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Sobrenia
National Park Guided Hikes
1⁄2 day and full day tours
Soberania National Park is one of the most accessible tropical rainforests
of Panama. Spanning over 48,287 acres in size featuring 105 species
of mammal, 525 species of bird, 55 species of amphibian, 79 species
of reptiles, and numerous hiking trails. Enjoy bird watching on pipeline
trail, a leisure short hike on the Charco trail, or a full adventure
walking across the Camino de Cruces.
Tour provided by Recontur - Request
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Nature Boat Tour on the Panama Canal and Lake
Gatun
Full day tour
Take a nature boat tour along the canal into Lake Gatun. See ships
large and small passing through the canal. Cruise by the forested
shoreline to see birds, monkeys, maybe a sloth and a great variety
of plant life. Discover hidden rivers offering a unique perspective
of Panama’s lush rainforests.
Tour provided by Recontur - Request
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Morning Hike in the Rainforest
This tour is designed for business travelers with limited time who
want to see Panama’s tropical rainforest. We will depart early
to best appreciate Metropolitan Park at dawn. Walk on a trail through
the rainforest and observe many species of birds, trees and lush plant
life. Return to your hotel by 9:00 AM.
Tour provided by Eco
Circuitos - Request
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Walks in Soberania National Park
This park, estimated to be at least 500 years old, borders the central
part of the Panama Canal and protects some 19,500 hectares of lowland
tropical forest in the Atlantic watershed. The Chagres River divides
the park into two parts. There are a number of excellent birding trails
in the southern section, including Plantation Road, the El Charco
Nature Trail and the Las Cruces Trail. In the northern section, Pipeline
Road provides access to moister and more mountainous sections as well
as a whole new variety of animal species. Soberania is also home of
the Toucan, Parrot, Trogon, Mot-mot and Antbird.
Tour provided by Eco
Circuitos - Request
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Camino de Cruces Trail
The 8-mile Camino de Cruces Trail takes visitors through 4,000 hectares
of primarily tropical forest that connect the Metropolitan and the
Soberania National Parks. Freshwater birds can be seen by the ponds
located at the start of Chiva Chiva Road. Follow the road and discover
a variety of birds, flora and fauna. The Camino de Cruces Trail was
originally used in the 16th and 17th centuries by Spanish plunderers
to haul gold from Peru by mule across the Isthmus of Panama on its
way to Spain. This trail was also used as a path for fortune seekers
transiting the Isthmus during the 1849-1950 California Gold Rush.
All day. Box lunch included.
Tour provided by Eco
Circuitos - Request
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