Is the Tower air conditioned?
No, for several reasons: • It is not hot here. The Canopy Tower is located on top of the highest hill in the vicinity, 1000 feet above sea level. There is always a breeze. The temperature often drops into the mid or low 70’s (F), and many people wear light sweaters in the evenings. Furthermore, every room has a huge window and a big ceiling fan to enhance natural ventilation. • Air-handlers on air conditioning systems are notoriously noisy. We want you to be able to hear the sounds of the rainforest, the howls of the howler monkeys, the hoots of the owls, and the songs of birds, not the hum and growl of technology. • Air conditioning consumes lots of electricity. 50% of electric power in Panama comes from thermoelectric plants burning tons of oil and producing tons of pollution. In planning the Canopy Tower’s conversion, Raúl made many decisions, including this one, in favor of continuing diverse life on the planet. We hope you’ll agree that he made the right choice.
