WELCOME TO PANAMA CITY.
FINAL DESTINATION
PANAMA
4 DAYS - 3 NIGHTS
OVERVIEW
PANAMA CITY
Panama has an advantageous geographical position which, through the years, has given the opportunity to be a center of trade.
The historic center of Panama (Panama la Vieja), is part of UNESCO World Heritage and is one of the must-visit for anyone who enjoy a stay in Panama.
Panama City is a city of many contrasts, has to offer visitors a wide gastronomic and hotel offer, Acuenta with many cultural attractions and various areas of tax free shopping.
Of course, Panama City can be a great starting point to explore the whole country. The Panama Canal, the Colon area, the beautiful beaches and natural parks are available from there.
It has Tocumen International Airport
Weather
Tropical climate
The temperatures are relatively high and vary little during the year. In the Pacific, temperatures are usually lower than in the Caribbean.
Temperatures range between 24 ° C and 35 ° C ..
Altitude
30 m.s.n.m.
Location
The Republic of Panama is located in the center of the Western Hemisphere, is the link between Central America and South America, constituting an isthmus of 80 km. Wide at its narrowest section.
It bordered on the north by the Caribbean Sea, east of the Republic of Colombia, the south by the Pacific Ocean and west by the Republic of Costa Rica.
Airports
• Tocumen International Airport
¿How to get?
• By air: The Tocumen International Airport receives flights from international destinations.
Throughout the year it is conducive to visit Panama, as the weather permits, and there is always plenty to do. The climate in the city is hot; may be between 26 ° C and 35 ° C. All activities, from going to the beaches, do some bird watching, shopping, spend a few days in the mountains and live with ethnicities can be made throughout the year.
You can travel to Panama at any time of year, but the preference is between the months of December to March which is known as the dry season. The following months are intermittent rain season and this humidity, the month October and November are the wettest.
Advice
Upon entering Panama:
• You must have a passport with at least seven months of validity and fill the immigration and customs forms. • It is common immigration authorities ask you questions about the details of your stay in Panama, so it is highly advisable to have on hand management of the hotel or address where you will be staying, as well as names and phone numbers of your contacts Panama. • To enter Panama by air it is necessary to have a return air ticket. • Migration may also ask you to show you have the financial means to finance their stay in the country.
Currency Exchange:
• The official currency is the balboa. However, the currency circulating in the country is the US dollar. • It is recommended that currency exchange to US dollars before arriving in Panama.
Airport transfer to Panama City:
• Tocumen airport has car rental services and authorized taxis inside the terminal. For safety, it is recommended to hire only authorized services, transport them are located in the arrivals area of the airport. • public transport routes (known in Panama as METROBUS) not efficiently connect the airport with the city, so it is not advisable to use buses to travel to their place of lodging
Transportation in general:
• Panama city. The city is going through a period of profound changes in its infrastructure and which directly affect the public transport and the road network.
TAXIS: Taxis are characterized by their yellow color. The shortest ride costs about a dollar, and the price will vary depending on the distance. It is important to note that taxis in Panama are not metered, so the price of the tour depends on the calculation made by the driver. It is a common practice that taxi transfer more than one passenger. The driver can pick up another person in the way if it considers that its destination matches the destination (or) other passengers already on board the vehicle. Panamanian taxi drivers often refuse service if they believe that fate is far or for reasons of high traffic in the city (a practice known as "no go"). It is recommended that before boarding a taxi, clearly states what your destination and ask what the price will be charged. Once aboard, be alert at all times.
There are also a few sites taxis (known as "runners" or radio taxis) that you can call by telephone to request a service. Using this mode it is highly recommended for security reasons.
Luggage, assets and documents
Keep track of your luggage during his transfers, identify it using labels that clearly display your name, nationality and contact information.
Upon arrival to the country remember the obligation to declare sums of money that are greater than $ 10,000.
Safeguard high amounts of cash and valuables in hotel safes, if possible. Stay off the street with unnecessary amounts of money or using flashy clothes or accessories.
At all times carry an official identification (passport). In Panama, it is common for authorities to conduct reviews in the street asking people identifications. In case that does not have any documents, the person shall be transferred to a police substation until the data can be verified.
Make a photocopy or scan your identification documents with traveling, and keep the copies in a safe place or USB. These copies will be of great utility in case of loss or theft, to obtain a new travel document.
Language
Spanish
Currency
Dollar and Balboa.
Dollars are in all establishments.
One Balboa equals 100 cents. No tickets Panama. All local currency is coins.
Requirements to enter the country
Valid passport of at least 7 months
International boarding pass duly completed
Tourist Card or Visa, authorized as appropriate. (Colombians traveling to Panama NOT need a visa)
Ticket or travel ticket back to the country of origin or onward journey.
Required solvency should not be minimum five hundred dollars ($ 500.00) or the equivalent in credit card. (Resolution 1017 bis of March 22, 2000)
Upon entering the country, you can only carry one (1) carton of cigarettes and three (3) bottles of liquor.
Driving License: the visitors can drive up to 90 days with foreign license
How the necessary documentation is processed
The passport must be requested at the Government of the city you live or in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs if in Bogota.
Once the payment of passport delivery time is as follows
Bogota 24 hours
In the governorates 48 hours
In Colombia consulates abroad 8 business days.
Places of interest to visit
Panama Canal: Located on the east side of the Miraflores Locks, is the ideal place to observe Canal operations instead. It has large balconies from which visitors can see when they open and close the lock gates as ships begin or end their transit through the Canal.
Hours: Monday to Sunday, including holidays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 pm
Take a camera and sunscreen
Panama Canal Museum: The Museum of the Interoceanic Canal of Panama, popularly known as Canal Museum is a museum of public and non-profit organization, located in the city of Panama. It is dedicated to preserve, research and disseminate the testimonies of the history of the Panama Canal. It is based in a building on the Plaza de la Independencia, in the old town, in the district of San Felipe.
The museum has ten permanent exhibit halls where the events of the history of the inter-oceanic route across the isthmus and the construction of the
Panama Canal are exposed.
Hours: Tuesday to Sunday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Closed on Mondays and national holidays.
Old Panama Town: The Old Town of the city of Panama, declared a historical monument by UNESCO, is not only history, it is a place to taste different types of food and drink in its sidewalk cafes, plus enjoy music and various shows offered by its restaurants and bars.
Visit the romantic walk Esteban Huertas in the Plaza de Francia, bordering the sea and not only evokes the time of the conquest, but offers a spectacular view which includes the Cerro Ancon, the Bridge of the Americas, elBiomuseo, the Causeway The Bay of Panama and the modern city, is a great option.
In the Old Town of Panama City ancient and modern come together in harmony, making your visit a memorable and enjoyable experience.
City Sightseeing:
double-decker Buses outdoors, with an exceptional panoramic view, visitors can tour the sights while listening to information relevant to the tour in six (6) coordinated by a GPS system languages. This information is pre-recorded so that all passengers listen to the same information even in different languages. These are: Spanish, English, French, Italian, Portuguese and German.
It offers two routes: Route of Panama Viejo (1 hour and 15 minutes) and Route Canal (1 hour)
Gastronomy
Among the most outstanding dishes of Panama We have:
Corn muffin New: Acts of sweet corn, differ by being wrapped in the cocoon of corn and salt to taste and sugar. Own culinary delight of Panama.
Puff Pastry Sausage Stew: The puff is a fried flour-based, it goes well with pieces of sausage in tomato sauce.
Corn Tortilla with Queso Blanco: Corn plays an important role for the Panamanian cuisine. Used to create a crispy fried tortilla in the outer layer. It is usually accompanied with national cheese.
Ceviche de Corvina: The most popular ceviche of Panama can be found in most local restaurants. Sea bass marinated in lemon and onions.
Shrimp Ceviche: A dish you should not miss on special occasions, for its easy preparation. Selection of the freshest shrimp, bathing together lemon juice and chopped onions.
Almojábanos and Cripples Fillings: The almojábanos consist of fried dough of yellow corn and cheese. Cripples accompanied Fillings: pieces of fried green plantain stuffed with chicken, beef or seafood and Panamanian dishes.
Gallo Pinto: Gallo pinto or Guacho Rabito, the national dish of Panama, is rice and beans and is ideal for occasions of work in the field.
Puerto Liso Sudado: Companion of Panamanian Creole food. Pork which is cooked with spices and vegetables that result in delicious traditional stew.
Chicha Orange with Raspadura: This refreshing sweet drink is the perfect companion for all times of day and with any kind of food.
Bienmesabe Dessert: Sweet landmark in Panama. Its origins come from Arab traditions that Spaniards were eventually accepted as his own and gave custom tint ..
It INCLUDES:
• Air Ticket Bogota - Bogota Panama via Copa W. Class (Economy).
• Accommodation 03 nights 04 Days
• Transfers airport - hotel - airport
• Breakfast, lunch and dinner buffet
• Dinner a la Carte
• Daily and evening snacks
• alcoholic and nonalcoholic unlimited local and imported beverages
• Daily activities program
• Non-motorized watersports (windsurfing, kayaking, • pedal boats, snorkeling, and sailing)
• Introductory scuba lessons in the pool
• Beach Towels at the Activities Center
Tennis courts
• Beach Volleyball
• Evening entertainment (shows for children and adults)
• Activities for children
• Hotel taxes
• Tax ticket (Administrative Fee, Fees • Aeroportuarias) subject to change.
• Medical assistance.
ITINERARY
DAY 1: Arrival to Panama City
Transfers Panama Airport Hotel (see rates).
DAY 02: Day Sun and Beach
Day at leisure to enjoy the facilities of the Hotel and the beach
DAY 03: Day Sun and Beach
Day at leisure to enjoy the facilities of the Hotel and the beach
DAY 04:
Transfer from hotel to Tocumen International Airport to take the international flight
Hotels offer
Tourist Hotels Category:
Hotel Royal Decameron Golf, Beach and Villas
Supplements
Check supplement for Christmas and New Year.
Supplements other types of room (applies per room per night).
Type Roome Double /Triple / Cuádruple Single
Room See View usd 12 usd 24
Room beach front usd 18 usd 35
Room Superior usd 24 usd 47
* The above supplements are per adult per night * Maximum occupancy. 4 adults / Superior 4 adults.
DOES NOT INCLUDE:
• Expenses and services not specified in the plan.
• Personal expenses and unspecified additional services such as room service, telephone service, laundry service and others.
FREQUENT QUESTIONS:
What is the best time to travel to Disney World?
Panama can be visited throughout the year, but the most recommended, to present a lower incidence of rainy months are between December and April.
Applies To
Jul 20/15. - Dec 25/15.
* Prices and availability subject to change without notice.
* Rate subject to availability aerial class, quotas subject to the availability of the airlines.
* Rates per person in US dollars.
* Rates vary according to the change in the dollar on the day of booking.
* This rate applies for dates through December 25, 2015
IMPORTANT:
• For the issuance of air tickets TravelsCol request them.
• High season from December 20 to January 15 and Easter.
• Ask about cancellation policies and reserves.
• To measure contributions and Individual or Group request servicioalcliente@travelscol.co or contact the phone +576 8763789
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
LOT LAND
For cancellation or modification of each of the rooms booked, they have been granted within 90 before the arrival of the passengers, exempting them from any penalty calendar days. Reservations canceled between day 89 to day 30 calendar days before arrival of passengers, 50% of the value of the package booked, according to the number of people and the plan chosen will be charged. The cancellation of any of the rooms booked, which is made during the last 29 days before the arrival of the passengers, the full value of the booking canceled, according to the number of people and plan booked will be charged.
No reservation is refundable if it complies with the permitted cancellation dates may resume its plan in the next 12 months considering it is subject to availability and rates.
Cases of force majeure must be certified with a document issued by the entity: medical disability of EPS and in case of death of one of the passengers must present a death certificate and must match the travel dates, the plan will be repaid , charging only charges no show hotel. In case of death of a relative in first degree of consanguinity must submit the death certificate and must match the travel dates, the plan can be resumed within a period of 12 months from the date of the purchase date; charging only charges no show hotel.
CHECK IN: Check In is understood, when the host entry to the hotel room, which will be specified in the booking details.
CHECK OUT: check out is defined as the maximum time for delivery room the day of departure, which will be specified in the booking details.
CHECK IN EARLY: The term check the room receiving early hours earlier stated, this service is subject to availability and if possible will cost extra.
LATE CHECK OUT: means for delivering late check out room after hours stipulated, this service is subject to availability and if possible, have an additional cost.
NO SHOW: It is understood as not show the no-show at the reserved date and the penalty for this violation is 100% of booking value for the total nights and number of passengers.
AIRLINE TICKETS
The tickets bought in economic pricing or promotional families do not allow changes of names, dates, destination, also do not allow cancellations and refunds.
For tickets bought in families allow flexible tariff changes of names, dates, destination, also allow cancellations and refunds paying penalty.
In cases of force majeure must be certified with a document issued by the entity: medical disability of EPS and in case of death of one of the passengers must present a death certificate and must match the travel dates, the plan will be repaid , charging only charges no show hotel. In case of death of a relative in first degree of consanguinity must submit the death certificate and must match the travel dates, the plan can be resumed within a period of 11 months from the date of the purchase date; charging only for air class positions.
INCOMING
To make changes of dates transfers, activities, visits and tours, they must apply for eight days before starting the trip without charge minimum, taking into account that if you are in any of these services including passes, tickets or tickets to parks , events or tourist sites and these are effective date will not be making any changes or refund.
Reservations that are not canceled with at least 48 hours in advance will be charged 100%.
Rate differences in transfers or tours for the passenger to whom would rather caused by change of date or hotel accommodation will not be refundable.
To participate in tours, sightseeing tours and activities at destinations all passengers must carry the original identity as identity cards, a copy of authenticated retail folios, identity cards, also governed by the terms of dress and behavior indicating the operator.
It is your responsibility to be in the place and time indicated to make the contracted services, if some unforeseen contact customer service to support and coordinate services.
HEALTH CARE CARDS
The health care services are provided in case of unforeseen emergencies and not medical insurance, or are intended to preventive or curative health care.
It is indispensable, irreplaceable, indispensable and obligatory for the attention of any medical or accident, contact the hotlines reported in the supporting documents that are delivered after purchase, before acting on your own requirement.
No services are covered concerted without the prior consent of the acquired assistance and additional services that the user has contracted directly with specialists at your own risk.
No chronic or existing illnesses suffered from prior to departure, known and unknown, as well as its complications and consequences are covered, even when they appear during the trip.
Attendance cards for trip cancellation only applies to force majeure as disease (ED) of any of the travelers and in case of death must be one of the travelers or first degree of consanguinity.
The attendance card must be purchased before starting the travel date.
The cards do not allow refunds cancellations assists for changes of dates and names traveler you must apply at least 15 days before starting the trip.
Supplements
The child fare applies from 2 to 11 years.
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