The Panama Canal is considered one of mankind`s greatest engineering feats and has significantly influenced the development of Panama and the history of world trade. Experience this world-wonder by visiting the Miraflores Locks or Agua Clara Visitor Centers or transiting the Canal by boat.
Exploring the Gatun Lake by kayaking or a Jungle Boat Adventure can give you an insight on Canal operations from a different perspective in an interesting combination with wildlife observation.
The Canal Watershed area is surrounded by several National Parks and protected areas full of wildlife species like monkeys, sloths, tapirs, anteaters and crocodiles. The Soberania National Park is located just under one hour from Panama City, features a visitor center, a viewing platform and several accessible trails. It is a birdwatcher paradise, holding the world record bird counts, with 385 species identified within 24 hours.
The 130,000-hectare Chagres National Park is home to a variety of wildlife species as well as traditional settlements of the Embera indigenous communities, who continue living with their traditional way of life and allow visitors to come and learn about their traditions and customs.
