Toucan in Soberania National Park Panama Magnet

Soberanía National Park lies just outside Panama City along the Panama Canal, covering more than 50,000 acres of tropical rainforest. Its proximity to the capital makes it one of the country’s most accessible wild areas, preserving a vital corridor of canal watershed forest that protects water resources and supports exceptional biodiversity. Towering trees, dense understory, and winding rivers create habitat for hundreds of animal species within a short drive of the city. The park is world-renowned for birdwatching, with over 500 recorded species, including toucans, trogons, motmots, and the elusive harpy eagle. The Pipeline Road, a former canal supply route, is a premier birding trail where enthusiasts can spot dozens of species in a single morning. Visitors also encounter monkeys, sloths, and colorful butterflies while hiking or cycling its network of trails, making Soberanía a perfect day trip for experiencing Panama’s rainforest wildlife.