Nature & Parks in Panamá

Everyone knows Panamá for the astonishing Panama Canal, but that’s not the only feature that inspires admiration. What else can we find in this ecological paradise?
To begin with, Panamá’s tropical rainforests are home to more bird species than the United States and Canada combined. This is due to its unique location—the point where North and South America meet—which has allowed plant and animal life from both continents to merge and flourish over time.
Panamá’s rainforests are among the most studied in the world thanks to their incredibly rich biodiversity, and the country has one of the highest percentages of forest cover in Central America. In fact, the Smithsonian has been researching the region’s tropical biology for more than 100 years.
And you can come experience it too!

A visit to Panamá will put you up close and personal with some of the most beautiful natural environments in the world, including 3 Natural UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the only urban capital with a tropical rainforest within its city limits, and over 1,400 tropical islands featuring stunning beaches that you may have thought only existed in postcards. With a strong cultural emphasis on environmental conservationism, Panamá is the perfect destination for hikers, animal lovers, and nature enthusiasts of all kinds. It’s a top world destination for birding, white water rafting, and snorkeling—and that’s just a handful of the outdoor activities you’ll find in Panamá.