The San Blas archipelago, some 400 tiny islands scattered along the Caribbean coast of eastern Panama, is ruled by the fiercely independent Kuna who won semi-autonomy following an uprising against the Panamanian government in 1925. The colourfully attired tribe, who fled Colombia and were never conquered by the Spanish, inhabits only 40 of the islands, … Continued
Venture overland from Costa Rica to Panama visiting the best wildlife lodges
The Chiriquí National Marine Park on the Pacific coast is a collection of 25 islands and 19 coral reefs, home to an extraordinary diversity of terrestrial and marine life. Amongst the lush island vegetation and sandy beaches reside three species of monkey (one endemic to Coiba), four species of turtle, and a plethora of bird … Continued
The ANAM Field Station offers simple accommodation on the island of Coiba
Chiriquí Province in western Panama is blessed with a temperate climate, varying altitudes and many attractive towns. Boquete, Cerro Punta and Volcán serve as convenient bases from which to explore the flora and fauna of the beautiful region. Dominated by Barú, Panama’s largest dormant volcano, the cool, verdant highlands offer breathtaking scenery and contain enchanting … Continued
Panama is a lovely country and still relatively unspoilt. It was a fascinating and enjoyable experience. We had a wonderful holiday overall; thank you for organising it.
Located in a peaceful wooded spot next to the Palo Alto River on the outskirts of lovely Boquete town
A well run Inn built on stilts over the water on the edge of Bocas town
A perfect itinerary for nature lovers wishing to experience the natural wonders of Panama
Set on its own private stretch of beach just outside Bocas Town off Panama’s western Caribbean coast.
A Caribbean archipelago of mangrove islands, coral reefs and calm waters, cosmopolitan Bocas del Toro is the country’s most popular marine location with visitors. The largest island, Colon, contains Bocas Town with its shops, bars, restaurants and numerous small hotels. Offshore there are other islands, including Isla Bastimentos National Marine Park with good reefs for … Continued
Sited at the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal, Panama City comprises a modern city centre, the old colonial streets of Casco Viejo and the ruins of Panama la Vieja, the original Spanish city sacked by Sir Henry Morgan in 1671 which lies a little out of today’s town. Subsequently rebuilt in a different location, … Continued
A mid-sized, modern hotel with extensive grounds, by the rainforest-lined Chagres River
Boutique hotel located on the northern edge of Panama City’s historic UNESCO World Heritage Casco Viejo district
A rustic alpine-style resort tucked away in the lush forests of the Chiriqui Mountains
Set in 200 acres of tropical rainforest and mangroves within the Bocas del Toro archipelago
Lying on the eastern banks of the Panama Canal, Soberanía’s 293,000 rainforest acres contain 525 species of birds, 105 of mammals including jaguar, tamandua and the cotton-topped tamarin monkey, 79 species of reptile, 55 amphibians and 59 endemic plant species. Within is the Pipeline Road, famous amongst birders and nature lovers for high wildlife diversity … Continued
4-star hotel offering the best views to the Pacific entrance of the Panama Canal
Containing Panama’s largest national park, Darién is the most sparsely populated and wildest province in Panama. Its impenetrability is illustrated by the fact it is the only gap in the Pan-American Highway which otherwise runs uninterrupted from Alaska to Tierra del Fuego. The 576,000 hectares Darién National Park borders Colombia and includes some Pacific coastline … Continued
Set on the foothills of the Baru Volcano in western Panama
For us this was a naturalist tour and covered everything, birds, insects, reptiles, mammals, plants and fungi…Panama is a wonderful country and we would recommend it to anyone with a love of nature.
Explore the wildlife of the Panama Canal Zone’s lush rainforests and visits both Panama’s Caribbean and Pacific coasts
A 45-minute drive away from Panama City and located next to the famous Panama Canal
Panama was a fascinating and extraordinary country. The pleasing thing was to see its immense areas of rainforest, i.e the Darien. An amazing place. We encountered many different Panamanians and what came across to us was their pride in their country. This holiday was amazing, all the things we like doing and seeing and more. … Continued
A birdwatcher’s idyll, the tower resides in semi-deciduous rainforest in the heart of Soberanía National Park.
A visit to Panama would be incomplete without witnessing this incredible engineering feat, usually by visiting Miraflores Lock with its excellent museum’s historical displays. The canal has a long history, having defeated the French who thought that, having built the Suez Canal, they would be able to manage to build Panama’s. After toiling from 1881 … Continued
A marvellously varied itinerary for families of all ages
Offers a wealth of wildlife, lush rainforests, vibrant colonial towns, beautiful islands and beaches.
A newly refurbished jungle lodge in Panama with a private rainforest reserve containing rare bird, mammal and amphibian species
A hidden jewel of a rainforest lodge, small and intimate with a maximum capacity of 17 guests housed in seven rustic cabanas
a promised land of indigenous culture and pristine nature, with long Pacific and Atlantic coastlines
El Otro Lado is a romantic small boutique retreat set in lush tropical forest on the seafront across the bay from the historic town of Portobelo
A charming, comfortable boutique hotel situated on the island of Boca Brava off Panama’s Pacific coast
I would like to thank you for putting together such an excellent trip and to highlight a few items. The service provided in country was first class. All drivers were on time and went beyond the call of duty to be of service. I have never been on holiday where the standard of bird guiding … Continued
In the Gulf of Chiriquí yet distinct from the eponymous marine park, Coiba National Park is a wild, unspoiled island (Panama’s largest). The island is cloaked in virgin rainforest and the subject of much research into its unique fauna and flora which evolved after Coiba split from the mainland around 18,000 years ago. Until 2004 … Continued
Excellent and very enjoyable holiday. Panama definitely offers plenty to occupy a three-week trip (and more).
Located only 80 minutes by road from Panama City in the exclusive Buenaventura beach community on the Pacific Coast
A high comfort hotel located in Panama City’s business district
Another great holiday arranged by the Reef and Rainforest team. Fantastic service from John Melton as ever. The ground agents worked hard to ensure our trip was not affected by the weather.
An actively adventurous tour designed for intrepid travellers eager to experience the best wilderness Panama can offer
Experience three of Panama’s habitat highlights on this excellent value tailor-made tour
One of the best options out of Bocas Town with plenty of activities and nearby locations to visit
