2023 Visitor Guide to Panama's Pipeline Road and Rainforest Discovery Center

New for 2023, this Visitor Guide to Pipeline Road and the Rainforest Discovery Center is a comprehensive and helpful pre-planning guide and travel companion for birders and animal lovers planning to visit Pipeline Road or the Rainforest Discovery Center, Panama's most famous birding destination.

I have divided the book into seven sections:

Section #1: Pipeline Road – an overview of the initial portion of Pipeline Road until you reach the Rainforest Discovery Center.

Section #2: Rainforest Discovery Center – an in-depth description of the Rainforest Discovery Center, including the observation tower, trails, and m and main building.

Section #3: Pipeline Road – an overview of Pipeline Road beyond the Rainforest Discovery Center, including Radio Hill.

Section #4: Photography – recommendations on what to bring and what to expect.

Section #5: Getting to Pipeline Road – how to get to Pipeline Road by bus, taxi, and private vehicle.

Section #6: Miscellaneous – I briefly touch on footwear and insects.

Section #7: References – a list of 20+ internet links pointing to Google Maps and websites to help you better acquaint yourself with Pipeline Road, Gamboa, and the surrounding area.

In addition, you'll find 19 full-color photographs and a Rainforest Discovery Center Trail Map.

The chapters share a similar structure. Below the title is a single image (tap on it to enlarge it) with a caption. I've also populated most pages with multiple images to support the text.

My opinions and recommendations in this book are based solely on first-hand, personal experiences, having always visited Pipeline Road and the Rainforest Discovery Center as an independent traveler, never as part of an organized tour. I collected the information over multiple visits just before its publication, so you can be sure the information presented is current and accurate.