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A growing number of operators in Panama City offer a range of guided
tours
, from city tours and canal cruises to trans-Darien treks and diving trips.
ANCON Expeditions , Edificio El Dorado, C Elvira Mendez (tel 269 9414 or 269 9415, fax 264 3713, www.ecopanama.com ). The highly rated commercial arm of the National Conservation Association offers tours with an ecological emphasis throughout the country, with expert bilingual guides. They also have their own exclusive lodges in Cana and Punta Patino in Darien. Argo Tours , 808 C Balboa (tel 228 4328, fax 228 1234, www.big-ditch.com ). Operate one of the ferries to Isla Taboga, and also run partial canal cruises every Saturday and full transits once a month, though they have been known to cut tours short. Aventuras Panama (tel 260 0044, fax 236 5814, avenpana@sinfo.net ). Whitewater rafting trips to Chagres National Park and fishing and diving excursions in the Pacific. Panama Jones , C Ricardo Arias (tel 265 4551, fax 265 4553, www.panamacanal.com ). US-owned luxury tour operator offering a full range of trips throughout the country.
Scuba Panama
, Av 6 Norte, C 62A (tel 261 3841, fax 261 9586,
www.scubapanama.com
). Countrywide diving trips, plus equipment sale and rental, and diving instruction. Other useful information
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