Sports Events in Panama

It's a well-organized race in the beautiful country of Panama.
At 31 years of age, the Panama International Marathon is one of the oldest in the world. The course, certified by AIMS, is mostly flat and runs through the streets of Panama City
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The marathon will start at 5:30 a.m. at the Rommel Fernandez Stadium. The half marathon will start at 6:00 a.m.

Typical temperature during the race is 75-85 degrees F (26-29 C) with 80-88% relative humidity.

There are 25 water points, at intervals of 1 to 2 kilometers

One of panamanians gamblin sports are the Horse races.
Races are featured on the card by thursdays, starting at 5pm and saturdays and sundays from 2pm.
Entrance is Free and visitors may use the Salon Presidencial on the second floor where there is a superb view of the track from the restaurant and bar.

Equipment: The Racetrack has a reputation for producing champion jockeys, who have been great ambassadors for their country over the years. like Laffit Pinckay, jr.
Panamanians thoroughbreds have also gained world-wide recognition.

Spectacular diving, great sailing, untouched nature and the warm hospitality of our crew will make your holidays on Inula a wonderful and unforgettable experience.

Most of the trips will start in David/Panama.

Equipment: Inula - and her living accommodation and kitchen - are spacious enough and perfectly equipped to host groups of up to eight divers. Competent as usual, Arvid, skipper and dive instructor, will take care of your safety and guide you to the best divespots.

Bring your own maintained equipment. Some spare parts are available. Underwater camera recommeded.

Rafting the Chiriqui Viejo takes you into Costa Rica and back down into Panama. A good start from Boquette a beautiful coffee town where it can reach 33 degees with a constant mist falling throughout the day. About 100 USD for the day. There are a few falls (one pictured here) you'll have the pleasure of experiencing.

The jungle above house many a monkey that may decide they don't like you and may choose to throw coconuts at you from atop of the massive rock faces on each side of select gourges. Don't take offence, you're the intruder :-)

This activity can be done in El Valle, it consists on going from tree to tree and plataform to plataform using pulleys on horizontal traverse cables, over the tree tops and the trails far below, and around the spectacular waterfall "Chorro Macho."
It is not that extreme (so don't be afraid), and it is better to enjoy it from the beginning, because it is short.

Over Playa Blanca /Farallon