Within the Panama Canal, there are countless opportunities to visit places with excellent wildlife viewing. Gatun Lake was once a massive valley with jungles, and after it became flooded for the navigation of ships, the hills and mountains turned into islands. These Islands are now mature forests, with their own unique ecosystems.
Here in Gatun Lake, National Geographic Quest can anchor right next to Barro Colorado Island where we can explore the jungle by foot. We can also ride local boats to Gamboa for another chance to view wildlife and go atop a towering viewing platform over the canopy.
