Author: Lost World Adventures

Since the SS Ancon made the first ocean-to-ocean transit through the Panama Canal on August 15, 1914 more than a million vessels have transited through the waterway bringing commerce, cultures and people from all corners of the world closer together.

An exploration of the realm of the Harpy Eagle, the world’s most powerful bird of prey and Panama’s national bird. This unforgettable adventure takes place along the historic Gulf of San Miguel, where the Spanish discoverer Vasco Nuñez de Balboa became the first European to set eyes on the Pacific Ocean back in 1512.

From the moment you leave the urban skyline behind, the route unfolds like a time-lapse of Panama’s natural and cultural evolution—modern highways giving way to narrow country roads, forested valleys, and riverside hamlets where life moves with the rhythm of the land. Your Naturalist Guide provides both context and curiosity as you trace this path eastward, setting the stage for the wild and remote experiences ahead.

If the mossy river rocks, the gurgling translucent waters and the majestic, ancient trees could talk... ... they would tell epic stories of long mule trains hauling the King's gold, of dashing incursions by pirates against Castilla de Oro’s New World fortifications and many untold story tales.

This immersive 9-day journey across Panama with Lost World Adventures traces the country’s defining contrasts—from the historic locks of the Panama Canal to the cloud forests of the Chiriquí Highlands and the secluded Pacific islands of Boca Brava.

This 10-day Maya Route itinerary traces the arc of an ancient civilization through four modern nations—El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala, and Belize. Designed by Lost World Adventures for travelers drawn to archaeology, culture, and vivid landscapes, it connects living cities and long-silent temples along the spine of Mesoamerica.