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Soberanía National Park

Plan to spend at least three hours exploring Soberanía National Park.
Park visitors need a hiking permit, which is included with most guided tours or available at the administrative office.
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There’s a small fee to enter Soberanía National Park, and admission to the Panama Rainforest Discovery Center within the park costs US$30 for international travelers. To join a tour that includes the park, expect to pay US$70–80 for a half-day nature outing that visits the park, or upwards of US$120 for a longer tour that may include bird-watching, visiting an Indigenous village, and a cruise on Gatun Lake or the Chagres River.
Yes, Soberanía National Park is definitely worth visiting, especially if you're spending time in Panama City and want a break from the urban environment without having to travel far. You can hike, watch birds and animals, learn about Indigenous culture, or relax on a lake or river cruise. The easiest way to visit the park is to join a half- or full-day guided tour from Panama City, which includes transportation.
Per one customer who booked the Full-Day Gatun Lake and Indian Village Tour From Panama City, "It was a wonderful experience! Our tour guide Gonzo is the best guide you could ask for. He is knowledgeable, friendly, funny and obviously has great rapport with the Indigenous people who live in the village we visited, which helped make our visit even more enjoyable and memorable. Thank you, Gonzo!"
Soberanía National Park is a 55,000-acre (22,258-hectare) protected rainforest in central Panama. Known for its hiking trails and bird-watching opportunities, Soberanía National Park is most significant due to its location near Panama City, making it the most accessible national park from the capital.
Soberanía National Park is located in Las Cumbres, northwest of Panama City. Most visitors arrive at Soberanía National Park in one of two ways: either via a 30-minute taxi ride or on a guided tour. Public bus routes are the only available public transportation options.
Yes, you can take guided tours of Soberanía National Park. Entrance to the park is free, so you’re welcome to visit without an accompanying guide. However, with over 500 bird species, a guide is recommended and available from many tour companies operating around Panama City.
Soberanía National Park does not have many visitor facilities, like picnic tables or restrooms. It’s recommended that visitors use the bathroom and either pack a light snack or eat lunch before coming to the park. In nearby Paraiso, there is a restaurant with restrooms available.
Plantation Road is one of the best hiking trails in Soberanía National Park. It is an 8-mile trail with a slope and is considered a low-impact hike. The Camino de Cruces is a popular trail for those who know of its historical use to transport goods to Old Panama City.
The best time of the year to visit Soberanía National Park is during Panama’s dry season, which lasts between late November and early May. This time of the year showcases an abundance of birds flying south for the winter. However, you’ll still see birds, mammals, and reptiles if you visit during the rainy season.
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