Panama is a Top Destination for Bird Watchers and Wildlife Photographers

Travel Insurance policies cover valuables up to certain limits, but most require payment of an extra premium to cover items like expensive photograpic equipment.  Birders, twitchers and wildlife photographers are notoriously seen out in the wild lugging scopes, tripods, bins, and bags containing all manner of cameras, lenses, and other equipment.

Panama is one of the world’s popular destinations for bird enthusiasts pursuing their quest to check off yet-another species.  Eco-resorts like Canopy Tower are geared-up for birders with tours, bilingual guides, and a convenient base for exploring the area - as well as views of the Canal.  Situated deep in the Soberanía National Park, imagine yourself sleeping at treetop level in the rainforest at Canopy Tower while enjoying close encounters with many exotic creatures and tropical birds such as scarlet tanagers, spectacled owls, motmots, toucans and hummingbirds.   

Before setting off on any trip, we recommend checking the Foreign Office (FCO) website for travel information and advisories.  Those travelling to Panama via the U.S. must have a machine-readable passport or valid U.S. Visa (non-immigrant).  Note that the FCO currently has a warning in effect regarding travel to Darien province in the south of the country. 

British nationals do not need a visa to visit Panama, but it is necessary to have a return ticket and a credit card or approximately US$500.  A stay of up to 30 days is normally granted and applications for extensions can be made to the authorities.  Passports must have at least six months validity (beyond the date of departure) and also a decent supply of blank pages. 

As with travel to any part of the world, it is vital to take out a good Travel Insurance policy. Cover for photographic equipment is available for payment of a small additional premium.  Visit our Travel Guide for Panama for more information and a link to the FCO website.

This entry was posted on Thursday, August 28th, 2008 at 11:45 am and is filed under Holiday Destinations, Sustainable Tourism, Travel Insurance News, Travel News .

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