San Lorenzo Protected Area

Bird-Watching

Ancon Expeditions. Panama City-based operator Ancon Expeditions offers a tour that combines bird-watching and forest exploration in San Lorenzo and Soberania National Parks, visits to the San Lorenzo fortress and Gatún Locks, and a one-way trip on the Panama Railway. 507/269-9415. www.anconexpeditions.com.

Ecocircuitos Panama. Located in Panama City, this company offers a half-day birding tour to the Achiote Road, in San Lorenzo National Park, and a general interest tour that combines visits to the fortress and Gatún Locks. Panama City. 507/315-1305. www.ecocircuitos.com.

Nattur Panama. Colón-based Nattur Panama can put together à la carte birding tours of San Lorenzo, Portobelo National Park, and other areas. Colón. 507/442-1340. www.natturpanama.com.