Soberanía National Park, National park near Panama Canal, Panama.
The 22,000-hectare protected area contains diverse tropical forests, rivers, waterfalls, and numerous trails along the Panama Canal eastern bank.
The Las Cruces Trail within the park served as a major Spanish trade route in the 16th century for transporting gold across the isthmus.
Pipeline Road, extending 17.5 kilometers through the park, attracts researchers and naturalists who document over 525 bird species in this location.
Visitors can access the park via local buses from Albrook Transportation Terminal to Chilibre, with services stopping at the administrative center.
The park holds the global record for most bird species observed in 24 hours, with 357 different types recorded in a single day.
Location: Panamá Province
Inception: 1980
GPS coordinates: 9.15989,-79.72435
Latest update: May 11, 2025 01:06
Panama features a variety of photographic settings, from the colonial district of Casco Viejo to the fine sandy beaches of the San Blas Islands. Panama City combines historic heritage and modern architecture, including Frank Gehry's Biomuseo and the Miraflores locks that showcase canal engineering. Walks such as Cinta Costera or Amador Causeway offer views over the bay and the city skyline. Beyond the city, the country reveals rich and accessible nature. The Baru volcano rises over 3400 meters in Chiriquí province, while the Bocas del Toro archipelago hosts secluded beaches with turquoise waters. Tropical forests, marine reserves, and mountain trails complete this landscape diversity, making Panama a full photographic destination between the Atlantic and Pacific.
These locations in Panama display the country's diversity. From Coiba Island with its beaches to the colonial ruins of Portobelo. The selection includes national parks, mountains, beaches and historic sites. Volcan Baru offers views of both oceans. The San Blas Islands feature turquoise waters and coral reefs.
Panama City combines Spanish colonial architecture with modern urban design. Visitors can explore 16th-century ruins at Panama Viejo, walk through Casco Viejo's historic streets, and discover tropical forests at Metropolitan National Park. The city features waterfront boulevards, cultural venues, and architectural landmarks like the Frank Gehry-designed Biodiversity Museum. Urban parks and traditional markets complement the historical sites, while Ancon Hill provides city views.
Albrook Mall
28.1 km
Gatun Lake
19.8 km
Miraflores Locks Visitors Center
23.3 km
Centennial Bridge, Panama
17.4 km
Miraflores
23.3 km
Atlantic Bridge
27.2 km
Fort Clayton
23.6 km
Metropolitan Natural Park
27.2 km
Summit Municipal Park
13.5 km
Camino de Cruces National Park
20.3 km
Estadio Nacional de Panamá
23.7 km
Lake Alajuela
18.3 km
Panamá City Panamá Temple
25.3 km
Baha'i House in Panama City
25.3 km
Atlantic Entrance Range Middle Lighthouse
25.4 km
Gatún Northbound Rear Lighthouse
25.2 km
Pipeline Road
3.6 km
Estadio Roberto Mariano Bula
28.9 km
Gatun Locks
25.1 km
Escuela Abel Bravo
28.7 km
Ferrocarril
26.7 km
Hospital Amador Guerrero
28.8 km
Cementerio de Corozal Silver
25.3 km
Former Commander’s Residence (Ciudad del Saber)
24 km
Esclusas de Pedro Miguel
19.7 km
Edificio 104
23.6 km
Residencia original del Comandante / Actual Centro de Visitantes
24 km
Ateneo
23.8 kmReviews
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