Altos de Campana National Park

Great Birding Spots of Panama with photos and maps

Here is another great spot for birdwatching close to Panama City. Located in the Province of Panama about 50 kilometers (one hour drive) west from Panama City. Just a few kilometers after passing Capira a side road takes up up to the park. Campana is Panama’s oldest National Park, being legally established in 1966 in part to protect the Panama Canal watershed. The Park protects 4,925 hectares of great biological diversity.

At the parks administratives office at the entrance you need to pay a small fee, they have a little brochure that shows the trails of the area. Some of the bird species reported in the area are for example the are Orange-bellied Trogon, the White tailed Hawk, some rare hummingbirds and many others you can discover as well. Also make sure to wear good hiking shoes as some of the trails are very slippery in the rainy season, and dont try to hold on to the trees that are full of sharp thorns like I did! ;)

Altos de Campana National Park