White Water river rafting close to Panama City is possible at the Chagres River which goes virtually unseen as it passes through the Chagres National Park due to the lack of accessible roads, protection against settlers, and the previous non-existence of Adventures Panama. This part of the river, characterized by currents alternating with backwaters, is considered as Class II, check Panama White Water Rafting Rapid Classification here, although several rapids are considered up to Class III by the International Classification of River Navigation.

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At the Panama Chagres River Map this section extend from Rio Piedras to the Embera Village.  As a result of dense tropical forest covering the basin of the river, sedimentation is minimal; therefore, clear water can be expected very often. The flora is typical of the tropical rain forest, with more than three hundred species per hectarea. Although, it is the natural habitat of big mammals such as tapir and jaguar, tropical rainforest animals, they are very seldom encountered. However, It is much easier to spot several others samples of the fauna, such as rainforest monkeys (spider, howler, whiteface (cappuchino), Geoffrey's Tamarin), sloth, river otter, iguana, toucan, and plenty of fish.

Once in the virgin jungle of Chagres National Park you will ask if this is the next tv show survivor panama destination.