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Gold Panning Private Adventure in Puerto Jimenez
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4 Hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English, French, Spanish
Overview
Immerse yourself in one of the most luxuriant, biodiverse and dense nature of the world (2.5% of global terrestrial biodiversity in only 1,200 km2). Walk in the footsteps of the adventurers who explored the area with the hope of striking it rich. Learn about the story of the gold rush. Try your shot at gold panning! Learn the traditional method with artisanal tools! You could get lucky! Swim and cool down in a gorgeous secret local spot. The river forms a small waterfall and a natural pond. Jump in! This is a unique opportunity for a memorable cultural exchange.
What's Included
- Translation (french/english)
- Guided Tour
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Artisanal panning tools
- Snacks
- Transportation to ''Dos Brazos del Rio Tigre'' from Puerto-Jimenez (6$ bus, 16$ cab)
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
Meet me at the end of the road of the left arm of the Rio Tigre.
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Hike for about 45 min (one way) in the jungle along the gorgeous river of ''El Tigre''. Spot some amazing wild life on the way like toucans, monkeys (possibility of howlers, white faced, spider and squirrel monkey), red macaws, roseate spoonbill, herons, parakeets, frogs, reptiles and snakes. Be surrounded by lush forest, not far from the Corcovado National Park.
Listen to the story of gold in the region on the hike up. At your final destination, I will tell you everything about the methods of artisanal gold panning (12 years experience). You will have a chance at trying the tools (bar, shovel, pan, sluice box, mask, crevice sucker) and sample for gold. Maybe you could get lucky and see something shiny in the pan!
On the way back we will stop at a natural pool so you can refresh and enjoy the nature around. Snorkel if you wish, have a snack and we will start our journey back to the village ''Dos Brazos del Rio Tigre''. Chat with the villagers or gold panners on the way, for a memorable cultural exchange and an understanding of their reality.
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Operated by Minor Sandoval
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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