The Contra Costa County Bar Association invites you and your guests to join our exclusive Journey to Panama. 

We engage with local experts, academics, officials and change makers who offer in-depth commentary on the Panama legal-political systems, economics, environmental justice, history and religion. Panama is well known for the Panama Canal, a vital waterway connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, but is also possesses extraordinary ecological wealth, with vast tropical rainforests, mountain ranges, and coastal ecosystems that harbor remarkable biodiversity and attract ecotourism. Its cultural identity is equally diverse, shaped by Indigenous traditions, African heritage, and Spanish colonial influences, resulting in a rich blend of customs, music, and cuisine. Collectively, these characteristics make Panama not only a vital hub of global commerce but also a nation of distinctive cultural and environmental significance. 

Our core 4-night core program makes home base in Panama City. October 11-15, 2026.

Add 3-nights, October 15-18, 2026, with 2 nights in the small mountain town of Boquete, just a short flight from Panama City. Enjoy the lush, green mountain highlands along the Caldera River. We take a coffee tour in the picturesque cooler climate while relaxing and marveling at the natural beauty. Spend your final night in New Panama City to catch flights back to the USA.

Choose from 4 or 7-night package options. Day Program options (without hotel) also available in Panama City.

Itineraries are subject to change. All meetings & activities are subject to final confirmation, cultural calendars pending.  CLE Abroad terms & conditions apply to this program.  

CLE Abroad, a division of Travel de Novo LLC, is a registered Seller of Travel (CST# 2140365-40). All customer funds are held in a trust account and safeguarded for the exclusive use of your program and related services.   

Registrations received prior to May 25, 2026 are eligible for the following discounts (not to be combined):

PAST TRAVELERS: Enter code LOYAL FOR $500 off per person.

NEW TRAVELERS: Enter code EARLYBIRD for $250 off per person. 

Please Note: Package prices may increase for signups received after May 30, 2026 due to a limited number of rooms and services available at negotiated group rates.   

72-Hour Cancellation Window

Participants may always cancel within 72 hours of booking for a full refund, provided the booking is made at least 45 days prior to the program start date.

Cancellations are subject to the following schedule, based on the date the written cancellation request is received:

• Cancellations 150 days or more prior to the program start date (on or before May 14, 2026): Full refund.

• Cancellations between 149-120 days prior to the program start date (between May 14, 2026 and June 13, 2026): $1,000 cancellation fee per participant will apply.

• Cancellations between 119-90 days prior to the program start date (between June 13, 2026 and July 13, 2026): 50% cancellation fee per participant will apply.

• Cancellations within 90 days of the program start date (after July 13, 2026): Full program costs. No refunds will be issued.

Participants may request future program credit instead of applicable refunds, subject to CLE Abroad approval. Any credits issued must be used within 18 months and are non-transferable.

Travel Insurance

Travel Insurance is highly recommended in case you are unable to travel and have incurred one of the cancellation penalties noted above.

Acknowledgment Requirement

Participants must review and acknowledge the full Terms and Conditions, including Cancellation Terms, at Check-out.

Additional Services

Individually requested services (such as extra hotel nights or special arrangements) may be non-refundable once confirmed and paid. 

For those who wish to arrive ahead of the program or extend their stay at a group hotels, please send requests to team@cle-abroad.com.  Prices vary depending on room category and occupancy. Subject to Availability & Confirmation by the Hotel.  SELECTING THIS OPTION DOES NOT GUARANTEE YOUR REQUEST.