During World War II, a pipeline was built to transport fuel from one ocean to the other in the event the Panama Canal was obstructed. Fortunately, it was never used. Today, the road built to maintain the pipeline provides excellent access to primary forest within Soberania National Park with the comfort and safety of vehicle support. Located less than an hour from Panama City, Soberania's 293,000 acres boast nearly 400 species of birds including the Black Hawk-eagle, Black-cheeked Woodpecker, Black-breasted Puffbird, Broad-billed and Rufous Motmot, Blue Cotinga, Purple-throated Fruitcrow, Masked Tytira, Cinnamon Becard, Fasciated Antshrike, Shining Honeycreeper, and a great array of migrants (during the North American winter months).

Soberania also contains 150 species of mammals including fourteen listed under CITES (endangered) and 59 endemic plant species in four life zones. After a late morning picnic lunch visit the Harpy Eagle aviary at the Summit Gardens.

Tour Dates & Pick Up Times

Pick up time at hotel in Panamá City: 6:00am Return to hotel in Panamá City: 1:30pm. Bilingual Naturalist Guide. Lunch included (picnic).