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Visiting Panama For A Cultural Retreat

By Bonnie Contreras


Visiting Panama is ideal for adrenaline junkies, nature enthusiasts and sportsmen alike. An astounding array of activities is available, ensuring that the individual needs of every person is met. There are activities for young and old to indulge in and the level of difficulty varies from easy to very expert.

The people of this country are where the diversity stems from. An estimated 67% of the country is primarily Spanish, 12 % are native Indians, 9 % are from Africa and 12% are of Caucasian and Chinese descent. The average life expectancy is 75 years and the primary language is Spanish.

"Volcan Baru" is a sight that many adventurers have set their hearts on climbing. This volcano has a view of both the Pacific and Carribean oceans at the summit. The going it tough and it is a hard climb to the top, definitely not for the faint hearted. When weather is bad it is recommended not to attempt the climb. Cloud cover makes visibility poor and the view hazy if at all visible. The park can be entered either on the east or the west side of the volcano.

Home stays are a wonderful way to learn Spanish and immerse oneself in this fascinating culture. These programs are run through companies specializing in cultural exchanges. The process is quiet simple and inexpensive. These companies have a database of families who are willing to welcome a foreigner into their homes. They are giving a subsidy by the company to provide adequate care for the individual. This guest then effectively becomes part of the household for a specified time. They eat and cook with the family, do chores and odd jobs and most importantly, learn the language. With very little or no English being tolerated in the households this is an ideal way to learn.

Dance classes are a fun way to learn a bit of Spanish culture and brush up on existing language skills. The classes are conducted in Spanish, forcing the participants to converse in Spanish. It's fun and a great way to not only converse in the language but also to meet some of the locals.

Many Spanish natives residing in the country often wish to brush up on their English skills. Language exchanges are common were a Spanish native and an English native get together a couple of times a week to help each other navigate the respective languages. These exchanges can vary in the degree of advancement and often include excursions to help practice phrases.

White water rafting is a sport that the adrenaline junkies can indulge in. There are various companies who operate in different locations in the area. There are day trips for those trying it for the first time and there are longer trips for extreme enthusiasts. The longer trips usually last between 3 and 7 days. They offer an extended route with accommodation and meals being supplied along the way.

Visiting panama is a great way to experience a new culture. The various traditions and heritages of its natives mix together to create an unbelievably vibrant art and culture scene which is second to none. This is one of the best destinations in the world.




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