Tiny in comparison to its sister regions to the north and south, Central America covers just 0.1% of the world's surface, yet it contains an unparalleled level of biodiversity.
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Map of Panama
Panama has the largest number of bird species in Central America within its borders, including parrots, toucans, macaws, quetzals and Panama’s national bird, the harpy eagle.
One of the most accessible sites is the Panama Canal watershed area where several national parks have been created, which seem to throng with birdlife despite the presence of (in some cases just a few metres away) the huge ships transiting through the canal. Of these, the Soberania National Park is one of the best birding spots in the country, boasting a wealth of different species such as golden-dollared manakins, black-throated trogons and several varieties of woodpecker and toucan. Away from the canal, the Chiriquí Highlands should almost guarantee a sighting of the resplendent quetzal.
Read more about visiting Panama or select an itinerary below to find out more about booking a tailor-made holiday with Audley.
15 days from £4,375pp
A classic tour of Panama combining cities, engineering feets, birdwatching in tropical rainforests and cool cloudforests, unique indigenous cultures and some beach time.
20 days from £4,995pp
A great overview of the main highlights of Panama and Costa Rica. The trip combines cities, pristine tropical islands, indigenous communities and active volcanoes.
19 days from £5,625pp
A comprehensive tour of Panama combining cities, engineering feets, cloudforest, unique indigenous cultures and quality beach time.