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Panama Viejo

Panama City  >  Panama

This UNESCO Cultural World Heritage Site dates back to 1519. In this historic part of Panama City Black Vulture and many other birds can be found.

Added* by patricia1974
Most recent update 14 ledna 2025

Description

Urban birdwatching is surprisingly good in Panama's capital. Panamá Viejo is the remaining part of the original Panama City where you look out from the historic old town on the new town. The open areas and wooded areas have many birds. Very easy to spot Black Vulture. Other birds you can encounter are Palm Tanager, Blue-grey Tanager, Yellow Warbler, Saffron Finch, Great-tailed Grackle, Clay-colored Thrush, Tropical Kingbird, Tropical Mockingbird, Social Flycatcher, Great Kiskadee and Yellow-headed Caracara.

Details

Access

Panama Viejo is a short ten-minute drive or 30-minute bus ride from the city center. Parking is available at the area. Also accessible by taxi, or Uber.

Terrain and Habitat

City/village , Forest , Scattered trees and bushes

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Winter , Summer , Autumn , Spring

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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