Achiote
COLON
Caribbean Echoes
Located at the entrance of the Chagres district, on the shores where the Spanish conquistadors settled in the 15th century, the Achiote community is a reference of community empowerment.
Because of its proximity to the San Lorenzo protected area, which is home to 436 species of birds, Achiote is one of the best places in the world for bird watching.
At the El Tucan Community Center visitors can learn the secrets of the exquisite flavors of the Caribbean, cooking with local experts. And in the summer season, they will be able to experience various adventures in the local farms, and experience the process of harvesting, drying and grinding coffee, while contributing to maintaining the richness of biodiversity.
HIGHLIGHTS
Bird and sloth watching
RECOMMENDED TIME
2 days / 1 night
LOCATION
50 minutes from the city of Colon, on the shores of the San Lorenzo National Park.
IDEAL FOR
Families and small groups interested in bird watching.
IDEAL TIME
All year round depending on the birds.
ACTIVITIES
You can enjoy experiences related to nature, such as: bird watching, interpretative trails in the San Lorenzo National Park, boat rides on the Lagarto River, night tours in nature.
Craft workshops
Traditional gastronomy
Fishing Tours
Boat tours
Flora and fauna observation
Hiking and walking
Night Tours
Achiote is located in Costa Debajo de Colon, approximately 2 hours from Panama City. Leaving from Panama you take the Panama-Colón highway, it has a toll, when you get to the city of Colón the trip takes 45 minutes.
You can stay at Centro El Tucan, an ideal place for travelers, students, birdwatchers, ornithologists, biologists, tourists and nature lovers. They have shared rooms and private cabins.
Visit the Casca restaurant, where you will be delighted with the flavors and styles of the Caribbean, which you can accompany with spicy, as is typical in the area.