Panama
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Day 1: Fly to Panama
Meet your Field Director at the airportEnjoy dinner in Panama City
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Day 2: Panama City
Visit Panamá Viejo, the ruins from pirate attacks on the original Panama City
Take a guided tour of Casco Viejo, known for its vibrant streets and historical architecture
Visit the Biomuseo, a museum showcasing Panama’s incredible biodiversity
Take a group photo by the Panama sign on the Amador Causeway
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Day 3: Panama City • El Valle de Antón
Take a day trip to El Valle de Antón, a picturesque mountain town nestled in a volcanic crater
Explore hiking trails in El Valle de Antón
Enjoy lunch in El Valle de Antón
See a youth folklore dance show
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Day 4: Panama City • Gatun Lake
Take a boat ride on Gatun Lake in the Panama Canal where you will learn about the different species on Monkey Island
Enjoy lunch at Gatun Lake
Enjoy a hike in one of the parks that surround Panama City
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Day 5: Panama City
Participate in a cultural exchange with locals
Stop for a photo at the Panama Canal Administration Building
Visit a pineapple farm
Enjoy lunch on the pineapple farm
Visit the Miraflores Visitor Center at the Panama Canal
Take a guided tour of the Miraflores Locks and learn about its history, engineering and impact on global trade
Hike to the top of Ancon Hill for a stunning view of the Panama City skyline
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Day 6: Panama City • Chagres National Park
Take a day trip to Chagres National Park
Visit an Emberá indigenous village to learn about traditional lifestyles and crafts
Take a canoe ride on the Rio Chagres
Enjoy lunch at the Emberá indigenous village
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Day 7: Panama City • Portobelo
Add this in-depth excursion:
Portobelo
Take a day trip to the Caribbean coast, where you'll spend time snorkeling in the crystalline waters. Afterwards, enjoy an included lunch before setting out to explore the Portobelo Ruins, a historic site that once guarded the treasure fleets of the Spanish Empire. Explore the remnants of this 17th-century fortification and soak in panoramic views of the lush, tropical surroundings.
Enjoy dinner in Panama City
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Day 8: Depart for home
Add more days
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Day 8: Panama City • David • Boquete
Fly to David
Travel to Boquete, a charming highland town known for its coffee and stunning scenery
Visit a locally owned and operated farm to learn about how local produce is grown, harvested and sold
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Day 9: Boquete
Enjoy a ziplining adventure through the Boquete treetop (Participants must weigh less than 200 lbs)
Take a canopy tour, where you’ll:
- Travel through the jungle via hanging bridges
- Spot unique flora and wildlife as you explore the ecosystem of jungle canopies
- Take in amazing aerial views
Enjoy lunch in Boquete
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Day 10: Boquete • David • Panama City
Return to Panama City
Enjoy free time in Panama City
Enjoy dinner in Panama City
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Day 11: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly to Panama
Meet your Field Director at the airportEnjoy dinner in Panama City
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Day 2: Panama City
Visit Panamá Viejo, the ruins from pirate attacks on the original Panama City
Take a guided tour of Casco Viejo, known for its vibrant streets and historical architecture
Visit the Biomuseo, a museum showcasing Panama’s incredible biodiversity
Take a group photo by the Panama sign on the Amador Causeway
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Day 3: Panama City • El Valle de Antón
Take a day trip to El Valle de Antón, a picturesque mountain town nestled in a volcanic crater
Explore hiking trails in El Valle de Antón
Enjoy lunch in El Valle de Antón
See a youth folklore dance show
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Day 4: Panama City • Gatun Lake
Take a boat ride on Gatun Lake in the Panama Canal where you will learn about the different species on Monkey Island
Enjoy lunch at Gatun Lake
Enjoy a hike in one of the parks that surround Panama City
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Day 5: Panama City
Participate in a cultural exchange with locals
Stop for a photo at the Panama Canal Administration Building
Visit a pineapple farm
Enjoy lunch on the pineapple farm
Visit the Miraflores Visitor Center at the Panama Canal
Take a guided tour of the Miraflores Locks and learn about its history, engineering and impact on global trade
Hike to the top of Ancon Hill for a stunning view of the Panama City skyline
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Day 6: Panama City • Chagres National Park
Take a day trip to Chagres National Park
Visit an Emberá indigenous village to learn about traditional lifestyles and crafts
Take a canoe ride on the Rio Chagres
Enjoy lunch at the Emberá indigenous village
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Day 7: Panama City • Portobelo
Add this in-depth excursion:
Portobelo
Take a day trip to the Caribbean coast, where you'll spend time snorkeling in the crystalline waters. Afterwards, enjoy an included lunch before setting out to explore the Portobelo Ruins, a historic site that once guarded the treasure fleets of the Spanish Empire. Explore the remnants of this 17th-century fortification and soak in panoramic views of the lush, tropical surroundings.
Enjoy dinner in Panama City
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Day 8: Depart for home
Add more days
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Day 8: Panama City • David • Boquete
Fly to David
Travel to Boquete, a charming highland town known for its coffee and stunning scenery
Visit a locally owned and operated farm to learn about how local produce is grown, harvested and sold
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Day 9: Boquete
Enjoy a ziplining adventure through the Boquete treetop (Participants must weigh less than 200 lbs)
Take a canopy tour, where you’ll:
- Travel through the jungle via hanging bridges
- Spot unique flora and wildlife as you explore the ecosystem of jungle canopies
- Take in amazing aerial views
Enjoy lunch in Boquete
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Day 10: Boquete • David • Panama City
Return to Panama City
Enjoy free time in Panama City
Enjoy dinner in Panama City
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Day 11: Depart for home
Confidence • Curiosity • Global perspective • Empathy • Adaptability • Relatability • Self-Awareness
What's Included
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Transportation
Various modes of transport are tailored to your program. While some transfers are included, others may come at additional cost.
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Accommodations
Safe, comfortable lodging will be waiting for you at your destination.
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Select meals
Enjoy a combination of included meals and the freedom to explore local cuisine on your own.
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End-to-end support
Your dedicated EF team helps secure administrative approval and academic credit, provides enrollment tools, and helps establish your program’s ongoing presence on campus.
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EF Global Learning Toolkit
We offer various tools to help educators facilitate student growth abroad and on campus, including academically enriched travel programs, industry engagement opportunities, global learning resources, and a Global Competencies Assessment tool.
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Guided exploration
Gain insider knowledge and cultural perspective from licensed local guides: natural historians who provide cultural insights to enhance learning moments throughout the program.
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Field Visits
Experience academics in action during engaging visits with relevant organizations, thought leaders, and partners.
