900:CEIAT or Centro de Enseñanza e Investigacion Agriocola de Tocumen (Center of Study and Investigaction of Agricultural Science of Tocumen) is a division of the world recognized Panama National Univeristy. Its main objectives are oriented to develop technology in benefit to national producers, as well as formulate action plans and technology transfer to other Faculty sites in the region and Panama. the creation of this center is to develop alternative and answer to the necessities of the agricultural sector at regional level and increment the research on the agro field. The development of seeds resistant to plagues and other diseases are also among the main goals of this center. The tour will be led Dean Fabio Garibaldo and Dr. Cesar Sandoval whom is the serving the US Embassy as a link between Panamanian producers and US Importers, he is also the director of the Program US AID in Panama.
1200: Lunch at El Trapiche, one of Panama's best traditional food restaurant.
1300: The group will head out to the Panama Canal Visitor's center where you will have the experience to see the Locks in operation as there is a transit every day at 1400 hours. The group will receive a full explanation and details of the construction and operations of the Panama Canal.
1530: The group will head out to the Soberania National Park to meet with the Embera Puru Indian tribe. A short bus ride will take us thru Panama´s Tropical Rain Forest of the Chagres National Park to aboard a private boat. From there the boat will navigate up the Chagres River where we will meet the friendly people of the Embera-Dura indian community and learn about their traditions and culture. We will be able to experience natural sites, strong ethnic content, Embera´s tattoos and even lunch in their typical huts!. The Embera-Dura indians have a great variety of incredible hand craft that can also be purchased from them; defenitely an unforgettable experience!
1730: Or departure will lead to the Cause Way, a famous interconnection of Islands overlooking Panama City. We will stop by My Ranchito, a regional classic restaurant with ocean views to the Panama Canal.
2000: Back to Hotel Plaza Paitilla.
1730: Or departure will lead to the Cause Way, a famous interconnection of Islands overlooking Panama City. We will stop by My Ranchito, a regional classic restaurant with ocean views to the Panama Canal.
2000: Back to Hotel Plaza Paitilla.
WHAT SHOULD YOU TAKE ALONG FOR THIS DAY ? A pair of short, sneakers or light boots with good soles, a cap, sun-block, camera, a light jacket or windbreaker (in case the weather turns chilly).
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