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ii RESURCES IDENTIFIED N CIRCUIT 2: ARCHIPELAGS DESTINATINS Resources Identified in the Circuit 2: Destination Archipelagoes 380000 400000 420000 440000 460000 480000 S EL DA CA C RI TA BA LE A CHITRECA Y SAN JA C JU A S PE ES EBRAD DA FÉLIX A RANA UN RA EB RA DA 7 21.3 E EBRAD DA LAS 6 BRA.0 E BRAD A CM JA CA VUE E LTAS UÍ CHIRIQ 53 EB RA R FNSECA EB VIB I HIGU ÑA CU 500000 ZA Comarca Ngäbe Buglé 920000 360000 920000 340000 AY J B GATU LA CIL ÑA GU I RA EB DA CA DA ESTER DUPI ÍA SU BI JAC Y A JA AD EBR RINCÓN NUMI BISV ALLE IN BE CU G JA Y CA BA LARG 9 EBR ADA 11 30.06 EBRA SALAD BIJ AG UAL Chiriquí 1 2 SA NT 900000 IA 8 7 6 5 4 DA EL VE RU JA CA GU 98.3 9.54 88 SIN A EB RA DA 3 ES C BA öw Æ AL RA DA EG BR 1.91 Æ Æ 3.2 EB 1.9 4 RA MB RE EB N SAN PEDR 900000 SA NT A M AR VI E EL EL National Lake park golf from Chiriqui 12 CH TA BA SA LL DA ITI RA C CA IM EB BR E DA EL LUCÍA CLE SA LT TUN EB 880000 UT IRA TL 880000 ER I E E TRIBI RA SANTA RA IB Veraguas CUV VIDAL EBR ADA PIE DR A RÁ IT BIC BU IN 1 BU BI LV AINA 19.2 CEPC RADA LA CN EB EBR ADA GRAND DE ÚS JES 19 EBRADA TINAJAS SA N É TIV CA PA BL 13 HUE CA TE E SITA LES PIÑA PIXV AE SA RA N FA CA EL MN S ZA ETE ÑA SAL Herrera TU CR 860000 860000 L S AB GA T S GU 14 L MIGUE S ITA ANDRÉS RAMÍREZ DE MAN AN GR AGU A LAS GA SUAY LEN A BAL MA DR RE E VIE TIG JA BA TE LÓN ANGU ANGU LIT LAG ART AG ER UA A NC BLA 15 8 R SE 840000 A CRUZ SANT 45 10 18 17 AL JUNC Pacific cean 6 P AY A VA L PL CA TI Z 840000 C 1 NEG 16 7 RI 9 BR AV A SAN JUAN 2 PL AY A HE RM S A [ ² A NT NEGR JR 820000 A AR CL Nationalpark Coiba 820000 SA 3 AM AR ILL RA L C D 1:200,000 0 65 130 260 Km. Date WGS 1984, Projection Zone UTM 17N 800000 International Border 800000 Bathymetrie (m) Politische Abteilung -400-50 -200-20 -100-10 Province Border Rivers and Coasts Access routes (km) Pan American Highway Main Streets 340000 360000 Coiba Nationalpark 380000 Coordinates X Y 1- Gambute Station and Museum (Beach)419598.81 843081.01 2- Former Penitentiary of Coiba 423286.47 829390.99 Ways 3- The thermal wells 419807.42 821785.90 4- The Monkeys 420164.87 839977.79 5- Santa Cruz - Cerro Gambute 419362.72 842968.99 6- Gambute 419208.17 843101.22 Strand 7- Machete 417953.14 844307.58 8- Rancheria 422048.41 844351.83 9- channels 431140.36 850878.50 10- Gold Granit 421386.98 839381.03 400000 Bandage 11- Rural Tourism Puerto Remedios 12- Rural Tourism Puerto Vidal 13- Rural tourism Pixvae 14- Nachhaltiger Tourismus Honda Bay 15- Rural sustainable tourism Arrimadero 16- Sustainable Tourism Santa Catalina 17- Rural Sustainable Tourism Gouverneur 18- Rural tourism Sustainable Cébaco 19- Rural tourism Port Mutis. I ö Accommodations: In david is registered the existence of 41 lodgings (15 hotels, 5 pensions and 21 hostels). There are 17 accommodations registered in Santiago (9 hotels, 1 motel, 2 residences, 1 Hostel, 3 pensions and 1 hut). Restaurants: 17 restaurants are registered with David. There are 132 restaurants registered in Santiago. Æ 420000 Coordinates X Y Travel Agents: 1- Puerto Boca Chica 365675.74 908712.71 Strand 2- Strand und Sahino Insel 366666.28 905962.46 3- Strand und Insel Bolaños 360720.71 895146.95 4- Strand und Insel Paridita 352903.28 894511.45 5- Schwarzer Strand 353397.00 895627.01 6- Playa Lanza auf der Isla Parida (Restaurant Los Compadres) 353532.32 897930.54 7- Strand- und Inselspiele 354745.13 898550.33 8- Playa Jurel (Verwaltungsstelle PNMGCH) 354056.69 899994.90 9- Strand von Palenque 362157.78 903966.76 Æ There are 10 travel agencies and 2 tour operators registered in Santiago. Air traffic: 1 international Airport internationaler in Santiago - Rubén Cantú. 460000 in David - Enrique Malek and on another not Certified tourist guides In David are 35 certified leader registered (25 from that allgemein and a specialized). There are 6 certified tourist guides (2 of them are specialized and 4 are general). 480000 Coordinates X Y Gulf of Chiriquí National Marine Park 410939.18 908214.27 433062.46 889706.00 436435.02 866602.51 441793.24 858449.84 465801.96 846795.52 471337.84 843949.11 479555.19 835698.64 492200.50 837619.82 493866.99 876116.57 Davis has 19 travel agencies and 2 tour operators registered. Z 440000 Bird Watching Archaeological Sites Diving Area Snorkel [ ² Whale Watching 500000 NATINAL LCATIN F CIRCUIT 2 Colón Comarca Kuna Yala Bocas del Toro Panamá Colón Panamá este Comarca Ngäbe Buglé Coclé Chiriquí Comarca Emberá Wounaan Darién Veraguas Herrera Comarca Emberá Wounaan Los Santos
iv Presentation Green Tourism represents a opportunity to promote the appreciation and the value of our protected areas and to generate economic benefits to the communities, in collaboration with the private sector. It also increases revenues in protected areas so that they can be reinvested in their conservation and management, as well as in the prevention and mitigation of negative impacts that may be generated. In addition, it can be a dynamic element in the rural communities of the country, particularly benefiting young people and women. Whose mission is low impact sustainable development, that supports the conservation efforts and optimizes the socio-economic benefits to the population, assuring the tourist competitiveness under a shared and effective leadership. Likewise, it has the vision to 2026, that Panama is a regional leader in responsible green tourism and a catalyst for the private sector and the communities surrounding the protected areas. These communities are inserted in four Green Tourism Destinations, if we omit the destination that is addressed in this catalog the other three would be: Highlands, Central Caribbean and Archipelagos. The Archipelagos of the Coiba National Park and the Gulf of Chiriqui Marine National Park are breeding and birth areas of large cetaceans such as the Humpback Whale (Megaptera Novaeangliae), with a greater presence during the months of August and September, and
1 suitable sites for diving and snorkel. They have a marine biodiversity worth entering and exploring in its crystalline waters, especially in summer, the coral reefs. It should be noted that for its beauty and unique attributes, the Coiba National Park was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESC in 2007. The people who reside in the areas are warm, friendly, simple, supportive and hospitable to visitors. Its gastronomy is very varied, finding typical dishes such as: Sancocho de gallina, rice with chicken, salads of potatoes and vegetables, platano en tentacion, tortillas, carimañola, tasajo, pork and fried chicken, fried potatoes, patacones stuffed with seafood, patacones, fried yucca, rice with coconut, all kinds of coastal style seafood, assorted ceviches, seafood cocktails, pipe water, among other options.
2 Content Protected Areas that make up Archipelagos (General Description) 3 La Amistad International Park. 3 La Amistad International Park. 3 General National Division Park mar Torrijos Herrera. Altos de Campana National Park and Biological Reserve. 3 4 Access 4 How to get there? and 2.2 Transfer Times vs. Distance 6 General Rules of Behavior in Protected Areas 8 Establishments with Sustainability Certification. 8 Accommodation 8 Restaurants 8 Tour perators. 8 Air transport. 9 Certified Tourist Guides. 9 rganizations of the Social Economy. 9 Tourist activities. 13 Trails. 15 Tours / Circuits / Itineraries. 20 How to prepare your backpack to do ecotourism. 21
How to prepare your backpack to do ecotourism(general Description) 3 Gulf of Chiriquí Marine National Park Created in 1994, to protect 150 square kilometers (58 square miles) of marine ecosystems, including coral reefs, mangroves and seagrasses, and about two dozen islands of the archipelago. The park is known for its rich wildlife, including: green iguanas, macaws, humpback whales (from August to ctober), hammerhead sharks, dolphins and several species of sea turtles on the beaches of the islands. Known for its tropical moist forests on different islands The archipelago is composed of about 20 islands and islets namely Parida, Paridita (only two inhabited), Santa Catalina, Pulgoso, Gámez, Tintorera, bispo, bispone, Los Pargos, Ahogado, Icacos, Corral de Piedra, Bolaños, Berraco, Bolañitos, San José, Linarte, Saino, Sainitos, Iglesia Mayor, Carey Macho and Carey Female. Turistically speaking, the most visited islands are: Bolaños, Parida, Paridita and Gámez. Among the most visited beaches are: Saíno Beach, Bolaños Beach, Paridita Beach, Black Beach, Lanza Beach, Gámez Beach, Jurel Beach and Palenque Beach. Annual rainfall that varies between 2,000 mm and 2,500 mm, with an average annual temperature of 27ºC. The dry season registered for this Protected Area goes from December to April and winter from May to November. Access How to get? and Transfer Times vs. Distance Panama City: Take Route 1 (Interamericana) until you reach Horconcitos Crossing - San Lorenzo, in Chiriqui, turn left at km 416, from there continue 21 km, to reach Boca Chica. Road duration time 8 hours. Coiba National Park Created in 1991, it protects 270,125 hectares of extension (216,543 are marine), located in the Province of Veraguas. The Coiba National Park was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESC in 2005. The Coiba island, has 493 km² and 50,314 ha, being the largest in the Panamanian geography and the Central American Pacific. The island of Coiba is of volcanic origin, next to it are the islands: Jicarón (2,002 ha), Jicarita (125 ha, southernmost point of the Republic of Panama), Canal de Afuera (240 ha), Afuerita (27 ha), Birds (45 ha), Grape (257 ha), Brincanco (330 ha) and Coibita (242 ha). The current offer of trails includes: Los Pozos Termales, Los Monos, Santa Cruz and Cerro Gambute. In the same way, the most visited beaches are: Isolote Granito de ro, Gambute where is the Station / Administrative ffices and Museum of the same name, Machete, Ranchería and Canales. ther sites of interest are: El Antiguo Penitenciario (from 1919 to 2004, it was used as a penal colony by the Panamanian government) and the San Juan River. This island preserves several endemic species, since more than 80% of the island is covered by primary vegetation, with mangroves and cativales of significant magnitude, on its beaches they come to spawn at least 3 species of marine turtles, it has coral reefs better preserved of the Panamanian Pacific and an undeniable landscape value provided for tourism. Among them 36 species of mammals, 147 of birds and 39 species of amphibians and reptiles, with a high degree of endemism as for example the ñeque of Coiba (Dasyprocta coibae) and the howler monkey of Coiba (Alouatta coibensis)
4 The average annual rainfall is 3,500 millimeters and the average annual temperature is about 26 ºC. The dry season registered for this Protected Area goes from December to April and winter from May to November. Access How to get? and Transfer Times vs. Distance Panama City: Take Route 1 (Interamericana) until you reach Cruce El Prado, in the Province of Veraguas, turn left on Route 5, towards Guabalá, Soná along the Via Santa Catalina, about 7 hours of the City of Panama, with a total distance of 442 km. General Regulation of Behavior in Protected Areas General recommendations. The schedule for visitors will be from 08:00 to 16:00 hours (Bell from 06:00 to 18:00). The visitor must comply with the instructions they receive from the guides. Visitors should use biodegradable sunscreens to carry out activities. Any action that violates the natural condition of the site is prohibited. It will not be possible to collect or extract natural resources It is prohibited to light fires. It is forbidden to use radios or generate noise that could disturb the environment and scare away wildlife. It is prohibited to touch, manipulate or feed the wildlife. Littering is prohibited. The entry and consumption of alcoholic beverages and drugs is prohibited. The beach site must have lifeguard personnel duly certified in rescues and first aid.
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6 Establishments with sustainability certification The concept of Sustainable Tourism cites that they are those tourist activities that respect the natural, cultural and social environment, and with the values of a community, which allows to enjoy a positive exchange of experiences between residents and visitors, where the relationship between tourists and the community is fair and the benefits of the activity are shared equally, and where visitors have a truly participatory attitude in their travel experience. The concept of Sustainable Tourism cites that they are those tourist activities that respect the natural, cultural and social environment, and with the values of a community, which allows to enjoy a positive exchange of experiences between residents and visitors, where the relationship between tourists and the community is fair and the benefits of the activity are shared equally, and where visitors have a truly participatory attitude in their travel experience.
7 Nº Name of the Company 1 Cala Mia Resort Category Province Phone email and address accommodation Golfo de Chiriquí +507 851-0025 calamiaresort@gmail.com https://www.calamiaresort.com 2 Scuba Coiba 3 Dive Base Coiba 4 Arturis Coiba 5 Restaurante Hermanos Pineda Specialized Tour perator Specialized Tour perator Community Group Alimentation Santa Catalina, Veraguas Sur de Veraguas Sur de Veraguas Santa Fe, Veraguas +507-6980-7122 +(507) 6662-4539 +507 933-0325 info@scubacoiba.com http://scubacoiba.com info@divebasecoiba.com http://www.divebasecoiba.com info@arturiscoiba.com http://arturiscoiba.blogspot.com +507 954-0777 @HnosPineda 6 Hotel Heliconia Tanager Tourism accommodation Mariato, Veraguas +507 6676-0220 http://hotelheliconiapanama.com /reservations/ 7 Servicios Lorena Transport Puerto Mutis, Veraguas 8 Isla Caña Tours Community Tonos Los Santos +507 6718-0032 @islacanastours islac2010@hotmail.com 9 Hostal Familar Kimmell Group accommodation Las Tablas, Los Santos + 507 66732507 hostellastablas@gmail.com http://hostellastablas.com
8 Accommodation Accommodation Santiago: se registran 17 alojamientos (9 hoteles, 1 motel, 2 residenciales, 1 hostal, 3 pensiones y 1 Cabaña). Restaurants David registers 17 restaurants. Santiago registers 132 restaurants. Tour perators. David registers 19 travel agencies and 2 tour operators. Santiago registers 10 travel agencies, operating 4 of them also as tour operators. Air transport 1 International Airport in David - Enrique Malek and another non international in Santiago - Rubén Cantú. Certified Tourist Guides David registered 35 certified guides (25 of them general and 10 specialized). Santiago registered 6 certified tourist guides (2 of them specialized and 4 general).
Social Economy rganizations 9 1 organization related to sustainable tourism development in PNMGCH and 1 with PNC in these 2 PAs. The first is the Boca Chica Aquatic Tourism Cooperative, which is still in the process of being formed and the second one is Arturis de Coiba or the Sustainable Tourism Rural Association of the Coiba National Park Damping Zone, which is the first certified organization with the Panama tourism sustainability standard. Tourist activities Sun and beach 1 Gulf of Chiriquí Marine National Park The existence of the following beaches is recorded: Beach and Isla Saíno: Located about 15 minutes away from Boca Chica, ideal to enjoy with the family. Although it is not one of the most visited beaches of the PNMGCH with little waves. Beach and Bolaños Island: White sand, located 30 minutes from Boca Chica, with wave presence in windy times and where you can see Humpback Whales (Megaptera Novaengliae), especially in the months of August and September, as well as spotted dolphins and bottlenose dolphins. Sports fishing activities are registered. Beach and Paridita Island: It is reached by boat in 45 minutes from Boca Chica and 20 minutes from Bolaños. It is not so visited by tourists this island has a small lagoon where you can spot crocodiles. Playa Negra on Isla Parida: The transfer by boat takes 35 minutes, from Boca Chica and 15 minutes from Bolaños. Beach with a dark sand color that denotes its high iron content. Lanzas Beach in Parida Island: It is reached by boat in 35 minutes, from Boca Chica and 15 minutes from Bolaños, this is a beach very visited by national and foreign tourists. It is very attractive because of the clear color of its waters, from this beach you can see whales and dolphins. n the Island there is a Bar-Restaurant, called the Compadres, very comfortable, with a good quality of attention to
10 have a good time and has hammocks and beach chairs, swing and gazebo. Beach and Isla Gámez: ne of the most visited islands of the archipelago, this one by boat 30 minutes from Boca Chica and 10 minutes from Bolaños. It has the shape of number 8 and in its center a mere 25 meters of walk there is a small viewpoint overlooking the Pacific. Beach and Jurel Island and Control Post PNMGCH: It is 30 minutes by boat from Boca Chica and 10 from Bolaños, it is not a tourist beach and it is very far away to monitor the entry and exit of boats from the gulf, still at its highest point. Palenque Beach in Boca Brava Island: It is 20 minutes from Boca Chica and it is a good low cost alternative in transfer, to carry out sun and beach activities. Coiba National Park Administrative ffices and PNC Station in Gambute Island / Museum / and Beach: It has a museum of the park, with shelter, with capacity for 30 people (due to deterioration of the others), with air conditioning and bathrooms, drinking water, with a beach of clear sand and turquoise waters. There are trails such as the Santa Cruz and Cerro Gambute, suitable for bird watching and breathtaking scenic views from viewpoints on trails. Machete Beach: Located to the west of the Gambute Biological Station, about 15 minutes. It is a wide beach with white sands and crystal clear waters. Suitable for snorkeling. Ranchería Beach: The Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute owns this Island. There is a clear sand beach used by tourists with about 200 meters. long, conducive to snorkeling. Islet and Playa Granito de ro: This beach is the most visited, for snorkeling. It has a coral structure, with an abundant variety of marine species that make it an appropriate place for lovers of snorkeling and diving. Isla Canales and Playa Canales: Ideal beach for rest, recreation, sunbathing, landscape appreciation, snorkeling, swimming and Kayaking. Take into account the following regulations for the realization of this activity: A. The schedule for visitors will be from 08:00 to 16:00 hours. B. The visitor must keep in mind that he is accessing a protected area of great ecological value and that he must respect minimum standards for the preservation of the environment. C. The activities to be allowed are sunbathing, swimming, wildlife observation and snorkeling. Last only possible in the spaces determined for such purposes. D. The visitor must comply with the instructions they receive from the guides. E. Visitors should use biodegradable sunscreens to enter the water and perform water activities. F. Any action that violates the natural condition of the site is prohibited G. The visitor must comply with the instructions received from the person responsible for maintaining order and safety at the beach, who must be properly uniformed and identified. H. It will not be possible to collect or extract natural resources from the beach such as shells, snails, sand and stones. I. It is prohibited to light fires. J. Fishing from the beach is prohibited. K. The practice of beach games such as football or volleyball is not allowed. L. It is forbidden to use radios or generate noise that could disturb the environment and scare away wildlife.
M. It is prohibited to touch, manipulate or feed the wildlife. N. n certain beaches, at the time of sea turtle spawning, nighttime access to the beach is prohibited, with the exception of organized tours for spawning observation.. Any action that violates the natural condition of the site is prohibited. P. It is not allowed to camp or spend the night on the beaches. Q. Littering is prohibited. The one produced by each visitor must be deposited in places arranged for that purpose. R. The entry and consumption of alcoholic beverages and drugs is prohibited. S. The beach site must have lifeguard personnel duly certified in rescues and first aid Hiking The offer of the Gulf of Chiriquí Marine National Park is more related to beaches, observation of cetaceans and contact with local cultures, not being one of its components; Meanwhile, in the case of the Coiba National Park, if there are at least 4 trails that can be traveled within the park: Coiba National Park Thermal Wells Trail: Trail with a length of 4.6 km, with a journey time of 2.5 to 4 hours, it is 87 meters above sea level. Suitable for bird watching and for its scenic beauty. With a low level of physical effort. Los Monos Trail: 1.7 km trail, with a 1-hour trail. It has a maximum height of 50 masl, with a low level of physical effort. Monkeys are white, howling, and ridiculous that are endemic to the Island. Bird watching. Gambute Path / Mirador: The route to the Mirador is 500 meters and it is reached in 20 minutes, with a maximum height of 130 meters above sea level and a high level of physical effort. The rest of the 300 meters of the path is not recommended, to be covered by all kinds of people, because it is in poor condition and very slippery in sections. Santa Cruz Trail: With a length of 4.6 km, with a travel time of 2.5 to 4 hours, it is 87 meters above sea level, being suitable for bird watching and for its scenic beauty, it is not recommended to do the entire trail for anyone. To get to the Mirador are about 500 meters, with a time of 20 minutes. With a high level of physical effort. This trail is not in good condition and is very slippery. Take into account the following regulations for the realization of this activity: a) nly the tour is allowed in the company of accredited local guides, specialized in the biodiversity of the area. b) People will not be allowed to enter on their own or to separate from the groups. c) Visitors must keep in mind that they are accessing a protected area of great ecological value and that they must respect minimum standards for the preservation of the environment. 11
12 d) nly authorized trails for that purpose may be covered. It is forbidden to leave the path. e) It is forbidden to scratch the trunks of trees or rocks in any area of the area of public use. f) The visitor must comply with the instructions received from the guides. g) Any action that violates the natural condition of the site is prohibited. h) The entry and consumption of alcoholic beverages and drugs is prohibited. i) Smoking is prohibited. j) It will not be possible to collect or extract natural resources. k) It is forbidden to use radios or generate noise that could disturb the environment and scare away wildlife. l) It is prohibited to touch, manipulate or feed the wildlife. m) Caring for facilities for public use such as signs, benches, gazebos and others. n) Littering is prohibited. The one produced by each visitor must be deposited in places arranged for that purpose. Diving and Snorkeling Gulf of Chiriqui Marine National Park and Coiba National Park Within the PNMGCH this activity can be done in the surroundings of Playa Bolaños, Playa Gámez and Playa Lanza, while in the PNC there are many places where you can practice, among the safest are: the surroundings of Isla Canales outside, Granito de ro, Ranchería Beach, Gambute Beach and Machete Beach. Take into account the following regulations for the realization of this activity: a) Diving and Snorkeling shall be practiced in the areas designated for that purpose. b) In the assigned spaces, only one Diving or snorkeling group stay will be allowed at the same time, equivalent to four groups per day, at the following times: 8:00, 10:00, 12:00 and 14 : 00 c) In each area there will be points designated by experience levels: Less experienced people should visit less fragile and more impact resistant sites. d) Those tour operators, boatmen, guides and instructors who make use of the diving and snorkeling areas of the AP must formally register in a database. e) The boats must comply with the obligation to use the buoys and avoid using the anchor. f) The groups allowed per site will be no more than 12 people, including the guide. g) The opening hours for the public will be from 08:00 to 16:00 hours. h) The time allowed for each group will be a maximum of two hours. i) Visitors must have an entry ticket purchased at the respective entrance or park gates and may only use it once for entry to each destination. j) All those who are going to practice Diving and Snorkeling should participate in an introductory talk by the same guide of the tour operator company, where emphasis will be placed on good practices with minimal impact of those activities. Good practices include the following: Do not stand on coral reefs. Do not touch, remove or take any aquatic organism, alive or dead. Do not touch, manipulate or walk on coral reefs and maintain a distance of 1.5 meters from the coral formations.
Do not flap less than 25 cm from the bottom to avoid sediment removal and direct impact on the organisms present. Do not use gloves or a knife. Do not do dives with sunscreens or protective lotions, unless they are biodegradable. Visit to Historical and Archaeological Sites Coiba National Park Visit to the ld Coiba Penitentiary: n its ancient bases a naval base in Panama is governed, which with authorization can allow visitors access and the guides remember many of the events that took place there. In case you have the opportunity to make a visit you have to take into account certain regulations. General recommendations 1) The visitor must keep in mind that he is entering a protected area of great cultural value and that he must respect minimum standards for the preservation of the environment. 2) nly areas authorized for this purpose may be visited. It is forbidden to climb on structures and jump ropes to access spaces not enabled. 3) The visitor must comply with the instructions received from guides and officials. 4) The schedules established for the entrance must be respected 5) Any action that violates the historical-cultural condition of the site is prohibited. 6) It is forbidden to collect or extract resources or archaeological remains. 7) It is forbidden to scratch the infrastructures, to perform graffiti in any area of the Archaeological Site. 8) Smoking is prohibited. 9) The entry and consumption of alcoholic beverages and drugs is prohibited. 10) Littering is prohibited. There will be a solid waste management plan that guarantees its transfer outside the Archaeological site, as well as its recycling. It is expected that visitors contribute to the implementation of this plan, being responsible for the waste they generate, taking their own waste with them and depositing it in the collection center designated for this purpose. 11) Fires and barbecues are prohibited 12) It is not allowed to take pets to the Archaeological Site. Contact with Local Culture Gulf of Chiriquí Marine National Park. The visit to the PNMGCH, requires the contact of step by the Corregimiento of Boca Chica, which belongs to the District of San Lorenzo in the province of Chiriqui, in whose locality there are some 441 people according to the last census, carried out in 2010, by the National Institute of Statistics and Census. Coiba National Park Santa Catalina is a small beach town on the Pacific coast of Veraguas, known for fishing, surfing, watching big cetaceans (August - ctober), snorkeling and diving. Most visitors know him on his way to the Coiba National Park, where he will inevitably have the opportunity to get in touch with the local culture. Take into account the following regulations for the realization of this activity: a) Consult before the visit to the Community about local customs and traditions. b) Prior to the visit find out about the existence of holidays, traditions, anniversaries among others, in which you can participate. c) Attend the guidelines of the guide on how to behave. d) Perform consultations before and during the visit on standards of behavior and permissible situations and not permissible to perform by visitors. e) Attend the guidelines that the guide can provide on behaviors to adopt during the visit. 13
14 f) Maintain an attitude of respect for local customs and traditions g) Interact in community media with a positive attitude and a good smile. h) Attend behavior guidelines indicated in specific information transfer media such as labels. i) Before any situation of ignorance better consult if an act can be considered as disrespectful. j) Maintain a respectful participant observer attitude, without making value judgments or criticisms about situations whose worldview is unknown. k) At all times respect and protect all those cultural attributes that make these destinations unique places, with their cultural expressions of nature: religious, musical, artistic, architectural and gastronomic.
Tours, Circuits / Routes, Itineraries 15 Name of the Circuit bservation of Cetaceans, Snorkeling and Visit to Beaches of the Gulf of Chiriqui National Marine Park Specifications Details Hours Duration (days) 2 days 42 Hours Linking with others (Circuits / Routes) Itinerary Identification of the National Park and attributes Number of people (including guide) 15 Circuits / Routes (5 of 2 days, 10 of 1 day, departing from Panama) - Destination Canal Zone, Destination Highlands and Destination Archipelagos) Day 1: Departure from Panama City (B) Camino Breakfast (Typical or Continental) (L) Road Lunch (Typical or International) Arrival to Park - Location in lodging in Boca Chica. Visit to the town of Boca Chica. Contact with the Local Culture, sale of crafts, food of the area, among other things. (D) In Hotel or in a local restaurant. (Typical or International Food) Day 2 - (B) Breakfast at Hotel in the locality (Typical or Continental) Visit to Playas (Bolaños, Gámez and Lanzas), Snorkeling and bservation of Cetaceans Transfer and (L) in Playa Lanza (15 min) Transfer and Return to Boca Chica (15 min) Departure to Panama City (D)Road Dinner(Typical or International) Arrival to Panama City Visit to Beaches (With Crystal Clear Water Color - Turquoise), bservation of Cetaceans and Snorkel. 10 6:00 a.m. 7:30 8:30 a.m. 12:00-1:00 p.m 4:00 5:00 p.m. 5:00 6:00 p.m. 6:00 7:00 p.m. 7:00 8:00 a.m. 8:00 11:45 a.m. 12:00 2:45 p.m. 2:45-3:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 7:00 8:00 p.m. 12:00 a.m.
16 Guide, B (2), L (2 - Restaurant and 1 Lunch Box), 2 D, Land Transport, Water Transportation, Include Hotel Night in Boca Chica, mask and legs of frog for snorkeling. Level of Low Physical Effort. Name of the Circuit Ustedes pondrán nombre a cada circuito / ruta Specifications Details Hours Duration (days) 1 day 11 hours Linking with others (Circuits / Routes) Itinerary Identification of the National Park and attributes Number of people (including guide) Include 15 Circuits / Routes (5 of 2 days, 10 of 1 day, departing from Panama) - Destination Canal Zone, Destination Highlands and Destination Central Caribbean Transfer David / Boquete / Volcan - Boca Chica Visit to Playas (Bolaños, Gámez and Lanzas), Snorkeling and bservation of Cetaceans Transfer and lunch (L) in Playa Lanza (15 min) Transfer and Return to Boca Chica (15 min) Departure to David / Boquete / Volcan Arrival to David / Boquete / Volcano Visit to Beaches (With Crystal Clear Water Color - Turquoise), bservation of Cetaceans and Snorkel. 10 Guide, L (1 - Restaurant and 1 Lunch Box), 2 D, Land Transport, Water Transportation, Hotel Night in Boca Chica, mask and legs of frog for snorkeling. Level of Low Physical Effort. 6:00 a.m. David / 5:00 a.m. Boquete / Volcán 7:00-12:00 p.m 12:00 2:45 p.m. 2:45-3:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. D 5:00 p.m. /Boq / Volc 6:00 p.m. Nota: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch y D = Diner
17 Name of the Circuit Ustedes pondrán nombre a cada circuito / ruta Specifications Details Hours Duration (days) 1 day 11 hours Linking with others (Circuits / Routes) Linking wititineraryh others (Circuits / Routes) Identification of the National Park and attributes Number of people (including guide) Include 15 Circuits / Routes (5 of 2 days, 10 of 1 day, departing from Panama) - Destination Canal Zone, Destination Highlands and Destination Central Caribbean Transfer David / Boquete / Volcan - Boca Chica Visit to Playas (Bolaños, Gámez and Lanzas), Snorkeling and bservation of Cetaceans Transfer and lunch (L) in Playa Lanza (15 min) Transfer and Return to Boca Chica (15 min) Departure to David / Boquete / Volcan Arrival to David / Boquete / Volcano Visit to Beaches (With Crystal Clear Water Color - Turquoise), bservation of Cetaceans and Snorkel. 10 Guide, L (1 - Restaurant and 1 Lunch Box), 2 D, Land Transport, Water Transportation, Hotel Night in Boca Chica, mask and legs of frog for snorkeling. Level of Low Physical Effort. 6:00 a.m. David / 5:00 a.m. Boquete / Volcán 7:00-12:00 p.m 12:00 2:45 p.m. 2:45-3:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. D 5:00 p.m. /Boq / Volc 6:00 p.m.
18 Short visit to ld Coiba Prison. Return to Gambute Biological Station. (D) In Gambute Biological Station. 6:00 7:00 p-m- Day 2: Breakfast at Gambute Biological Station. Visit to Los Monos trail. 1:30 a 2:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 12:00 a.m. 7:00-8:00 a.m. 10:00-12:00 p.m Nota: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch y D= Diner. Name of the Circuit bservation of Cetaceans, Visit to Beaches, Trails and Snorkeling in Coiba National Park Specifications Details Hours Duration (days) 2 days 44.5 hours Vinculación con otros (Circuitos / Rutas) Linking wititineraryh others (Circuits / Routes) 15 Circuitos / Rutas (5 de 2 dias, 10 de 1 día, partiendo de Panamá) - Destino Zona del Canal, Destino Tierras Altas y Destino Caribe Central Transfer Panama - Santa Catalina (Departure) (B) Breakfast at the passage site. (Typical or Continental) Arrival to Santa Catalina and Exit to Coiba National Park. bservation of cetaceans. Visit to Beach, Museum and Gambute Station Beaches Ranchería and Granito de ro with 20 min of snorkeling (With crystalline waters Color Green - Turquoise) Guided tour of Los Pozos Termales trail (L) in space for that purpose. 12:00 a.m. 5:00 6:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 8:00 9:00 a.m. 9:00 10:00 a.m. 10:00 11:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 12:00 1:00 p.m.
19 Linking wititineraryh others (Circuits / Routes) Identification of the National Park and attributes Number of people (including guide) Include Short visit to ld Coiba Prison. 1:30 a 2:00 p.m. Transfer (15 min), visit to Playa Canales utside and snorkeling. 2:15 p.m. a 3:00 p.m.) Return to Gambute Biological Station. 5:00 p.m. (D) In Gambute Biological Station. 5:00 p.m. 6:00 7:00 p-m- 7:00-8:00 a.m. Day 2: Breakfast at Gambute Biological Station. 7:00-8:00 a.m. Visit to Santa Cruz and Gambute Trails Viewpoints (High Physical 8:00-10:00 a.m Effort) 12:15-1:15 p.m. Snorkel (Machete Beach - With Crystal Clear Water Color - Turquoise) 1:30-2:00 p.m Departure from Santa Catalina to 3:30 p.m. Panama. (D) Dinner on the way, probably &.30 7:30 p.m. coronado Arrival in Panama City. 8:30 p.m. Visit to Beaches (With Crystal Clear Water Color Turquoise), bservation of Cetaceans and Snorkeling. 10 Guide, B (2), L (2 - Restaurant and 1 Lunch Box), 2 D, Land Transport, Water Transportation, Hotel Night in Boca Chica, mask and frog legs for Snorkeling. Level of Low Physical Effort. Nota: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch y D= Diner.
20 How to prepare your backpack to do ecotourism General recommendations Clothing - Comfortable and light that is cool cotton, with colors of easy camouflage, not to scare the animals and do not wear denim clothes. Shoes - With which you feel comfortable with anti slip sole and good traction, with support to the ankle. Bag type Camel bag for water - it is the most comfortable and recommended for walks. Binoculars (optional) - Every good observer of nature must have it as an essential tool to enjoy the experience. Sandals, Hat and Sunglasses. Sunscreen and Repellent. 2 Swimsuits. Photographic Camera or of Video and Cellular. Coat to cover the cold air conditioners. Poncho or raincoat. Backpack. Focus - preferably of those that are put on the head. Medicines for personal use. Clothes to change.
21 Access and Mobility of the Protected Priority Areas ACCESS AND MBILITY F PRIRITY PRTECTED AREAS 400000 500000 600000 700000 4 59.14 Colón San Lorenzo Protection Forest Caribbean Sea 0.8 7 16 8 12.9 46.62 15 Camino de Cruces National Park Soberania National Park Comarca Emberá Wounann 6.0 53 Veraguas 30.06 900000 5 80.0 98.3 9 4 88.5 Gulf of Chiriquí National Marine Park 900000 7 Darién Comarca Emberá Wounann Pacific cean Coiba Nationalpark 800000 Ya la.61 25.5 21.3 Distance from protected areas to Panama City in (Km) Volcano to Panama City Cerro Punta to Panama City Boquete to Panama City Boca Chica nach Panama Stadt Puerto Vidal to Panama City Puerto Mutis to Panama City GDTHNP to Panama City Access roads (km) Panamerican Highway ther Roads 300000 400000 500000 501.1 511.78 481.14 417.25 334.87 270.71 207.96 600000 PNAC to Panama City Protected landscape from San Lorenzo to Panama City San Lorenzo protection forest to Panama City Portobelo National Park to Panama City Chagres National Park to Panama City Soberanía National Park to Panama City Camino de Cruces National Park to Panama City 700000 Archipelago's catalog 69.54 110.57 113.14 126.74 34.94 28.43 17.03 Republic of Colombia 800000 900000 Protected areas in the four (4) green tourism destinations Soná police Ambulance +507 999-0063 911 Emergency Phones Red Cross Social Security *455 503-2532 o 503-6000 Fire Department 103 MiAmbiente Regional Chiriquí +507 774-6671 *335 o 316-3200 MiAmbiente Regional de Santiago for the +507 998-4387 ó +507 998-4271 Coiba National Park Sinaproc na 1 6 Ku.2 13.1 Coclé rca Panamá 19 2 43.59 25.4 National Park este 8.1 Altos de 22 Campana 128.2 2 7.44 49.9 18 61.03 Comarca Ngäbe Buglé Chiriquí Panamá 3 General National Division Park mar Torrijos Herrera 1 8.4.41 35 ma 7 30.6.1 Colón.55 105 Volcán Barú National Park Co 28 9.56 15.2 40.41 79.7 La Amistad Internationaler Park ChagresNational Park 2. 23 18.3.37 800000 15.3 900000 4.4 15 1000000 Bocas del Toro 6 23.2 Republic of Costa Rica Protected Landscape San Lorenzo 800000 National Park Portobelo 1000000 300000 Provinces of Chiriqui (address: Municipality of David, Panama) and Veraguas (address: Municipality of Santiago), Panama. 1:2,000,000 0 25 50 100 Km Date WGS 1984, UTM projection zone 17N Circuit 1: destination Panama Canal - Chagres National Park - National Park Soberanía - National Park Camino de Cruces Circuit 4: Eastern Highlands - Altos de Campana National Park and Biological reserve - General National Park of the Division mar Torrijos Herrera Circuit 2: target archipelagoes - Coiba National Park - Marine National Park of the Gulf of Chiriquí Circuit 5: Destination Highland West - Amistad International Park - Volcán Barú National Park Circuit 3: Destination of the central Caribbean coast - Protected forest and protected Landscape of San Lorenzo - National Park Portobelo
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