Highlights of Soberania National Park

Located only 45 minutes from Panama City, Soberania National Park is considered to be one of the most accessible areas for bird watching and wildlife observation in Central America. You will visit the Rainforest Discovery Center and climb up its observation tower, and then explore the nature trails nearby for birds, insects, flora and fauna. Avid bird watchers have the option to also bird along the prestigious Pipeline Road that is world famous among birdwatchers due to its high yield in bird species. It is one of the best places in America for tropical birds exceeding the 400+ species. Early in the morning, you are picked up at the lobby of your hotel and transfer you to Soberania National Park in the Panama Canal Watershed. Soon after you cross the Chagres River, you reach Pipeline Road. Your first stop will be at the Rainforest Discovery Center where you enjoy spectacular views of Soberania's vastness and canopy bird species from the 32 meters (100 feet) observation tower. You will continue on to explore the network of trails surrounding the Discovery Center. By late morning you will enjoy a rainforest picnic lunch, giving you opportunities to further explore the healthy and productive habitats of the Panama Canal Watershed. Early afternoon you will be transferred back to your hotel.