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Naso Kingdom, from Bocas del Toro |
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La Amistad International Park |
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La Amistad is a bi-national park that straddles the Costa Rican/Panamanian border and features rainforested highlands with 2-mile high peaks. The climate is perfect year-round. Cleaner water and air can not be found on Earth. It is an UNESCO World Heritage Site.
We will boat up the Rio Teribe to reach an eco-lodge in the rain forest. This is the home of the Naso Kingdom, the last kingdom in Latin America. The Naso are small tribe of 3, 500 people living in villages connected by footpaths. The Naso bring sustainable agriculture to new heights. Each family farms what it needs and there are also communal farms. Rafts carry extra produce for sale to Caribbean communities down river.
After breakfast we'll boat further up river to one of 7 Naso villages. A journey into a Naso village brings shared stories, songs, dances, and food. Pure happiness and pride is evident in the absence of machines. The rainforest provides the Naso everything needed to sustain a good life. Local artisans proudly display their wares. |
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DAY 1
Travel to El Silencio to board a boat for the ride up-river to La Amistad. Check-in at the eco-lodge; hike, enjoy a typical Naso dinner.
Pack a flashlight; the Naso are off-the-grid.
DAY 2
After breakfast at the lodge, we travel further upriver to the Naso Kingdom for a visit to one or two villages. We'll meet the people, learn about the culture, enjoy songs, dance, and stories from indigenous tribesmen.
After lunch in the village, we'll boat back to El Silencio and return to the Almirante Ferry Terminal. |
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| Meet up location: Almirante Ferry Terminal, Bocas del Toro |
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| End location: Almirante Ferry Terminal for return trip to Bocas del Toro |
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| Duration: 2 days |
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| 10 Dollars - Meals/snacks during the drive to/from |
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| Transportation by car and boat, lodging, 3 meals in the park, park entrance fees, Naso guides. |
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| Lunch in route to El Silencio; dinner or snack on the return. |
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| Tour #: 11570 |
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| Tour Type: Hiking & Walking, Nature & Wildlife, Water - Kayak, Rafting, Sailing |
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| Transportation Method: Car and canoa/panga with outboard, walking |
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| Activity Level: Light |
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| Note: This is an off-the-grid jungle adventure. The Naso live without electricity and running water, although they provide both for tourists, the generator runs for a few hours after dinner. |
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| Kid Friendly: Yes. This is an excellent tour for children ages 5 and up. |
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| Language(s): Spanish (conversational) explanation |
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| Maximum travelers: 2 |
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