Ecotourism

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The narrow link of land that connects North and South America is unique on earth, and the Pacific Explorer small-ship voyages offer unparalleled access to the animals, plants and indigenous people who call this region home. Cruise through the Panama Canal, visit National Parks of Panama and Costa Rica.

On the 100-guest Pacific Explorer, you'll visit ports of call and remote landings the big ships pass by. with a limited number of fellow travelers, your experience both on board and ashore is up-close,

casual, and very personal.

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The Three Sisters Global Gourmet Cooking School have added a new item to their menu of tours!

Fresh Buns, Organics, Orchids, Frogs and a Tipico Panamanian Meal Served in a Tipico Panamanian Home with not-so Tipico El Valleians!

READ OUR BLOG ABOUT OUR NOVEMBER 2009 VISIT !

The Concept

Perched in the verdant hills above the Caribbean coast of southern Belize, the lodge is a self-contained sanctuary from the everyday world.

The Main Lodge is the communal heart of the resort, offering dining and lounging areas, concierge and lobby lounge area, a finely edited gift shop, and observation decks giving onto grand vistas of the coast, Maya Mountains and an endless view of the untouched and pristine rainforest.

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The pristine valley of Cana in the eastern slope of Pirre mountain range is Darien National Park’s most productive birdwatching destination. Nowhere else in Panama does nature expresses itself so abundantly than in this region of remote wilderness. Bird two different habitats:Cana Field Station and Pierre Cloud Forest. On foot, tent camping and in the Field Station - no cars here!

The Concept

Burbayar is a family owned and operated lodge. Iñaki and Jessica wished to create a sustainable place in nature and to to share it with the world. The lodge is perched on a mountain summit within a tropical rain forest, inhabited by hundreds of species of birds, monkeys, coaties, tapirs, agoutis, deer, pumas, jaguars and many other spirits of the forest, as well as majestic trees, ferns, palms, orchids and heliconias.

The Concept

Gamboa Rainforest Resort is a luxury destination resort located on the Panama Canal, in the heart of the lush Panamanian rainforest. The resort has been carefully designed to provide a variety of educational and adventure experiences.

The resort has created several exhibits to showcase the vast diversity of the rainforest. A perfect Family Vacation choice.

The Concept

Tucked away in a highland cloud forest, Los Quetzales Eco Lodge and Spa is ideal for those longing to retreat from hustle and bustle.  This is the only eco-lodge in Panama or Costa Rica with overnight accommodations inside a national park.

Inside the primary rainforests of Volcan Baru National Park, adjacent to the Parque Internacional la Amistad, this 400 hectare preserve has been protected by the private efforts of its founders since 1970.

Special for Panama Boutique only: $130/per person/night all inclusive in a secluded Mountain Chalet.

The Concept

With only 11 bungalow/suites, Cala Mia is an eco-friendly romantic resort. The bar-restaurant offers stunning views of the surrounding islands and promises gorgeous sunsets followed by big night skies dotted with millions of stars. A private beach, the infinitive edge freshwater pool, and a small island, accessible by hanging-bridge, which houses a spa, and yoga exercise area allows you to be immersed in sunshine and the sea. Ideal for a honeymoon!  

The Concept

The Canopy Tower was built by the United States Air Force to house powerful radar used in the defense of the Panama Canal.  A local businessman and conservationist, Raul Arias de Parra, transformed the radar tower into a unique, exclusive ecolodge.

You have an unparalleled eye-level-with-the-canopy views of magnificent tropical birds as well as monkeys and sloth.

The Concept

The Canopy Lodge in El Valle de Antón, a project of businessman and conservationist Raúl Arias de Parra, is built next to a lovely mountain stream and adjacent to the protected area of Cerro Gaital Natural Monument.

Inches from your bedroom window, the cloud forest canopy is riotous with early morning bird life....Your birding guide leads you along a narrow forest trail beside the stream past a waterfall, then up into the cloud forest. The sounds and rewarding sight of new birds is constant..This is some of the best tropical birding there is!