{"id":10107,"date":"2021-04-12T14:53:27","date_gmt":"2021-04-12T19:53:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mire.gob.pa\/ministerio\/?p=10107"},"modified":"2021-04-12T14:53:27","modified_gmt":"2021-04-12T19:53:27","slug":"panama-celebrates-the-end-of-coffee-harvest-season-and-embraces-the-highlands-touristic-experiences","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mire.gob.pa\/ministerio\/panama-celebrates-the-end-of-coffee-harvest-season-and-embraces-the-highlands-touristic-experiences\/","title":{"rendered":"PANAMA CELEBRATES THE END OF COFFEE HARVEST SEASON AND EMBRACES THE HIGHLANDS TOURISTIC EXPERIENCES"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With March coming to a close, Panama is celebrating the end of its iconic coffee harvest season and embracing the surrounding touristic experiences in the Chiriqu\u00ed Highlands region. Best known for producing Geisha Coffee, the most valuable coffee in the world and harvested by the Ng\u00e4be and Bugle indigenous people, the Chiriqu\u00ed Highlands region boasts highly fertile volcanic soil, making the area perfect for agriculture and exploring natural lands.<\/p>\n<p>To celebrate the Specialty Coffee season, which starts in September and ends in March, <em>La Cosecha<\/em>, an exclusive three-day event dedicated to celebrating the harvest, invites coffee aficionados to learn about the extensive process that ultimately creates some of the world&#8217;s best brews. In its fourth installment held from April 8-11 this year, the event features luxurious and intimate experiences \u2013 from one-on-one tours with lead coffee harvesters in the region, a special coffee ritual, cultural immersions with the Ng\u00e4be indigenous community, to a sunrise coffee tasting atop the famed Baru Volcano.<\/p>\n<p>While coffee roots run deep in the Highlands and the Chiriqu\u00ed Province, the Coffee Circuit is not all the premier mountain destination offers. The area is also known as the land of flowers: a place for mountaineers, bird watchers and travelers passionate about indigenous culture and natural attractions. Travelers looking to visit the province can partake in numerous experiences from Panama&#8217;s Heritage Routes: Green (nature), Blue (oceans) and Cultural.<\/p>\n<p>Adventure seekers can hike the famous Baru Volcano, which reaches over 11,000 feet above sea level, serving as the highest point in Panama. With its peak allowing hikers to see both the Pacific and the Atlantic Ocean at the same time, hikers can camp above the clouds where they can stargaze and witness the summit at sunrise, or hike at night to make it in time for the incredible sunrise views.<\/p>\n<p>Culture hounds can opt to visit the Ng\u00e4be and Bugle people, two of Panama&#8217;s seven indigenous groups, who are proud to share their culture, cosmovision and history with visitors, as well as the beautiful scenery and attractions that surround their communities. The Ng\u00e4be communities provide experiences including cacao tours, waterfall hikes, a day on the organic farm, handicrafts, and cultural evenings in an ecologically sustainable environment.<\/p>\n<p>Nature lovers will enjoy trekking to find the Lost Waterfall, a gorgeous hike through dense rainforest that leads to three beautiful waterfalls in Boquete, Chiriqu\u00ed. Visitors can also join tours that offer white water rafting and ziplining through the cloud forest, where you can achieve one-of-a-kind views of the natural landscapes and wildlife. A trip to Panama is not complete for birdwatchers without visiting the stunning tropical forest at La Amistad International Park, renowned for its biodiversity, boasting more than 600 bird species. One of them is the Resplendent Quetzal \u2014 a striking bird that was once sacred to the ancient Mayans and Aztecs.<\/p>\n<p>Visitors can reach the Highlands by car (a 7-hour ride from Panama City) or take a less than one-hour domestic flight to David, Chiriqu\u00ed, followed by a 45-minute car ride. Visiting the Chiriqu\u00ed Highlands supports Panama&#8217;s Master Plan for Sustainable Tourism, recently recognized by UNESCO as an example of innovation and sustainability, highlighting Panama&#8217;s unique tourism routes. The plan reactivates Panama&#8217;s Tourism, Conservation and Research (TCI) strategy. The updated TCI strategy focuses on three core areas: Cultural Heritage (multifaceted culture), Green Heritage (extraordinary biodiversity) and Blue Heritage (ocean wonders).<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about the Panama Highlands region and coffee culture, please visit <a href=\"http:\/\/discover.visitpanama.com\/coffee\">discover.visitpanama.com\/coffee<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about Panama&#8217;s Cultural, Green and Blue Heritage, as well as the experiences around it, please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/visitpanama.com\/things-to-do\/nature\/\">https:\/\/visitpanama.com\/things-to-do\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For the latest information on Panama&#8217;s health and safety protocols for international visitors, please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitpanama.com\/information\/travel-guidelines\">https:\/\/www.visitpanama.com\/information\/travel-guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>ESPA\u00d1OL:<\/p>\n<p><strong>PANAM\u00c1 CELEBRA EL FINAL DE LA COSECHA CAFETERA<br \/>\nY APROVECHA LAS EXPERIENCIAS TUR\u00cdSTICAS DE LAS TIERRAS ALTAS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Con el mes de marzo a punto de terminar, Panam\u00e1 celebra el final de su emblem\u00e1tica temporada de cosecha de caf\u00e9 y las experiencias tur\u00edsticas de la regi\u00f3n de las Tierras Altas de Chiriqu\u00ed. Conocida por la producci\u00f3n del famoso caf\u00e9 Geisha, el m\u00e1s valioso del mundo, que es cosechado por las comunidades ind\u00edgenas Ng\u00e4be y Bugl\u00e9, las Tierras Altas de Chiriqu\u00ed cuentan con un suelo volc\u00e1nico muy f\u00e9rtil que hace que la zona sea perfecta para la agricultura y la exploraci\u00f3n de la naturaleza.<\/p>\n<p>Celebrando la temporada del caf\u00e9 de especialidad, que comienza en septiembre y termina en marzo, \u201cLa Cosecha\u201d, un evento exclusivo de tres d\u00edas dedicado a celebrar la temporada, invita a los aficionados al caf\u00e9 a conocer el extenso proceso cual resulta en la creaci\u00f3n de algunos de los mejores caf\u00e9s del mundo. En su cuarta edici\u00f3n, celebrada del 8 al 11 de abril de este a\u00f1o, el evento ofrece experiencias lujosas e \u00edntimas, desde recorridos individuales con los principales recolectores de caf\u00e9 de la regi\u00f3n, un ritual especial del caf\u00e9, inmersiones culturales con la comunidad ind\u00edgena Ng\u00e4be, hasta una degustaci\u00f3n de caf\u00e9 disfrutando del amanecer en la cima del famoso Volc\u00e1n Bar\u00fa.<\/p>\n<p>Aunque las ra\u00edces del caf\u00e9 son profundas en las Tierras Altas y en la provincia de Chiriqu\u00ed, eso no es todo lo que ofrece este destino monta\u00f1oso. La zona tambi\u00e9n es conocida como la tierra de las flores: un lugar para alpinistas, observadores de aves y viajeros apasionados por la cultura ind\u00edgena y las atracciones naturales. Los viajeros que deseen visitar la provincia pueden participar en numerosas experiencias de los tres patrimonios de Panam\u00e1: Verde (naturaleza), Azul (oc\u00e9anos) y Cultural.<\/p>\n<p>Los aventureros pueden ir de excursi\u00f3n al famoso Volc\u00e1n Bar\u00fa, que alcanza m\u00e1s de 3.000 metros sobre el nivel del mar, haci\u00e9ndolo el punto m\u00e1s alto de Panam\u00e1. Su cima es el \u00fanico lugar en el mundo donde se pueden observar los oc\u00e9anos Pac\u00edfico y Atl\u00e1ntico al mismo tiempo. Aqu\u00ed, los excursionistas pueden acampar por encima de las nubes para contemplar las estrellas y ver la cima al amanecer, o caminar de noche para llegar a tiempo de las incre\u00edbles vistas del amanecer.<\/p>\n<p>Los amantes de la cultura pueden optar por visitar a los Ng\u00e4be y Bugl\u00e9, dos de las siete comunidades ind\u00edgenas de Panam\u00e1, que se enorgullecen de compartir su cultura, cosmovisi\u00f3n y su historia con los visitantes, as\u00ed como los hermosos paisajes y las atracciones que rodean a su comunidad. Las comunidades Ng\u00e4be ofrecen experiencias que incluyen recorridos de cacao, caminatas por las cascadas, un d\u00eda en granjas org\u00e1nicas, artesan\u00edas y noches culturales en un entorno ecol\u00f3gicamente sostenible.<\/p>\n<p>Los amantes de la naturaleza disfrutar\u00e1n el recorrido para encontrar la Cascada Perdida, una preciosa caminata a trav\u00e9s de la densa selva tropical que conduce a tres hermosas cascadas en Boquete, Chiriqu\u00ed. Los visitantes tambi\u00e9n pueden participar en excursiones que ofrecen rafting por r\u00edos de agua blanca y tirolesas cruzando a trav\u00e9s de la selva tropical, con una vista \u00fanica de los paisajes naturales y la vida silvestre. Para los observadores de aves, un viaje a Panam\u00e1 no est\u00e1 completo sin visitar los impresionantes bosques nubosos y tropicales del Parque Internacional La Amistad, famoso por su biodiversidad, que cuenta con m\u00e1s de 600 especies de aves. Una de ellas es el Quetzal Resplandeciente, un ave llamativa que fue sagrada para los antiguos mayas y aztecas.<\/p>\n<p>Los viajeros pueden llegar a las Tierras Altas por carretera (un viaje de 7 horas desde Ciudad de Panam\u00e1) o tomar un vuelo nacional de menos de una hora a David, Chiriqu\u00ed, seguido de un viaje por carretera de 45 minutos. Visitar las Tierras Altas de Chiriqu\u00ed apoya el Plan Maestro de Turismo Sostenible de Panam\u00e1, recientemente reconocido por la UNESCO como ejemplo de innovaci\u00f3n y sostenibilidad, destacando las nuevas experiencias \u00fanicas de turismo en Panam\u00e1. El plan reactiva la estrategia de Turismo, Conservaci\u00f3n e Investigaci\u00f3n (TCI) de Panam\u00e1. La estrategia TCI actualizada se centra en tres \u00e1reas fundamentales: el Patrimonio Cultural (cultura multifac\u00e9tica), el Patrimonio Verde (extraordinaria biodiversidad) y el Patrimonio Azul (maravillas oce\u00e1nicas) de Panam\u00e1.<\/p>\n<p>Para aprender m\u00e1s sobre la regi\u00f3n de las tierras altas de Panam\u00e1 y la cultura del caf\u00e9, visite: <a href=\"http:\/\/discover.visitpanama.com\/coffee\">discover.visitpanama.com\/coffee<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Para aprender m\u00e1s sobre el patrimonio cultural, verde y azul de Panam\u00e1, as\u00ed como las experiencias que lo rodean, visite: <a href=\"https:\/\/visitpanama.com\/things-to-do\/nature\/\">https:\/\/visitpanama.com\/things-to-do\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Para obtener la informaci\u00f3n m\u00e1s reciente sobre los protocolos de salud y seguridad de Panam\u00e1 para los visitantes internacionales, visite:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitpanama.com\/information\/travel-guidelines\">https:\/\/www.visitpanama.com\/information\/travel-guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With March coming to a close, Panama is celebrating the end of its iconic coffee harvest season and embracing the surrounding touristic experiences in the Chiriqu\u00ed Highlands region. 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