Gamboa Rainforest Resort

Located in the jungles of the mystique of sovereignty National Park, on the banks of the Panama Canal, this is a gem of a jungle resort, the Gamboa Rainforest Resort. This exclusive five-star hotel, where the mouth of the Chagres River meets the Panama Canal and is the only resort in the area.

Here is just a short 30 minutes from the city of Panama, on 340 acres overlooking the magnificent Panama Canal, which can be one with nature in a pristine environment in perfect harmony. Few places in the world offer such a great experience nature and at the same time an unprecedented level of luxury.

Panama Tours provides an exciting variety of adventures in the jungle as Aerial Tram tour boat, fishing trips and much more. The tours are specifically designed to give you experience leaves the possibility of wild animals in their natural habitat splendor amid the thick green jungle.

Gamboa Rainforest Resort is for you as much or as little as you like, as you explore the many treasures of Panama and the Sovereignty National Park to do.

Glide through the jungle in the cable car and the jungle look like monkeys and exotic birds in the forest do.See breathtaking views while you sit comfortably in a Swiss cable car system engineering. Glide gently through the treetops, you will find peace and experience the sounds of the rain forest up close. One of the leaders accompany Gamboa to describe the flora and fauna. The road climbs 1.2 miles up the hill, where you., The opportunity to visit the observation tower After walking the spiral ramp, you will discover a panoramic view:

• The Chagres River
• Panama Canal
• Embera Indian Village
• City Gamboa

Take a cruise on Gatun Lake and explore the lush tropical jungle and watch the big ships that make their way through the Panama Canal. To find in the trees above during the boat trip through the Panama Canal in the wind secret paths to hidden islands where Capuchin and howler monkeys can be seen jumping. Sometimes they are curious and dare to take a closer look at the visitors.

This tour is a unique opportunity to see wildlife in their natural habitat. Some animals can be seen on this tour: lazy for two and three fingers, crocodiles, monkeys and turtles that are native Gatun See.The boat to and from the island via the Panama Canal, giving you the opportunity to drive coast to coastal side for large container ships from all over the world.

Take a field trip for bird watching, the sovereign National Park is regarded as one of the most accessible for bird watching and wildlife viewing areas in Central America. You can visit the Rainforest Discovery Center and the observation tower and explore the nature trails near birds, insects, flora and fauna. Ornithologists lovers can also along the prestigious route of the pipeline, which is famous for its bird friends from high yield of birds is to fly. It is one of the best places in America to tropical birds, over 400 species!

Panama Rainforest Discovery Center, near the resort, Gamboa is an eco-tourism and environmental education project of BirdLife Eugene Eisenmann, non-profit foundation whose mission is the conservation of birds through sustainability initiatives, environmental administered. The Discovery Center is 1.2 km worth of trails packed by the forest, for easy mobility of stone and wood platforms. The paths that lead to the observation tower, and a small lake Calamito viewing platforms with benches for resting. Also, if you wish to extend your walk, you can get 2 miles from the entrance of the pipeline route from the visitor center (2.2 miles) walk, or you can continue on pipeline road four kilometers of public roads Sovereignty National Park.

The other interesting thing is the scientific projects currently in the Panama Rainforest Discovery Center (funded by the Foundation avifauna) are:

1. Panama. Observation Tower, a channel for the migration of birds of prey is one of the most important points in the Raptors Ocean Ocean Count, who organized annually by the Panama Audubon Society, is performed. From October 1-15th November guides and volunteer records Hawks, vultures and other birds of prey day 7: 00-5: 12.00 ..
2. Monitoring of migratory birds (MOSI): In Panama Rainforest Discovery MOSI (Monitoring winter survival) in fishing nets from November to March. The station belongs to a network of stations throughout Mesoamerica studying the transit of birds migrate to the southern United States.
3. Weather station and measuring carbon sequestration at the Technical University of Panama: four weather stations are at different locations and the heights of the jungle, measure data such as temperature, humidity and rainfall. Furthermore, it is not a periodic measurement of the amount of carbon to produce the bottom and leaves of trees, the deposition and oxygen. This survey is from the Department of Hydrometeorology Tech University, with faculty and students.
4. Bird monitoring with the University of Panama: The Museum of eddy Biology, Faculty of weekly monitoring birds living in the jungles of Panama Rainforest Discovery Center and the surrounding area.
5. Studies on the conservation status of the green macaw in Panama: there are records of the 1970s, the existence of green macaws in the Pipeline Road. Scientists are studying the feasibility of a possible reintroduction while studying green macaws in Cerro Hoya and elsewhere in Panama and Darien and Bocas del Toro.

In the Panama Canal located for some of the best fishing in Panama freshwater, kayak the historic Chagres or discover the wonders of the mysterious night river safari adventure.

Spend a few days exploring and hiking in the woods or relax in the Sensory Spa by Clarins. The full-service spa offers exclusive products and treatments for relaxation.

The resort has several restaurants for your dining pleasure. Each offers a beautiful view as the backdrop for world-class cuisine, prepared by our team of renowned chefs.

So ES Gamboa!