INDUSTRY TOUR:

Rice Windmill Experience: Industrial Tour of the XIV International Rice Conference for Latin America and the Caribbean – Visit to AGROSILOS plant in Chepo.
Welcome to a unique day in the heart of the rice sector! During the XIV International Rice Conference for Latin America and the Caribbean, we invite you to participate in our exclusive Industrial Tour to AGROSILOS in Chepo. This experience will take place through five carefully selected stations to offer knowledge and learn about modern rice milling technology crops in Panama. Stations will include rice reception and drying, processing and packaging of the finished product. Each stop will immerse you in the integral experience of the rice world.
Date: june 10, 2024
Time: 12:30 pm – 6:00 pm (one hour transfer).
Includes: Transportation, water bottles on buses, guide and snack.
Price per Person: USD 30.00 (American Dollars)
Recomendactions: Fresh clothes, sneakers, sunscreen and hat.
Important Note: Limited spaces, for registered participants only.

FIELD TRIP (OPTION 1)

Discover the Soul of a Rice Field: Field Tour to CALESA GROUP
Start your day at 6:00 am, departing from the Sheraton Hotel on an exciting Field Tour that will take you to the heart of Panama, we head to the fields and breathe the freshness of the province of Cocle where you will experience a field day full of discoveries. From irrigated rice planting fields to innovations in the use of drones and biological control for sustainable crop management. The visit includes a rice field trial of pyricularia. Every moment is designed to immerse you in the very essence of rice farming. Participate in live demonstrations, interact with industry experts and connect with the essence of Panamanian agriculture. From morning to afternoon, this field day with GRUPO CALESA will be unforgettable.
Date: june 14, 2024
Time: 6:00 am – 7:00 pm (four hours transfer).
Includes: Transportation, fresh water in the buses, guides, snacks and lunch.
Price per Person: USD 70.00 (American Dollars)
Recommendations: Comfortable and cool clothing, boots, use sunscreen and insect repellent.
Important Note: Limited spaces, for registered participants only.

FIELD TRIP (OPTION 2)

Enjoy the rice field + Complementary Activities at Hotel Decameron.
The day begins at 6:00 am from the Sheraton Hotel, where you will embark on a unique experience: the Field Tour to ANTON, Panama. We will visit a rice farm where you will explore a variety of stations that illustrate the very essence of rice farming. From irrigation techniques to rainwater harvesting with irrigation drones, each stop will immerse you in the fascinating world of rice production with minimum tillage no-till technologies and use of drones and specialized crop management machinery. You will interact with the farmer on the farm, who has adopted technologies for efficient rice production in both rainfed and irrigated systems.
After exploring this rice field, the day turns into a well-deserved rest. We head to Hotel Decameron located on the shores of the Pacific Ocean opens its doors to offer you an oasis of relaxation. Enjoy an all-inclusive package that includes first class facilities, golden beach, green gardens and crystal clear pools.
Date: june 14, 2024
Return to the hotel (approximate time): 8:00 pm
Includes: Transport, fresh water in the buses, guides, entrance to the Hotel Decameron, snack and lunch.
Price per Person: USD 120.00 (American Dollars)
Recommendations: Comfortable and cool clothing, boots, swimming costume and sandals, wear sunscreen and hat and insect repellent.
Important Note: Limited places, for registered participants only.