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Tour ItineraryOriginally developed by scientists to study the biodiversity found in the canopy of trees, the method involved rigging large trees with climbing gear, cables, ladders, etc. By means of this gear, biologists were able to swing from one tree to another, over chasms and water, to study larger areas of the forest. They also discovered it was a LOT of fun!
Now days, several canopy tours have been developed around the world, with Canopy Rio Piedras being the only one in the Panamanian Atlantic coast only 80 minutes from Panama City. This adventure allows anybody to rise to the top of the tree and switch on the adrenaline, as you swish through the air from one gigantic tree to another. Unlike Tarzan...in complete safety.
Once at the Canopy site a knowledgeable guide will assist you in dawning the harness and safety equipment. Your guide will give you a thorough briefing and what to expect to make the most of your experience.
Once you are ready, hook your harness to the cable and look out! YOU ARE FLYING! The series of platforms are sometimes located over 100 feet high and up to 450 feet apart, enough to wake you up!
Itinerary:
08:00 Depart from your hotel and transfer to the small town of Rio Piedras.
09:30 Arrive at the Canopy. Use restrooms before gearing up.
09:45 Start your safety briefing near platform #1.
10:00 The Canopy Adventure Begins.
12:00 Break for Lunch.
13:00 Depart for Panama City or Portobelo if time permits.
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