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Bulletin 2 VI Interamerican Scout Forum Panama2018 XXVII Interamerican Scout Conference In a very short time we will be reunited again, holding the 6th Interamerican Scout Youth Forum and the 27th

The city of the Canal that unites the two great oceans, the city of skyscrapers, the city of constant rain and the heat, the city of wonderful dawns, the city of the Casco Antiguo and Panama Vieja,

1 Bulletin 2 VI Interamerican Scout Forum Panama2018 XXVII Interamerican Scout Conference In a very short time we will be reunited again, holding the 6th Interamerican Scout Youth Forum and the 27th Interamerican Scout Conference. In this occasion it will be in the city that houses the Interamerica Support Center of the World Scout Bureau, the Panama City. The city of the Canal that unites the two great oceans, the city of skyscrapers, the city of constant rain and the heat, the city of wonderful dawns, the city of the Casco Antiguo and Panama Vieja, will be hosting our Youth Forum and our Conference. Raúl Sánchez Director World Scout Bureau Interamerican Support Centre It was in the year 2010 when it was the 24th Interamerican Scout Conference in Panama. At that time it carried out the symbolic inauguration of what would be our Regional Office. We were witnesses to the time in which our then Secretary General, Luc Panisod, opened the door of the building 172, so that all Conference participants may enter and leave a bit of their country represented in a stone that was placed in the fleurde-lis created just for this. Today, after 8 years, again the Conference is held in Panama. Since then many good things have happened and the professional team is Always Ready to receive them in this is now your home. We are working to provide a great experience for all. Panama City, always vibrant, is ready also to receive them. Take advantage of this great opportunity to be in the heart of the American Continent enjoying a great scout event. Always ready to serve!

Miraflores Visitor Center PANAMA CANAL It is a space where you can live the unique experience of the Panama Canal In one place you will find different activities to learn and enjoy to the maximum the

Theater The Panama Canal in 3D Exhibition halls Restaurant Souvenirs shops Schedules Tickets 8:00 am 5:15 pm Exhibition halls, a snack bar and a souvenir shop 8:00 am 6:00 pm Restaurant 11:30 am -

2 Miraflores Visitor Center PANAMA CANAL It is a space where you can live the unique experience of the Panama Canal In one place you will find different activities to learn and enjoy to the maximum the Panama Canal. Theater The Panama Canal in 3D Exhibition halls Restaurant Souvenirs shops Schedules Tickets 8:00 am 5:15 pm Exhibition halls, a snack bar and a souvenir shop 8:00 am 6:00 pm Restaurant 11:30 am - 10:30pm COSTS Nationals & residents Adults US $5.00, Pensioners US $2.50 Students up to 17 years US $2.00 Children (aged 6-12 años) US $2.00. Non residentes Adults US $20.00 Children (aged 6-12 years US $10.00 Times of Transits of the Ships: Transit During the morning until 9:00 am Traffic During the afternoon from 3:30 pm In private transportation takes approximately18 minutes (12km) In Public transportation takes approximately 30 minutes(12km)

Agua Clara Visitor Center PANAMA CANAL It is a space where you can live the unique experience of the Panama Canal It is located on the side of the Atlantic Ocean, near the city of Colón.

Nationals & residents Adults US $5.00, Pensioners US $2.50 Students up to 17 years US $2.00 Menores (entre 6 y 12 años) US $2.00. Non residentes Adults US $15.

3 Agua Clara Visitor Center PANAMA CANAL It is a space where you can live the unique experience of the Panama Canal It is located on the side of the Atlantic Ocean, near the city of Colón. You can admire the locks that include boats Neo Panamax Schedules Tickets 8:00 am 3:15 pm Exhibition halls, a snack bar and a souvenir shop 8:00 am 4:00 pm Restaurant 12:00 md - 4:00pm COSTS Nationals & residents Adults US $5.00, Pensioners US $2.50 Students up to 17 years US $2.00 Menores (entre 6 y 12 años) US $2.00. Non residentes Adults US $15.00 Childres (between 6 & 12 years US $10.00 Times of Transits of the Ships: Transit During the morning until 8:00 am Traffic During the afternoon from 3:15 pm In private transportation takes approximately 1hr,25 minutes (85.2km)

Casco Antiguo of Panama The Casco Antiguo or Casco viejo is the given name to the place to

After the original city, on the other side of the bay, was destroyed and looted by priante

It is one of the most emblematic places of Panama, where every journey tells a meaningful

In 1997, the Casco Antiguo of Panama was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO In

1 km) 24/7 Panamá La Vieja The city, founded by Pedro Arias Davila, known as Pedrarias

4 Casco Antiguo of Panama The Casco Antiguo or Casco viejo is the given name to the place to which the city was moved in After the original city, on the other side of the bay, was destroyed and looted by priante Henry Morgan. It is a place where the historic and the modern coexist in harmony. It is one of the most emblematic places of Panama, where every journey tells a meaningful story to the panamanians. In 1997, the Casco Antiguo of Panama was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO In private transportation takes approximately 10 min (4.1 km) 24/7 Panamá La Vieja The city, founded by Pedro Arias Davila, known as Pedrarias Davila on August 15, 1519, was placed in an area originally occupied by an aboriginal community; for this reason, in this site historians have found archaeological evidence of precolumbian cultures. In private transportation takes approximately 21 min (4.1 km) 24/7

ADMINISTRATION BUILDING Emblematic place in the panamian history, this building

Inaugurated on 15 January 1914, the property is part of the Canal.

handrail of mahogany, the construction and the fine details makes this place an

In private transportation takes approximately 11 8:AM-4:PM min (6.

your family and friends It is also host for local and international restaurants.

5 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING Emblematic place in the panamian history, this building maintains a strong connection with the past due to its importance. Inaugurated on 15 January 1914, the property is part of the Canal. Built with luxury materials, such as its staircase of pink marble, and its sleek handrail of mahogany, the construction and the fine details makes this place an essential stop to understand Panama. In private transportation takes approximately 11 8:AM-4:PM min (6.5 km) Amador Causeway is the perfect place to walk and enjoy a pleasant time with your family and friends It is also host for local and international restaurants.. A place that you cannot miss, for its beauty and history. A site with a beautiful view of the city and of the ships waiting to enter the Panama Canal. In private transportation takes approximately 23 min (11.5 km) 24/7

The Biomuseum It is a natural history museum that is located in the city of Panama. Three million years ago, the isthmus of Panama emerged from the sea and changed the world forever.

Schedule Tickets Tuesday to Friday 10:am - 4:00pm Permanent exhibition and temporary COSTS Nationals & residents Adults US $10.00 Pensioners US $5.00 Estudiantes hasta los 17 años US $6.

6 The Biomuseum It is a natural history museum that is located in the city of Panama. Three million years ago, the isthmus of Panama emerged from the sea and changed the world forever. Divided one Ocean and united two continents. Which led to one of the Most important events of natural evolution in the history of the World. Schedule Tickets Tuesday to Friday 10:am - 4:00pm Permanent exhibition and temporary COSTS Nationals & residents Adults US $10.00 Pensioners US $5.00 Estudiantes hasta los 17 años US $6.00 Non residents Adults US $18.00 Seniors with ID US $11.00 The 4,000-squaremeter museum contains eight permanent exhibition galleries, a space for temporary exhibitions, a store, a cafeteria and multiple outdoor exhibitions. In private transportation takes approximately 18 min (12km) In Public transportation takes approximately 50 min (12KM)

Museum of The Interoceanic Canal Going to over the years by an endless number of places in which noted for having been The Grand Hotel, which was purchased subsequently by the Count Ferdinand de

residents Adults US $3.00 Pensioners US $2.00 Estudiantes hasta los 17 años US $2.00 No residents Adults US $10.00 Pensioners US $15.00 Tours accompanied by a guide.require a minimun of 3 people.

7 Museum of The Interoceanic Canal Going to over the years by an endless number of places in which noted for having been The Grand Hotel, which was purchased subsequently by the Count Ferdinand de Lesseps to install the offices of The Universal Company of the Interoceanic Panama Canal Schedule Tickets Tuesday to Friday 9:am - 4:00pm Permanent exhibition and temporary COSTS Nationals & residents Adults US $3.00 Pensioners US $2.00 Estudiantes hasta los 17 años US $2.00 No residents Adults US $10.00 Pensioners US $15.00 Tours accompanied by a guide.require a minimun of 3 people.on sundays the entrance is free from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm for nationals and residents with indentification In private transportation takes approximately 12 min (4.8km) In Public transportation takes approximately 18 min (4.8km)

Cinta Costera This is a Urban park nearby that connects the

Begins a few steps from the from the venue of the Conference,

of its spaces, tennis passes through, and games.

Panama, from the best seat in the house, abourd the Mega

8 Cinta Costera This is a Urban park nearby that connects the Bridge of the Americas and the South highspeed lane. Begins a few steps from the from the venue of the Conference, and passes to the Casco Viejo, Hundreds of residents make use of its spaces, tennis passes through, and games. 24/7 Tour Through The Bay of Panama Observe the wonders of Panama, from the best seat in the house, abourd the Mega Catamaran COSTS Adults US $49.00 Children US $29.00 CLICK For schedules and Reservations

Tour boat crossing The Panama Canal The parcial tour of the Panama Canal stars by entering the Miraflores Locks, where the boat rises to a total of 18 meters.

In that moment you reach the Miraflores lake, which is a small fresh water lake, separating the two locks on the Pacific side of the Canal.

9 Tour boat crossing The Panama Canal The parcial tour of the Panama Canal stars by entering the Miraflores Locks, where the boat rises to a total of 18 meters. By two different steps the boat leaves the waters of the Pacific Ocean. In that moment you reach the Miraflores lake, which is a small fresh water lake, separating the two locks on the Pacific side of the Canal. Schedule Tickets 6:00 am 11:00 am See the web page CLICK COSTS Nationals & residents Adults US $ Children US $ Transport: hotel-botat-hotel Lunch Unlimited soda and water Bilingual guide Free map of the Panama Canal For more Information and Reservations North direction tour, the check in time between 6:30 am - 7:30 am South direction tour, the check in time between 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Contadora Island is an island in the archipelago

approximately 1 hr:30 min Taboga Island The

that is located in the Gulf of Panama, about 20

approximately 30 min Departures for both islands

10 Contadora Island is an island in the archipelago of the Pearls, located in the gulf of Panama (Panama), 35 miles away from Panama Transportation through a Catamaran is approximately 1 hr:30 min Taboga Island The island of Taboga or simply Taboga, is an island that is located in the Gulf of Panama, about 20 km from the city of Panama. Transportation through a Catamaran is approximately 30 min Departures for both islands 8:00 am CLICK For more Information and Reservations for both islands

San Blas Archipelago The archipelago of San Blas, is a

located off the north coast of the Isthmus, in the east of the

It is the home to the indigenous Guna, which are part of the

COSTS Includes: Adults US $125.00 Children US $92.

entry to the islands and the port In transport to the port it

11 San Blas Archipelago The archipelago of San Blas, is a collection of 365 small islands and islets belonging to Panama located off the north coast of the Isthmus, in the east of the Panama Canal, of which only about 80 are inhabited. It is the home to the indigenous Guna, which are part of the district Kuna Yala along the caribbean coast of Panama. COSTS Includes: Adults US $ Children US $92.00 Ground Transportation Marine transport Lunch Guide Payment of entry to the islands and the port In transport to the port it lasts approximately 2hr:15 min from port to the islands lasts approximately 30 min CLICK For schedules and Reservations

00 Children US $20.00 48hrs Plan: Adults US $35.00 Children US $20.00 Unlimited use of buses City Sightseeing during 24 o 48 hours, Headphones for each person.

12 Turistic Bus If you want to see several of the attractions that we mentioned before, and you only have a day, you can choose the bus tour. Has one route and visits many enigmatic locations of Panama City. Schedule Daily departures every hour between 8:30 am & 3:40pm hours COSTS 24 hrs Plan: Adults US $33.00 Children US $ hrs Plan: Adults US $35.00 Children US $20.00 Unlimited use of buses City Sightseeing during 24 o 48 hours, Headphones for each person. English or Spanish All the travel with no stops approximately 2hrs CLICK Stops: Mi pueblito - Cerro Ancón Albrook Mall Canal de Panamá Calzada de Amador Biomuseo Punta Culebra Casco Antiguo Multicentro For Information and Reservations

Shopping Centers Multiplaza Schedule Monday to Saturday 10:00 am -

approximately 12 min Multicentro Schedule Monday to Saturday 10:00

min Albrook Mall Schedule Monday to Saturday 10:00 am - 8:00pm

13 Shopping Centers Multiplaza Schedule Monday to Saturday 10:00 am - 8:00pm Sunday 11:00 am - 7:00pm In private transportation takes approximately 12 min Multicentro Schedule Monday to Saturday 10:00 am - 8:00pm Sunday 11:00 am - 7:00pm Walking takes approximately 2 min Albrook Mall Schedule Monday to Saturday 10:00 am - 8:00pm Sunday 10:30 am - 7:00pm In private transportation takes approximately 25 min

14 Supermarkets close Deli K, Kosher Multicentro Riba Smith Multiplaza 24/7 Super 99 Punta Pacífica Walking takes approximately 2 min In private transportation takes approximately 13 min In private transportation takes approximately 15 min Apps recommended for food & market delivery

15 Emergency Numbers Police 104 Emergency 911 Ambulance 107 Firefighters 103 Closer Hospitals Punta Paitilla Hospital Punta Pacífica Hospital Santo Tomás Hospital In private transportation takes approximately 3 min In private transportation takes approximately 10 min In private transportation takes approximately 10 min

MetroBus + Metro It is the new form of payment of the

It consists in a prepaid card that contains a chip in

00 balance to be used as transportation on the

National Transportation terminal or in the METRO

16 MetroBus + Metro It is the new form of payment of the METROBUS & METRO (public services). It consists in a prepaid card that contains a chip in which you can store up to US$50.00 balance to be used as transportation on the MetroBus You can acquire it and recharge it in the National Transportation terminal or in the METRO stations of Panama CLICK To see the Routes & stations Selective Transport Radio Taxi Concordia

17 Edificio 172 Ciudad del Saber Ciudad de Panamá República de Panamá Building 172 City of Knowledge Panama City Republic of Panama

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