PANAMA TOURS

One of the 7 Wonders of the Modern World, this historically important structure connects the Pacific Ocean with the Atlantic Ocean through a 50-mile series of shipping canals and locks. Visitors to Panama can learn all about the canal’s fascinating history and how it operates now with a trip to the Miraflores Visitor Centre, or for another perspective, the Agua Clara Visitor’s Center on the Atlantic side of the Canal in Colón. Ship transits of the full length of the canal can also be organised.

A birdwatcher’s paradise, expect to sight everything from harpy eagles and resplendent quetzals, to macaws and 52 types of hummingbirds. Birding abounds in the national parks and throughout the country and is most popular around Gatún Lake, the Chiriqui highlands, Boquete and its surroundings, where there are at least 6 microclimates.

From rainforests and open ocean to coastal mangroves, highland cloud forests and island archipelagos, Panama’s wonderfully diverse ecosystems are bursting with thousands of different species of flora and fauna. Prepare for an unforgettable nature watching experience as you search for sightings of everything from dolphins, whales and monkeys to giant anteaters, jaguars and spectacled bears. What’s more, Panama is one of the best places in the world to see sloths in the wild.

An eclectic blend of African, American Indian, North American, and Spanish influences make Panama an enthralling destination for cultural trips. Alongside some of the oldest colonial relics in Central America, there are countless sites throughout the country that travellers can visit to see remnants of the country’s ancient civilisations. Panama is also home to 7 different thriving indigenous communities and many of Wildfoot’s tours will offer you the chance to visit some of these communities to learn about their way of life and traditions.

Thanks to its diverse coastal landscapes and beautiful island archipelagos, kayaking in Panama is a must-do activity. Many of Wildfoot’s Panama trips will offer travellers the chance to take to the seas for a different perspective of this unique country.

With Panama bordering both the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean, there are two very different but equally fascinating marine ecosystems to explore. Whether its swimming with sea turtles and sharks in Isla Coiba National Park or snorkelling through the colourful coral reefs of the Bocas del Toro or San Blas archipelagos, there is sure to be something to delight even the most experienced divers and snorkellers.