River Tubing in the Portobelo National Park｜Panama

Experience a river tubing adventure in Portobelo National Park, Colon, with a half-day excursion. Your guide, who is knowledgeable about wildlife, conservation, and natural history, will assist you in exploring the park’s diverse ecosystem. The park covers 35,929 hectares, including 15,465 hectares of undisturbed primary forest, featuring numerous rivers and waterfalls.

While floating along the waterways, you may observe various bird species, including the sunbittern, blue dacnis, great egret, laughing falcon, and toucan. You might also see monkeys such as the Central American spider monkey, howlers, and capuchins, along with other wildlife like sloths, kinkajous, and jaguarundis. Additionally, the park is home to various reptiles and insects, appealing to those interested in nature.

Hike the jungle for two to two and a half hours with your guide. Portobelo National Park is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has historical importance as a key transit point for riches transported by Spanish conquistadors from Peru to Spain. During your tubing experience, you will drift down the Guanche River, named after the soldiers known as “guanches” who participated in these historical expeditions, which flows from the Sierra Llorona mountain range to the Caribbean Sea.