(PD01) Harpy Eagle (3 days/2 nights)
For those who want to explore Darien and wish to see a Harpy Eagle in the wild, this is an ideal package.
You will enjoy the unique road-trip starting from Panama city, a boat ride between Puerto Quimba and La Palma and then a scenic boat trip from La Palma to Mogue which is the closest point to the Harpy Eagle trail. With luck, we will see Harpy Eagles as well as many other species and varieties of flora and fauna.
The accommodation is in one of the Embera Villages and is in a traditional thatched “rancho” sleeping on camping mattresses: it’s basic but clean and gives you the opportunity to have a closer look at the local life-style.
On the last day, we will go to San Miguel Gulf looking for dolphins and visit the fort-ruins of the Spanish conquistadors before we head back to the City.
The package includes 3 meals, all transportation, lodging, contributions to the Indian Village and water. Please bring your Personal ID, wear light clothing, hat, walking shoes and carry sun block, insect repellent and plastic bags to protect your belongings.
Location
Day 1
6:00: Leave from Panama City
7:30: First stop in Cañitas
9:00: Arrive at police checkpoint of Agua Fría
9:40: Arrive at police checkpoint of Metetí
10:30: Arrive in Puerto Quimba
10:40: Leaving by boat to La Palma
11:10: Arrive in La Palma.
12:00: Lunch and leave by boat to Mogue Community
16:00: Arrive in Mogue (depending of the tide)
18:00: Dinner
Day 2
7:00: Breakfast
8:00: Leave for Harpy Eagle trail (lunch during the trail)
14:00: Back to the community
16:00: Emberá Music and handicraft presentation
18:00: Dinner
Rest time in the traditional house or walking around the community
Day 3
6:00: Breakfast
7:00: Leave the communities (depending of the tide)
10:00: Arrive in Puerto Quimba
12:00: Lunch
15:00: Arrive in Cartí Port and transfer back to Panama City