Cerro Hoya Summit Expedition
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Pick up and transport from your Cambutal Hotel to the site and back
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Bilingual guide
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SUPs and safety equipment
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Refreshments, fresh fruit, and light lunch
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Pick up and transport from your Cambutal Hotel to the site and back
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Bilingual guide
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SUPs and safety equipment
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Refreshments, fresh fruit, and light lunch
Details
Description
Explore the largest reserve of primary jungle on the Azuero Peninsula of Panama with this 3 day camping expedition into Cerro Hoya National Park. Hike up mountain ridge lines into the cloud forest where we can see endemic species of plants and animals as well as several rare and endangered species. Summit Cerro Pirri for spectacular views of the national park and coastline at 1300m above sea level
Whats Included
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2 person tent
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Sleeping pads
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All meals
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Transportation in and out of the national park by boat and 4x4
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Pack horses
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2 Support staff and Gear
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Bilingual guide with expert knowledge of the area
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Cookware and utensils
Itinerary
Day 1:
07:00: Depart from Los Buzos Bay by boat.
08:00: Arrive at Sierra Beach and offload boat.
08:15: Accommodate the pack horse and gear. Hike to the river mouth.
08:30: Begin the river portion of the hike along the banks of the Sierra river. Expect loose round river rocks, frequent river crossings in ankle to knee-high water.
Distance 5km
Elevation Gain: 30m
11:00: Enter trailhead for the ridge line to campsite. Expect 45 degree+ grades, clay soils, loose leaf litter, brush.
Distance 5km
Elevation Gain: 1000m
12:30 Lunch
14:00: Arrive at Campsite: rest and unload gear, prep site.
14:30: Set Up Camp: gather firewood, water, etc.
15:00 - 17:00: Rest and Relaxation: explore surroundings, wash up
17:00: Dinner Prep
18:00: Dinner
19:00: Free time till lights out
Day 2:
06:30: Morning Campfire and Coffee
07:00 Breakfast
07:30: Prepare for summit
07:45: Begin hike to Cerro Pirri Summit. Expect clay soils, loose leaf litter, brush, with large rocks at the summit.
Distance 1.5km
Elevation Gain: 300m
09:00: Reach Summit, explore, take pictures, enjoy.
10:00: Begin Descent
Distance 1.5km
Elevation Gain: - 300m
11:00 Arrive back at camp.
12:20 Lunch
13:00-17:00: Explore surrounding areas, overlooks, and creek trails.R & R.
17:00: Dinner Prep.
18:00: Dinner
19:00: Free time till lights out
Day 3
06:30: Morning Campfire and Coffee
07:00: Breakfast: Oatmeal with Honey, chopped almonds and dried pineapple.
07:30: Breakdown camp and prepare for descent
08:15: Begin Descent to Sierra
Distance 5km
Elevation Gain: - 1000m
11:45: Exit ridge line, enter upriver hike.
Distance 5km
Elevation Gain: - 30m
13:00: Lunch
14:30: At Sierra Beach for Pickup
15:30: Arrive back at Los Buzos Bay
Trip End
