indigenous communities located within the park. Upon arrival in the village, you will be transported back in time as you immerse yourself in the ancient cultural dances and music of the Emberá, which have not changed much since Columbus arrived in the 16th century. We will enjoy a historical talk about Emberá culture, its dances, and traditional folk music, as well as an exhibition of typical handicrafts:

baskets made from natural fibers of Chunga and nagua palm, pieces carved from Cocobolo or tagua wood.

Emberá women are known as some of the best basket makers in the world, and you can watch them create these beautiful objects made from palm leaves and dyed with natural dyes. You can also paint your body with a natural fruit dye called Jagua, used by the Indians for body decoration as well as for its health properties.

Before returning to civilization, the Emberá will offer us a traditional lunch served on banana leaves, consisting of fried fish and plantains. If you wish, you can purchase some of their handicrafts. Overnight in Panama City.

(B, L, D) Included:

- Breakfast at the hotel

- Round Trip Transportatiom

- Bilingual driver guide

- Boat ride

- Traditional lunch (Plantains and fried fish, water, seasonal fruits)

- Entrance to the community

- Visit to the village and surrounding area

- Entrance to Chagres National Park

DAY 10: SATURDAY 04/17/2027 – ¡HASTA LUEGO PANAMÁ!

Breakfast. Private transfer to Tocumen International Airport. (B) *itinerary subject to flight schedule* Included:

- Breakfast at the hotel (if you depart early on day 10, it does not included breakfast box)

- Private transfer with professional driver to Tocumen International Airport

Thank you for visiting Panama!