ARRIVAL
When you arrive at the Panama City airport, after clearing customs, please go to gate 2, where a member of our designated transportation service will be waiting for you with a welcome sign with the National Geographic Learning logo. They will be ready to assist you and provide comfortable transportation to the conference venue.
VENUE
Central Hotel Panamá was built nearly 150 years ago in the heart of Panama City, facing the beautiful Plaza de la Independencia in Casco Antiguo (Old Town). It was the first hotel in the country at the time of its opening in 1874 and quickly became a meeting place for intrepid travelers. Central Hotel Panamá hosted the French builders who constructed the Panama Canal, U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt and Count Ferdinand de Lesseps. By the turn of the century, the hotel was recognized as the finest in Panama, and its reputation for high-style European and American services was known throughout the western hemisphere.
Featuring a unique French-influenced design, Central Hotel Panamá is one of many historic buildings recognized by UNESCO for its architectural significance within the Casco Antiguo – a designated World Heritage Site in Panama City. The hotel recently underwent full renovations, including meticulous work to preserve the façade and original structure. The finished property creates a sense of historic luxury that can only be experienced first-hand.
A three-night reservation has been made under your name at the hotel from October 7nd to October 10th. Your reservation includes a single room, all meals, and all beverages* during your three-day stay. Your group package also includes travel insurance and transportation from/to your city of origin to the Central Hotel Panamá.
There will be a hospitality desk in the lobby managed by National Geographic Learning to assist you with your check-in, make your stay comfortable and answer any questions you may have.
The electrical outlets in Panama are 110 V and the plugs are type A and B. Please bring the necessary adapters as the hotel has a limited supply.
*Alcoholic beverages are not included.
APPEARANCE RELEASE FORM
All participants have to complete and sign a form to confirm their approval for the use of photos and videos where they appear after the event. You can hand the signed copy to the team at the registration desk.
WEATHER
Panama has a subtropical climate; expect warm and humid weather. The weather forecast for the month of October is of temperatures between 28 and 25 Celsius. There is also 50% probability of rain.
DRESS CODE
Opening reception: business casual and comfortable shoes
Second-day sessions: business casual and comfortable shoes
Third-day sessions: comfortable clothes. Waterproof clothing and slip-resistant shoes.
• The following are some suggestions we would like to provide you when packing:
• Pack comfortable and light clothing since the weather is quite warm.
• Remember to take a light sweater to work sessions because of the air conditioning.
• Avoid shorts or informal tshirts.
• For the National Geographic Learning Experience bring comfortable clothes and slip-resistant shoes. Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, insect repellent a hat or cap.
DEPARTURE
We have arranged free transportation for you from the hotel to the airport on Thursday, October 10th. The organizing committee will inform you of the time the transport service leaves the hotel the day before departure.
CONTACT US
For questions about conference details, flight reservations, itineraries, conference venue and transportation, please contact: Camilla Scarpa (for Brazil) or Lourdes Paez (for Spanish-Speaking Americas) from National Geographic Learning:
Email: [email protected]
Cell Phone: +55 (11) 98379 0745
Email: [email protected]
Cell Phone: +52 55 45 55 42 18
