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The Winged Treasure of Azuero
The Green Macaw is one of Azuero's most threatened symbols. Protecting it means conserving the forests of Cerro Hoya, restoring native habitats, and supporting local communities through education, monitoring, and responsible ecotourism.
Ara Panama Sanctuary (REMOSFA project)
Ara Panama Sanctuary is PWC’s newest restoration and private conservation vision in Azuero: a living refuge for Great Green Macaws, endemic birds, rainforest wildlife, and the communities protecting Cerro Hoya’s last forest corridors. Funded through Conserva Aves, a Latin America–wide partnership led by BirdLife International, American Bird Conservancy, RedLAC, and Natura Foundation Panama, the initiative seeks to expand and strengthen networks of protected areas across the Americas
Enjoy the Benefits of Native Trees and Support the Macaws of Panama
Planting native trees in Azuero helps restore wildlife habitat, protect water and soil, and support the survival of Panama’s Great Green Macaws and Scarlet Macaws. Through the Ara Panamá Project, PWC is working with local communities to bring native forests back to life.
Best Birdwatching Locations in Panama (2026 Guide)
Discover the best birdwatching locations in Panama, from Cerro Hoya to Darien. Explore rare birds, tropical rainforests and incredible biodiversity.
Where to See Macaws in Panama: The Macaw Route
Discover Panama’s Macaw Route, a conservation journey through Cerro Hoya, Coiba and Darien in search of the country’s wild macaws. From the critically endangered Great Green Macaw to the iconic Scarlet Macaw, this experience connects responsible birdwatching with direct support for the Ara Panama Project.
Birdwatching in Panama: Great Green Macaw in Cerro Hoya
Join Panama Wildlife Conservation on a scientific birdwatching expedition in Mariato and Cerro Hoya, where your visit helps protect Azuero’s Great Green Macaw, supports local guides, and contributes directly to conservation.
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