It takes a little effort to make your way south, all the way to this boutique hotel at the tip of the Burica Peninsula, but once you get there, you won’t want to leave! My latest trip to Punta Burica…
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A North American conservationist, 69 year old David Teichmann, was found dead in his residence in Punta Burica, reportedly from natural causes, over the weekend of October 28, 2021. Nature lovers are mourning the loss of a passionate man with…
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When you really want to “unplug” and spend some time enjoying the natural world around us, I suggest a day trip to Mono Feliz (Happy Monkey). This is one of the best places to relax in a clean and quiet…
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Almost every morning I wake up to the sound of Howler Monkeys welcoming the sunrise. It feels good to know that nature is around me and thriving. Or is it? There is an organization in Panama that is concerned about…
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It’s whale season in Panama and these magnificent creatures can often be spotted from the shoreline or fishing pangas along the Burica Peninsula. Many people report seeing them and occasionally someone captures the sight with a phone video or pictures.This…
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A prominently placed, and obviously well used, copy of “The Birds of Panama Field Guide” is a pretty good clue that there is a birdwatcher nearby. I spoke to a pair of these folks recently and was given some insight…
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In this video, I am interviewing Joaquin Atencio, at Punta Burica High School in Limones about the Corpachi Eco Trail. If you have not gone on this nature hike, just 15 minutes south of Puerto Armuelles, I highly recommend it for…
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Are you a bird watcher? If so, get out your binoculars this weekend and start counting! September through November is the time of year when the shorebird and raptor migrations occur. September 6th was the 2018 World Shorebirds Day. Designed…
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This time of year in Panama, there is a shrill and distinctive sound that can’t be ignored. The first time one hears the deafening hum, it’s that same question, “What is that loud screeching noise?” I was finally able to…
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This pencil thin Brown Vine Snake was stalking a lizard when I mistook it for a dead vine on my fence. I almost pulled it off, which could have ended in an itchy bite from the hungry snake! The snake…
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