Cerro Azul · Chagres National Park

Your birdwatching base in Cerro Azul.

Panama's favorite guided, all-inclusive birdwatching expeditions in Cerro Azul, on the outskirts of Chagres National Park.

528+species logged at the lodge amidst the vibrant ecosystems of Cerro Azul
eBird verified
All-inclusive meals + drinks
Waterfall hikes + sunset lookout
Pacific + Caribbean views
Broad-billed Motmot
Cerro Azul canopy
Featured sighting

Broad-billed Motmot

Electron platyrhynchum

Racket-tipped tail feathers, best seen at first light in the canopy just above the lodge deck. One of hundreds of species on our trails.

Book your stay
From $575 / night, all-inclusive
Packages
Scroll · Los Altos de Cerro Azul
Why us

A retreat where every detail is catered for.

Embrace a vacation where relaxation and exploration go hand in hand. We handle all the details, from luxurious accommodations to guided birdwatching tours, ensuring that your only focus is on enjoying the wonders of nature and the joy of birdwatching.

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Natural excursions

Explore the lush landscapes with our guided nature trails, waterfall hikes, and stunning lookout points for both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea.

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Two oceans, one lookout

Experience breathtaking views of both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea from our exclusive sunset lookout spots.

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Gourmet dining

Relish in our chef-prepared meals, featuring a variety of healthy options, snacks, and beverages, including wine and beer.

The Bird's Nest is a special place

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From the field

Shot on our trails, in our forest.

Every image below was taken on our trails, in our forest. The birds do the work.

Bay-headed Tanager · Summer Tanager · Rufous-tailed Hummingbird
Bay-headed Tanager · Summer Tanager · Rufous-tailed Hummingbird
On the Chagres trail
On the Chagres trail
Common room at sunrise · the lodge
Common room at sunrise · the lodge
Green Honeycreeper · Silver-throated Tanager · Rufous Motmot
Green Honeycreeper · Silver-throated Tanager · Rufous Motmot
From the canopy trail
From the canopy trail
Turkey Vulture · morning thermal
Turkey Vulture · morning thermal
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