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Panama: Wildlife Bridge of the Americas
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• You will see the most interesting sites of the region, including Pipeline Road with its extraordinary birding, historic Fort San Lorenzo and Las Cruces Trail. You’ll cover the country from coast to coast in a way that minimizes travel time.
• We have four nights at the Gamboa Rainforest Resort, a perfect base for exploring the surrounding attractions without having to continuously pack and unpack.
• You will enjoy a partial transit of the Panama Canal, as well as a closer look behind the scenes at its construction and inner workings.
• Our expert guides are resident naturalists who know the country’s wildlife and intriguing history better than anyone.
• Because you travel in a small group, you have greater opportunities for wildlife viewing and ample chances to talk with your naturalist guide. |
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Panama
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Panama has long been known to travelers for the fascinating history and geography of the Panama Canal, but in recent years it has also developed a formidable reputation for offering some of the most interesting tropical nature to be found anywhere.
This isthmus of mountains, rainforests and tropical coastlines forms a natural land bridge between North and South America, and at this crossroads we find some of the greatest biodiversity on Earth. Tiny tamarin monkeys, brilliant blue morpho butterflies, colorful tropical birds and a riot of orchids, bromeliads and other plant life characterize these jungles. The human history of Panama is equally interesting. We walk along paths that were used by Spanish conquistadors and rogue pirates, and we’ll learn the epic story of the Canal’s construction. We’ll meet indigenous people of the jungle and learn about their traditional customs.
Our unique itinerary includes a ship’s passage through the most compelling stretch of the Panama Canal, along with a behind-the-scenes look — something many travelers dream of doing. We’ll see the rainforests that blanket Panama from the Pacific to the Caribbean. New for 2008 is a two-day visit to the highlands of Chiriquí, where we explore cloud forests and look for wildlife unique to the region — including the resplendent quetzal. Along the way we see three UNESCO World Heritage Sites: La Amistad National Park, Fort San Lorenzo and Panama City’s colonial district. We travel with an outstanding guide, who will illuminate the things we see and help you develop a deep appreciation for this great country. |
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