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The National Institute of Natural Renewable Resources (INRENARE) through the Directorate of Protected Areas and Wildlife has established 14 National Parks with a total area of 1,391,833 hectares representing approximately 22% of the surface area of the country.
Chagres National Park is located just 30 minutes outside the capital of the Republic of Panama. Panama City there you can visit the Embera Drua Indian Village. You take a 20 minute boat ride up one of the most beutiful rivers in the world, the Chagres River. You can make reservations to visit the village bu contacting Mateo Mecha at mateo_embera@yahoo.com  
Altos de Campana National Park
Located in the Province of Panama about 50 kilometers (one hour drive) west from Panama City. Campana is Panama's first National Park, being legally established in 1967. The Park protects 4,816 hectares of great biological diversity. Panama's famous "Golden Frogs" can be found here. Cerro Campana straddles two watersheds, the Sajalices River , which flows into the Pacific, and the Chagres River basin, which is the water catchment system for the Panama Canal. The Park protects a significant portion of the Canal operating area. According to scientists at the University of Panama and the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute the elevation of the basaltic rock that forms the pictoresque cliffs contributes to species richness of both flora and fauna. Students and Faculty from the University of Panama have developed an interpretive nature trail that is both fun and educational. Plants and animals are described in a self-guided tourbook, which is available at the Tupper Center, Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, Ancon, Republic of Panama.
Amistad National Park
"Amistad" means ‚friendship and that is an appropriate name for this park because it is an international park shared by Costa Rica and Panama. This park is located within two Panamanian provinces, Chiriqui and Bocas del Toro. It is located in the western part of Panama, almost 500 kilometers from Panama City. The park entrance at Cerro Punta is about one hour north of the city of David, which has an airport and car rental facilities. The park is mostly mountainous, and because of the elevation changes, a great diversity of life zones is found there. With an area of some 207,000 hectares, it is Panama's second largest park. Amistad National Park protects the hydrographic basins of the rivers Teribe and Changuinola.
 Bastimentos Island National Marine Park
Snorkelers and scuba divers who have been to this park claim it is one of the best dive sites in all of Panama. Crystal-blue waters and unspoiled coral reefs attract more than 200 species of marine fish. Turtle nesting sites and visits by manatees enhance the value of the park.
Cerro Hoya National Park
Located in the southwest corner of the Azuero Peninsula, this 32,557 hectare park protects wild life in one of the most agriculturally devastated regions of Panama, Veraguas and Los Santos. Human population pressure, over-grazing, and seasonal burning have all contributed to the ecological decline of the central provinces. More than 30 species of endemic plants have been recorded here. Las Tablas, Panama's Carnival Capital, is a reasonable distance away. So, you might want to take a break from carnival festivities and enjoy the peace and solitude of this park!
Coiba Island National Park
Coiba: Ecotourism Jewel in the Pacific
Story by Luis Miguel Blanco / The Panama Post
 The Island receives visitors in its paradisiacal beaches (Photo courtesy of STRI)
The Management Plan of Coiba contemplates an investment of $ 11.5 million over the next 5 years to improve attention and surveillance
Coiba's National Park of 270,125 hectares in the Panamanian Pacific Ocean, now has a plan that will allow gradual and scientific exploitation for the benefit of all mankind, thanks to the efforts of multiple entities, including the U.S. Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI), with a site in Panama and the National Environmental Authority (ANAM).
Research to update the knowledge about the potential of Coiba was launched in May 2006 and it was determined that it´s necessary to use only 2% of the area where the camps of a former criminal penitentiary were located, for infrastructure, according to Juan Maté, Director of the plan, which will require an investment of $ 11.5 million in five years.
Maté explained to The Panama Post that the plan will be developed gradually and that the Island now receives one daily visit, of around 120 visitors, mostly seniors, residents of the Granito de Oro Island.
He said that the Island has an airstrip in good condition and that the project includes the transformation of the former criminal penitentiary( which had 4.000 prisoners even though its capacity was for 1,000), into a museum landscape.
Maté, a marine biologist, explained that the main threat to the conservation of Coiba, declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2005, are not the visitors, but the 2,500 heads of cattle that roam in the island, a legacy of its former operation as a prison, and that´s why there is a plan to remove them.
 A trip by plane to Coiba from the capital of Panama takes about 45 minutes and the experience is worth it because the place has hot springs, paradisiacal beaches, endemic species of flora and fauna, terrestrial and aquatic, freshwater, the largest white coral reef in the Eastern Pacific and archaeological remains of ancient pre-Columbian inhabitants of the Island and its neighboring islets. A permit from ANAM is required for visiting.
Of its total land area, 75% is covered by primary forest, without the intervention of man, which is going to be kept that way.
In terms of marine exploitation, Maté explained that 35 sites have been established for sports and craft marine fishing, all more than a mile away from the shores of the islands.
At the request of ANAM, the Smithsonian led the team in charge of updating the original plan, with funding from the Organization of the United Nations for Education, Science and Culture (UNESCO), the Foundation of the United Nations and Conservation International.
The team was composed by professionals from various disciplines such as planning of protected areas, geographic information systems, terrestrial biology, marine and fisheries, ecotourism, and legal issues, among others. As defined by Act 44, which created the Coiba National Park, the group worked closely with its Board of Directors, the Scientific Committee and ANAM.
According to Ligia Castro de Doens, outgoing Minister in Issues Related to Environmental Conservation, and General Manager of ANAM, "the Management Plan is the guiding document for the management of the Coiba's National Park," for the preservation and sustainable use of a natural World Heritage.
The director of STRI in Panama, Eldredge "Biff" Bermingham said: "The Management Plan is an excellent example of the union between science and planning for resource management for the benefit of the entire world."
Maté said they need about $ 11, 5 million to implement the plan at a rate of about $ 2, 5 million annually, over the next 5 years, in order to provide Coiba of surveillance and preparation as an ecotourism destination in the Pacific waters, not allowing new buildings, although now two cruises arrive during the season.
This protected area is part of the Eastern Pacific Marine Corridor, along with the Galápagos Islands (Ecuador), Coco's Island (Costa Rica) and Gorgona and Malpelo Islands (Colombia), all but Gorgona declared Natural World Heritage Sites of the Humanity by UNESCO.
Coiba is the largest coastal island [270,125 hectares] within Panamanian waters and the marine Park is considered one of the top ten diving locations in the world. It is home to the second largest coral reef in the Eastern Pacific and the best diving "to be found along the Pacific Coast from Columbia to Mexico" according to Lonely Planet.
The island's abundant marine life and diverse flora is an attraction for nature lovers. Scarlet macaws nest here and humpback whales are frequently seen It was once a maximum security prison and is the site of the largest expanse of lowland tropical forest in the entire Republic. Scarlet macaws have been reported breeding on the Island. The unpaved road system permits access to major parts of the island. People have taken private or charter boats to the park and use sleep an board or camp on the island.
According to the Balboa Dive Club, "without a doubt, some of the most spectacular diving in Panama is found around the large Pacific island of Coiba" You should also consider Jicaron and Jicarita Islands, located adjacent to Coiba Island. Chagres National Park.
The main function of this park is the conservation of the hydrographic basin of the Panama Canal. Approximately 80% of the water necessary for the operation of the canal and all the drinking water for Panama City come from this watershed. The park encompases approximately 129,000 hectares in two provinces, Panama and Colon. Lago Alajuela [a.k.a. "Madden Lake"] and its trubutaries are the major attraction of this park. White water rafting is becoming popular within the park. Several commercial tourist agencies organize day tours to the park and they are worth checking out! Because of its proximity to both major cities, Panama and Colon, day trips are feasable. A portion of the Las Cruces Trail traverses the park. Darien National Park.
This is the largest of all the Panamanian National Parks with an area of 579,000 hectares. In 1981 the Darien National Park was categorized as a World-Wide Patrimony Site and in 1983 it was designated as a Biosphere Reserve. These legal designations help establish the level of protection necessary to preserve the park for future generations. Three Amerindian ethnic groups live within the park: Embera, Waunana and Kuna. Part of the park is mountainous. Cerro Pirre, Cerro Nique, and Cerro Tacarcuna are all located within the park boundaries.
Macaws, parrots, peccaries, and tapirs live on the slopes of these tropical forests. The park is also home for the harpy eagle, the national bird of Panama, which is considered by some to be the most powerful bird of prey in the world. The Darien National Park has another value as well. It is a natural barrier to dissemination of infectious diseases such as hoof and mouth disease. Primarily for this reason no road has ever been constructed through the park thus giving rise to the nickname "the Darien Gap."
El Cope National Park
The park encompasses about 6,000 hectares and protects the hydrographic basins of the rivers Bermejo and Marta of the Pacific slope, and the rivers Blanco, Guabal and Lajas of the Caribbean slope. El Cope is a cloud forest reserve of rubber and medlar trees typical of the mountainous ridge forming the backbone of the Isthmus. Zamia, a type of cycad, [that is, a non-flowering, naked seed, vascular plant or gymnosperm] is endemic to this region. Gnetum, another rare gymnosperm, is also found at El Cope.
Las Cruces Trail National Park
The Gold of the Incan Empire crossed Panama on its way to Spain along the cobblestones of the Las Cruces Trail. Along that forested path you can still hear sounds that were heard by Balboa and Morgan. You can see the forested Panama of the Conquistadores five hundred years ago. Five hundred years from now, will the same be true? Or, will a multilane highway cross the Isthmus at this point? National Parks preserve a heritage that, once lost, can never be recovered.
Las Cruces Trail National Park is a corridor of 4,000 hectares that links the forested zones between the Metropolitan Nature Park and the Soberania National Park. A great variety of flora and fauna is found between the two major cities of the Republic. The Panamanian tamarin, two-toed and three-toed sloths, and howler monkeys areamong the attractions of this endangered zone. The advantage of this area is the very thing that threatens it the most: proximity to urban areas.
Metropolitan Nature Park
Fifteen minutes from downtown Panama is the 265 hectare Metropolitan Nature Park. The forest green of the park can be seen from the windows of the city high-rise apartments. This is one of the few urban parks in the world. It is unique in all of Latin America. The park is an excellent opportunity for environmental education with meeting rooms [the Panama Audubon Society meets here], a small museum, a library, and a shop that sells conservation items. There is an interpretive trail which is enjoyable. The view from the top of Cerro Mono Titi is stunning offering a panoramic view of the city, the Port of Balboa, and the adjacent Las Cruces Trail National Park. Birding is especially good here. There is an orchid garden is also worth a visit.
Portobelo National Park
Located on the Caribbean in the Province of Colon, this 34,846 hectare park protects coral reef communities and coastal forest. In colonial times it was the site of storehouses for the gold and silver of South America. It was here that Spanish galleons loaded on treasure for the voyage back to Europe. The pirates of the Caribbean all had their eyes on the treasures of Portobelo. A few of them got their hands on it as well! Definitly worth visiting are the military fortresses that bear testimony to the importance of this site in Colonial times. If you scuba dive be sure to check out Drake's Island, Salmedena Reef, the Three Sisters, and Playa Blanca.
Sarigua National Park
This is Panama's "desert." Though not a desert in strict ecological terms [Sarigua receives more than a meter of rain each year], the salt pans, the wind-blown sand, and cacti all evoke the image of "death valley." In fact, Sarigua is a lesson in the peril of poor land management. Over-grazing, loss of topsoil, and erosion all combine to create 8,000 hectares of devastation. If you want to study the biology of drought-stressed vegetation this is the place! Parkinsonia ("palo verde"), Opuntia ("prickly pear cactus") Sesuvium ("ice plant") Gossypum ("wild cotton") are the obvious vegetation [where there is vegetation]. Bring sunscreen and wear a broad-brimmed hat.
In addition to the ecological considerations, Sarigua is, according to Dr. Richard Cooke of the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, the most important Pre-Columbian site in the Republic of Panama. Dating back 11,000 years based on shell mounds and pottery fragments, Sarigua offers an unparalleled archeologicalopportunity. An on-site museum displays representative artifacts. Excellent accommodations are available at Hotel Hong Kong in Chitre.
Soberania National Park
About 25 kilometers from Panama City, Soberania National Park offers two outstanding features: ThePipeline Road and the El Charco interpretive trail. Pipeline Road, long known to tropical biologists, is one for the record books. According to the Panama Audubon Society, at this site during December1992/January 1993, 525 species were recorded during the annual Christmas bird count. Pipeline Road is a wonderful hike any time of year, for any reason. Howler monkeys, trogons, toucans, Morpho butterflies are among the regulars here. Bridges over forest streams are wonderful rest stops for a snack or trail lunch.
Volcan Baru National Park
Rising 3,475 meters above sea level, Volcan Baru is the highest point in Panama. The Resplendent Quetzal (bird of Life) can be found here. Endemic species include the Volcano Junco and the Baru Burbit. Endemic oak trees (Quercus baruensis) are a remnant of more extensive forests in the geological past. Hotel accommodations are available in two of the most beautiful towns in the entire country: Boquete and Cerro Punta. A vacation here is heaven on earth. Boquete is also home to an annual Flower Festival that should not be missed.
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