Chiriqui Viejo River Rafting
The best known river to enjoy white water rafting is Chiriqui Viejo with sections Class III+ to Class V. Adventures Panama first descend on it was done in 1995-96 from Plaza Caizan to Paso Canoa.
Our white water rafting operation is based right on the Chiriqui Viejo which basically defines the border with Costa Rica in many sections. From David it is about 40 minutes drive and from Panama City it is about 7 hours drive. It can be done from Panama City in a day flying to David(30 minutes).
About Chiriqui Viejo River:
By far, the best white water rafting river with relatively easy access. It is 128 km long and originates on Cerro Picacho, on the Northwest side of Volcan Baru, the highest elevation of Panama. It passes through beautiful mountain towns of Cerro Punta as a creek but quickly evolving as a river even before passing through Volcan plains.
Its watershed is of 1,355 km2 and although its water level is at its best on the rainy season(June through December), there is always enough water to have fun white water rafting year around.
Quebrada las Vueltas - Salsipuedes
Class III- IV-V rapids and characterized by spectacular waterfalls and canyons. Recommended for people with rafting experience and older than 18 years old. Depending on water level we will travel for about three to four hours a 14 km length with a drop of 180 mts, an average drop of 13 mts per kilometre.
Salsipuedes - Paso Canoas
Class III rapids. The river does move fast with a drop of 120 mts during the 10 km of the trek, a average drop of 12 mts per kilometre. Recommended for everyone above 12 years old with or with out any white water rafting experience. Be ready to have fun. Depending on water level we will raft for about two to three hours.
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(WR-17949-P) |
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transportation |
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lunch |
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Swimsuit or a pair of shorts for navigating, trainers or strapped sandals with good soles, a baseball cap, and sun lotion. A set of dry clothes to change for the return trip. |
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Suitability / Level |
Class III (Beginner) |
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12 |
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Option I.......... If you are at Chiriqui
Begins by picking up guesses at agreed place at David, Volcán, or Boquete around 7:00 a.m. We will arrive to the put in to start rafting around 9:00-10:00 a.m. and we should arrive to the take out zone around 2:00-4:30 p.m. and back to the original pick up place around 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Option II........ Flying from Panama
You should be at Domestic Flights Airport of Panama City, Marcos A. Gelabert, located in Albrook, at 6:00 a.m. for the 7:00 am flight to David. The flight last around one hour. We would pick you up at David Airport around 8:00 and proceed as Option I. Plane departs David at 5:30 p.m. and back to Panama City around 6:30 p.m.
Chiriqui Viejo River Rafting
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INTRODUCTION
Chiriqui Province, east of Costa Rica and south of Bocas del Toro Province, is known has the highlands of Panama with, Volcan Baru, a volcano peak 13,000 feet above sea level. Its scenery, flora, fauna, topography and people are very different from the rest of the country. Its main economy is based on the land and is also know as the food supplier of the country. The second largest city of Panama, David, is Chiriqui's capital.
The best known river to enjoy white water rafting is Chiriqui Viejo with sections Class III+ to Class V. Adventures Panama first descend on it was done in 1995-96 from Plaza Caizan to Paso Canoa.
Our white water rafting operation is based right on the Chiriqui Viejo which basically defines the border with Costa Rica in many sections. From David it is about 40 minutes drive and from Panama City it is about 7 hours drive. It can be done from Panama City in a day flying to David(30 minutes).
About Chiriqui Viejo River:
By far, the best white water rafting river with relatively easy access. It is 128 km long and originates on Cerro Picacho, on the northwest side of Volcan Baru, the highest elevation of Panama. It passess through beautiful mountain towns of Cerro Punta as a creek but quickly evolving as a river even before passing through Volcan plains.
Its watershed is of 1,355 km2 and although its water level is at its best on the rainy season(June through December), there is always enough water to have fun white water rafting year around.
Quebrada las Vueltas - Salsipuedes
Class III- IV-V rapids and characterized by spectacular waterfalls and canyons. Recomended for people with rafting experience and older than 18 years old. Depending on water level we will travel for about three to four hours a 14 km length with a drop of 180 mts, an average drop of 13 mts per kilometer.
Salsipuedes - Paso Canoas
Class III rapids. The river does move fast with a drop of 120 mts during the 10 km of the trek, a average drop of 12 mts per kilometer. Recomended for everyone above 12 years old with or with out any white water rafting experience. Be ready to have fun. Depending on water level we will raft for about two to three hours.
ITINERARY
Option I.......... If you are at Chiriqui
Begins by picking up guesses at agreed place at David, Volcán, or Boquete around 7:00 a.m. We will arrive to the put in to start rafting around 9:00-10:00 a.m. and we should arrive to the take out zone around 2:00-4:30 p.m. and back to the original pick up place around 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Option II........ Flying from Panama
You should be at Domestic Flights Airport of Panama City, Marcos A. Gelabert, located in Albrook, at 6:00 a.m. for the 7:00 am flight to David. The flight last around one hour. We would pick you up at David Airport around 8:00 and proceed as Option I. Plane departs David at 5:30 p.m. and back to Panama City around 6:30 p.m.
FREQUENT ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT DOES IT INCLUDE ? All mentioned transportation, rafts and gear, guides, and meals on the river. Our guides are trained in white-water navigation skills, first-aid, and CPR.
WHO CAN GO ? On the upper section persons older than eighteen years, in good health and with previous Class III+ rafting experience . On the lower section any one in good health older than 12 years old and does not require previous rafting experience.
WHAT SHOULD YOU TAKE ALONG ? Swinsuit or a pair of shorts for navigating, sneakers or straped sandals with good soles, a baseball cap, and sun lotion. A replacement set of dry clothes.
It is mandatory to bring along an ID that confirm that you are legally in the country since we will pass through a Custom's check point, close to the Costa Rican border.
WHAT SHOULD NOT BE TAKEN ? Any object that could be deteriorated by water or valubles like jewels, cash, credict cards, etc..
PRICE
Quebrada Las Vueltas to Salsipuedes:
USD $ 125.00 per person
Salsipuede to Paso Canoas:
USD $ 100.00 per person |
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Chiriqui Viejo River Rafting |
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Day |
| Company: |
Aventuras Panama
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| Location: |
Panama City |
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Panama,
Central America |
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Not Included 
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January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, |
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