We will visit world-famous locations like La Amistad International Park and Barú Volcano National Park, which have been declared a biosphere reserve by UNESCO due to their unique flora and fauna, among other local areas of interest.

From high cloud forests to the lowlands of both the Pacific and Caribbean slopes, this trip provides opportunities for species like the Resplendent Quetzal – widely considered the most beautiful bird in the world! Other possibilities include Wrenthrush, Spangle-cheeked Tanager, Long-tailed Silky-flycatcher, colorful hummingbirds, and more.

John Afdem

Visit world-renowned birding hotspots like Pipeline Road, Soberanía and Chagres National Parks, Achiote Road, and the foothills of Cerro Azúl, as well as local wetlands.

We may encounter foraging Black-chested Jays or Purple-throated Fruitcrows, large insectivores like Black-breasted Puffbird or Great Jacamar, or even mixed flocks that could include various species of antbirds, Black-crowned Antshrike, Plain Xenops, Olivaceous Flatbill, and the nearly endemic Southern Bentbill. The skies above could yield White Hawk, Bat Falcon, Black Hawk-eagle, or even a majestic King Vulture.

Miguel Siu

As we travel from Panama City to the end of the Pan-American Highway in the Darién Gap, we'll stop at various hotspots where we may see Rusty-winged Antwren, Orange-crowned Oriole, Chocó Sirystes, Chocó Elaenia, and the nearly endemic Black Oropendola.

The highlight would be seeing the national bird of Panama: the Harpy Eagle!

Weather permitting, we may also venture to a high-elevation cloud forest for endemics like Tacarcuna Chlorospingus, Varied Solitaire, and Beautiful Treerunner.