Hiking Camino De Cruces Trail (trip)

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Hiking Camino De Cruces Trail

  • Panama City Airport, Panama
  • Active & Adventure
Panama, Central America

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Contact provider for price7 HoursYear-round
Comfort accommodations Exertion level: 3
Operator: Sendero Panama 12 people max
If you like hiking and trekking this is the day tour for you.  As you follow the remains of the cobblestone path through the forest, the sound of howler monkeys in the distance, it is hard not to imagine the first people crossing the isthmus.  The Camino de Cruces Trail is possibly one of the most important historical trails in Panama.  Used in addition to the famous El Camino Real, the Camino de Cruces was integral to supporting the bourgeois population of Spaniards that came to Panama in the 16th century.  With all the gold and silver from the mines of Potosi in Peru crossing the Isthmus of Panama by mule on its way to Spain, a population associated with wealth took up residence in Panama City.

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Panama, Central America

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3 testimonials about the provider, Sendero Panama:

  • Reviewer: Ken Bridwell located in Chicago, IL USA
    Sendero Panama’s expert, articulate and personable Certified Interpretive Guides are perfect for savvy travelers who want a more in-depth and customized exposure to all that is Panama. 
  • Reviewer: Maya Wasserman located in San Diego , CA USA
    We want to thank Sendero Panama so much for putting together an absolutely perfect honeymoon for David and I. We fell in love with the country, every place we visited and of course the amazing people. Carlos and Christian were both fantastic and really helped make our Panama experience so special. Thank you so much... all your recommendations were perfect and the attention to detail was impressive. We can't wait to come back and visit again soon!
  • Reviewer: Barbara Leitheiser located in Kempton, PA USA
    Thank you for a wonderful, very pleasant day of birding with Christian and Mica. It could not have been much better. It was the highlight of my trip.  Harry, the SOB (spouse of birder), enjoyed it too. He talks about it more than I do.  I added 24 birds to my life list with you. I am thrilled!

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  • This is a custom departure, meaning this trip is offered on dates that you arrange privately with the provider. Additionally, you need to form your own private group for this trip. The itinerary and price here is just a sample. Contact the provider for detailed pricing, minimum group size, and scheduling information. For most providers, the larger the group you are traveling with, the lower the per-person cost will be.

Itinerary

While El Camino Real was dedicated to the transit of the bullion, the Camino de Cruces was used to transport textiles, spices, furnishings, essentially everything a high class member of society required that could not be obtained in the tropics.  Famous pirates such as Sir Francis Drake and Sir Henry Morgan used this trail in their attempts to sack the city of Panama.  Fast forward to the 19th century and one imagines The Gold Rush and the 49ers transiting the isthmus on their way to California.  Today, an eight mile trail winds through Soberania National Park, connecting Venta de Cruces at the Chagres River with Camino de Cruces National Park.  Following the path, one not only experiences a historical journey, but also enjoys the presence of many birds and diverse flora and fauna.

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