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 Chanel Chanel Marshall Post Count: 23 Msg: #1 137 days ago, July 10th 2009 | Hello, | So there will be three possibly four young females in Panama... i definately want to go and explore parts of the Darien to see some of the beautiful wildlife... Has anyone ever done this? Is it really that unsafe? all i keep hearing is that it is full of guerilla militants, kidnapping is very high and generally unsafe? Are there any tour companies - any personal guides that anyone knows of? Any help - ideas - thoughts would be appreciated :)  newplacestogo Gary Bowman Post Count: 97 Msg: #2 128 days ago, July 18th 2009 | Chanel, | When I was in Panama, I was considering doing a short trek with Ancon Expeditions, but decided against it due to cost constraints. That said, while I'm not a easy scaredycat, I wouldn't suggest it outside of an organized tour. I think, from everything I've heard/read, this is one time the threats are not being blown out of proportion. I have never heard a single person say "oh, it's exaggerated", like with other places/supposed threats to safety. Chanel Chanel Marshall Post Count: 23 Msg: #3 126 days ago, July 21st 2009 | Thanks Gary - that is the only company i can seem to find that do it. However like you i think it is very expensive i was hoping there was another company that anyone knew of that did it. | I would never go on my own - so dangerous but would love to go and experience it safely i guess. Any other suggestions of tour companies that do it? Number of Users: 2 | Number of Posts: 3 | |||||||||||
