Panama’s National Parks offer Great Variety
Rain forests constitute much of the landscape of Panama and attracts many of the tourists that visit throughout the year. It has a vast selection of flora and fauna. As a result there are at least sixteen national parks in Panama.
Covering areas in Panama and Costa Rica, the Amistad National Park is the first of its kind: one national park but split between two countries. There is a variety of services available to travelers, and fishing is permitted in at least one if its rivers.
The Bastimentos is a collection of islands that constitute a marine park. It is unique in that protection is provided not only to the wildlife and beaches but also to the coral reef found off its coast, deep beneath blue waters.
The Baru encompasses vast rainforests, but also the Baru Volcano. Many tourists have taken the drive to the top of the volcano in order to view the surrounding lands. You may spot various mammals and birds along the route.
The Barro Colorado Monument is a smaller park and is made up of a mix of peninsulas and an island. Travelers can enjoy a guided day tour which culminates with a viewing of the Giant Tree.
Located within Campana are monkeys and wild pigs, not to mention different birds and reptiles. A local hero, the Golden Frog, can also be found in Campana. It is noteworthy to add that the Golden Frog is at risk of extinction.
The Canas Wildlife Refuge has many differing turtle species. These turtles are known to entertain tourists when they come out at night. The refuge is also known for its hiking and water sports.
Chagres is home to rivers that supply the Panama Canal with most of its waters. People raft on the rivers, and there are lakes for fishing, water skiing, jet skiing and sailing. Camping and bird watching are also encouraged in Chagres.
If isolation is what you are after than Coiba might appeal to you. It is situated away from big towns. Although it has fewer service options, many tourists maintain it still has a lot to offer travelers. Its beaches are home to turtles, who nest there during their mating season. Also, Blue and Black Marlin live off its shores.
Darien is not only home to rainforest animals but also to indigenous tribes. Travelers can explore the jungles where it is not uncommon to meet indigenous people. Some visitors watch
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tribal dancing.
Iguana is known for the vast size of its iguana population. However, that is not all. There are other animals that live in Iguana, such as turtles. It is also famous as one of the places where migrating whales pass .
This is a sample of some of the national parks in Panama. They are known for their vast rainforests and diverse wild life. There are several others and each has attributes that make them unique. There is even a park only ten minutes from the capital city, called the Metropolitan.
