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What to do and see in Gamboa, Colon Province: The Best Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Gamboa, Panama including Chagres River, Panama Pipeline Bird Tours, Birding Pipeline Panama, 9 North Panama, Jungle Land Panama, Panama Rainforest Discovery Center, Asociacion Panamericana para la Conservacion, Gamboa Rainforest Resort Activities, Gamboa Sloth Sanctuary, Gamboa Rainforest Resort Chagres River Boat Tour.
1. Chagres River
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
Measuring 100 to 200 feet across and approximately 40 feet deep, this river serves as the main source of water for high-level locks of the Panama Canal.
Reviewed By trish-doug - Mount Pearl, Canada
Fun adventure! Bit of a bumpy bus ride to get there. Once in the dugout canoes the adventure began! The dugout canoe took us up the river to the village where we were greeted with lovely music and the village people. We were taken to a hut for a presentation by the tribe leader - very informative. Then a demonstration of how the material for the baskets is made and dyed. We were then served a delicious lunch of fresh fried tilapia fish and fried yucca ( like french fries) in a palm leaf! Then we went into the main hut where each family set up tables to sell their handicrafts. We were also treated to a dance demonstration, where we were invited to join in! They also gave temporary tattoos. The tours are their main source of income, so please take some cash and support them. Our village tour did not include the waterfall.
2. Panama Pipeline Bird Tours
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5.0 based on 51 reviews
Professional birding and wildlife tours of the famous Pipeline Road, Panama. Hike in the tropical rainforest of Soberania National Park and explore amongst the highest bird diversity in the world.
3. Birding Pipeline Panama
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5.0 based on 76 reviews
Birding tours to Panama's most-famous and best birding destination: Pipeline Road, Gamboa. "Best" destination is due to amazing bird diversity, fast access (45 minutes) from Panama City, easy walking, close bird viewing, few birders, and inexpensive park fees. Typical birds include trogons, toucans, motmots, puffbirds, parrots, tityras, antbirds, antpittas, antshrikes, manakins, and caciques; mammals include sloths, anteaters, and howler monkeys. Guide is Nando Quiroz. Guiding service was founded by Kent Livezey, and website is managed by him.
4. 9 North Panama
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 56 reviews
Rainforest Photography Expeditions and Bird Photography Tours on a custom built Rainforest Expedition boat. Includes specialised photographer's chair with an articulating arm and gimbal and pro-level DSLR camera and 150-600mm. All tours include a Photography Guide and Bird Tours include an experience Bird Guide. Nutritious snacks and beverages. Maximum 4 guests, boat can be booked for one person or a group's exclusive use. Pick up and drop off at accommodation in Gamboa included. Owner directly involved as a Guide, English speaking. Boat Captain and Bird Guide speak Spanish and understandable English.
5. Jungle Land Panama
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 331 reviews
This is the by far the most complete day tour conducted on Lake Gatun of the Panama Canal. Tour the lake and see diversa flora, fauna and ships transiting the Canal. Witness history in the making with works to expand the canal. Visit Monkey Island and our award winning Floating Lodge. Enjoy a delicious Panamanian lunch and take part in our numerous activities at no additional charge, kayaking, fishing, swiming & Stand-up-Paddling.
6. Panama Rainforest Discovery Center
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4.5 based on 222 reviews
The Panamá Rainforest Discovery Center is the main project of the Fundación Avifauna Eugene Eisenmann, non-profit environmental organization for the conservation of birds in Panama. Our objective is to protect the tropical rainforest throught sustainable tourism.We offer bird feeders, a 32 meters observation tower, 2 kilometers of trails, gift sotre and educational programs for students.Most of the staff of the Panamá Rainforest Discovery Center are from neighbouring communities. They are incorporated into the center after going through a training and selection program.
Reviewed By jungleboywonder - New York City, United States
This was my forth time back to the Panama Rainforest Discovery Center in 9 years. This place is awesome. Always a good experience. If you never been hear i recommend a tour in order to see more.. If not, you will miss animals right in front of you. I go without a guide because I like to photograph animals which takes more time than a simple tour can offer. It's also a relaxing hobby of mine. I do rent a car for flexibility and tip when possible to give back ton the locals. I love Wildlife Photography. No picture is ever planned, but captured in the blink of an eye. No zoo.. Nothing is in cages. So you have to be patient, study where the animals live, what country, which jungle, when is the best season, what trees they eat from, decide which camera lenses to take, then just wait with equipment positioned for them to come close enough to you (a cell phone alone will not cut it!!). Thank God for whatever you see and photograph ????from that point. Enjoy God willing, I will be back in May 2021.
7. Asociacion Panamericana para la Conservacion
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By karir346 - Cherry Hill, United States
Very inspiring morning spent at this rescue and research center for endangered and/or wounded animals - like sloths, monkeys, frogs. Also there is a beautiful butterfly house and orchid nursery. Along with the professional staff, there are volunteers from the Smithsonian Institute.
8. Gamboa Rainforest Resort Activities
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 232 reviews
Get the forest’s different perspective, take a close look from above! You can be eye to eye with the birds and animals of the rainforest while sitting comfortably in the seat of our Swiss-engineered aerial tram system. Gliding smoothly through the tree tops, you will experience firsthand the sounds and peace of the deep tropical rainforest. One of the Gamboa’s tour guides will accompany you to describe the flora and fauna that you will see. The 1.2-kilometer ride culminates at a hill top where you have the opportunity to visit the Observation Tower. After walking up the spiral ramp, you will discover a panoramic view of the Chagres River, Panama Canal, Embera Indigenous Village, and the Town of Gamboa. All surrounded by lush mountainous rainforest. Recommendations: comfortable clothes, binoculars, water. Departure times: from Tuesday to Sunday. Closed on Mondays for maintenance
9. Gamboa Sloth Sanctuary
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5.0 based on 14 reviews
10. Gamboa Rainforest Resort Chagres River Boat Tour
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 45 reviews
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