Barro Colorado Nature Reserve

Ref. T - 007

Early in the morning, we will head for the dock at Gamboa. For nature lovers, this is considered one of the best tours in Panama offering a view into the area's ecological richness and for its proximity to the city. Barro Colorado Island is located at the center of Gatun Lake . Once this island was a hill that was flooded by the Chagres River to form the Gatun Lake during the construction of the Canal. In 1923, this area was declared a biological reserve and in 1943 the Smithsonian Tropical Institute established its laboratories for the investigative research of neo-tropical plants and animals . We will travel by boat along the Canal with a nature specialist. Once at Barro Colorado Institute (BCI), you will be able to search for monkeys, sloths and other mammals, as well as admire the countless species of tropical birds in their natural habitat. Enjoy a nature walk where the guide will share his knowledge of the flora and fauna of the area. Lunch will be served at BCI.

Tour includes: Transportation, admission fee, Spanish/English speaking guides, bottled water and a light lunch

What to Bring: Appropriate clothing for navigation and walking through the rainforest. Cap or hat,

t-shirt, towel, sunscreen and a camera

Duration: 8 hours

Days of Operation: Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays