Seek out nature in the trees of Metropolitan Natural Park and explore marine life in the ocean and rocky shores at Punta Culebra. If you are looking for an activity that is fun for the whole family, then we highly recommend this super eco-combo.
Our first stop will be Metropolitan Natural Park. It is amazing that this now protected natural reserve is actually located inside the city limits of Panama City. As part of the watershed that not only serves as the resource of drinking water for all of Panama City & Colon, it also has an important role in maintaining the water levels for the Panama Canal to properly function. Needless to say, this has created a safe haven for hundreds of mammals, birds, and amazingly dense jungle fauna.
We will spend an hour and a half seeking out monkeys, iguanas, toucans, woodpeckers and many other critters that make Metropolitan Natural Park their home before heading across town to discover the critters that make the ocean and rocky shores of Punta Culebra their home.
Punta Culebra is a marine discovery center that is sure to be enjoyed by everyone. Housed on ex-military facilities, Punta Culebra is operated by the Smithsonian Research Institute and is a full functioning marine research site. Wanting to increase the public's awareness of the delicate coastal and marine life that needs our protection to sustain, they provide naturalist guided tours to the public through the multiple temporal and permanent exhibits including:
- Turtle Exhibit
- Turtle & Shark Pool
- Aquarium Exhibits
- Touching Pool
- Walking trails
- Open Air Museum
- And ongoing research projects everyone can participate in
From the top of the trees to the bottom of the ocean, this eco- tour packs it all into one spectacular day of nature in its natural environments….and all waiting for you to discover!!!
Tour Details
Tour Includes:
- * Bilingual Guide
- * Round Trip Transportation
- * Nispero Zoo
- * Entrance Fees / Tolls
- * Piedra Pintada Petroglyphs
- * Waterfalls
- * Mud Bath
- * Hiking
Departures: 7:00 AM from Panama City Hotels.
Length: 9 Hours.
Recommendations:
- * Comfortable clothing
- * Good walking/hiking shoes
- * Swimsuit/Towel
- * Change of Clothes
- * Water Bottle
- * Camera
- *Cash for tour balance, lunch, optional activities, souvenirs
and tips
Children: All ages welcome! Children same price as adults.
Insider Tips: Our strongest recommendation is to start your day off with the hike to La India Dormida. There is no better way to take in the beauty of El Valle than from the ridgeline traverse. It is not a difficult hike, we go at everyone's pace, and the payoff from the top is well worth the short climb. You will also have the opportunity for some wildlife viewing and additional waterfalls and petroglyphs
not seen by most tourists arriving on the big bus tours.
*Optional Activities: Aside from the optional activities above, we can also add a beach stop to the tour. Let us know that you are interested and we can try to arrange it. This is an additional cost and would add a couple additional hours to the day, but a great opportunity to check out the regions coastline before returning to the city.
Bonus!! If you insist on fitting everything into one trip, we can also arrange overnight options. We can provide recommendations based on any budget. Please just note on your reservations that you are interested so we can check availability, provide options and make arrangements.
IMPORTANT NOTICE!!! If you are not a Panamanian citizen, you MUST have your passport on you at all times in Panama.
Reserve Your Metro Park & Punta Culebra Discovery Eco-Tour Now
Pricing
Adult / Children:
Retail: $185.00
The Real Deal: $166.00
Metro Park & Punta Culebra Discovery Eco-Tour deposit is $46.00 per person.
(The balance of $120.00 in cash or $138.00 in credit card must be paid the day of the tour)
Departs 7:00 AM from Panama City Hotels.
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