Canopy Tower – Sleep Among the Treetops

At Canopy Tower, Soberanía National Park, Panama your bedroom is at treetop level and birds are all around. This eco-lodge (voted a top 50 ecolodge by National Geographic) is not only friendly to the earth but friendly to bird lovers as well. The endless tropical forest of Soberanía National Park is a well known birdwatching mecca where at least 596 species have been charted.

For non birdwatchers The Canopy Tower is an excellent place for folk looking for a great nature hike, natural swimming holes, or guided rainforest tours where seeing wildlife is the norm like giant, iridescent Morpho Butterflies and Howler Monkeys.

Eco perks of this lodge includes sustainably sourced teak furniture, conservation plan for water, composting used in the gardens, recycled materials used for furniture and flooring, energy-saving lights and more.

The actual lodge tower consists of four levels and a ground floor, as follows:

• 4. Observation Deck: 50 feet above the ground with an amazing 360 degree view of the protected forest of Soberania National Park, as well of the Panama Canal, Panama City and the Pacific Ocean.
• 3. Dining room, living room, library, internet: Guests can gather here for cocktails, meals, compare birdlists, and check the library.
• 2. The Blue Cotinga Suite and Canopy Rooms for guests.
• 1. The Harpy Eagle Suite and the Single Rooms for guests.
• The Ground floor has a souvenir shop and the office of the General Manager.

For a trip at Canopy Tower you’ll need to fly into Panama City where the lodge staff will pick you up. Room prices vary from $150-220 per individual and package deals are available – all rates include meals with plenty of local food items prepared fresh. All sorts of extra tour packages are available.

Visit Canopy Tower to learn more.

[images via Canopy Tower]