Panama

This is a private trip in partnership with Davis College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at West Virginia University.
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Rainforest Diversity

Panama offers some of the best ecotourism possibilities in Central America. Despite being blessed with vast areas of protected forest, crystal clear Caribbean and Pacific waters dotted with emerald archipelagos, colorful indigenous cultures and the wonder of the Panama Canal, Panama is often bypassed by tourists – a fact that makes our journey even more appealing.

Located at the southern end of Central America, Panama serves as a physical and biological land bridge between North and South America. This intermingling of wildlife from both continents, along with Panama’s wide variety of habitats, produces incredible biological diversity. For example, Panama – a country smaller than South Carolina – is home to about 950 species of birds, which is more than are found in all of North America! Viewing this diversity is the main objective of this trip and we will hike the rainforest, ply remote rivers and explore cloud forests in search of wildlife. EcoQuest Travel, West Virginia University and Drs. Sheldon Owen & Amy Welsh are proud to invite you to journey with us to explore the rainforest diversity of Panama.

9-Day Natural History Trip: March 15 - 23, 2025
in partnership with Davis College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at West Virginia University

PANAMA
Rainforest Diversity

Day 1 – Saturday, March 15: Washington DC to Panama City & the Miraflores Locks

Day 2 – Sunday, March 16: Metropolitan Nature Park, Punta Culebra & on to Canopy Tower

Day 3 – Monday, March 17: Pipeline Road & Ammo Ponds/Gamboa Marina

Day 4 – Tuesday, March 18: Jungle Boat and Summit Gardens/Old Gamboa Road

Day 5 – Wednesday, March 19: Travel to Canopy Lodge

Day 6 – Thursday, March 20: Canopy Lodge and Canopy Adventure Trails

Day 7 – Friday, March 21: La Mesa, Finca Candelario & Cara Iguana

Day 8 – Saturday, March 22: Cerro Gaital & El Valle Amphibian Conservation Center

Day 9 – Sunday, March 23: Departure for the US and Home

Please note that EcoQuest Travel will make every effort to adhere to this itinerary, but dates, times, activities and prices are subject to change depending on scheduling and availability.

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