Plan your visit
Everything you need to prepare for a bird photography experience at Comederos en Las Nubes.
What to Expect
About 45 minutes from Panama City, in the forested hills near Cerro Azul, Comederos en Las Nubes was designed specifically for bird photographers.
Photographic stations, natural perches, feeder placement, and surrounding vegetation are carefully arranged to create natural-looking images while maintaining comfortable working distances for a wide range of lenses and photography styles.
This is not a lodge or a restaurant experience. Visits are fully guided, scheduled in advance, and organized around bird activity, light conditions, and the natural rhythm of the forest.
Photography Style
Photographic setups are carefully positioned for light, composition, and natural bird behavior.
Wild & Free Birds
All birds photographed at Comederos en Las Nubes remain entirely wild and free-ranging, with activity shaped by natural forest conditions.
Guided Experience
Visits are fully guided and organized according to changing bird activity throughout the morning.
Essential Information
Advance Reservationss
All visits are scheduled in advance and organized around bird activity, light conditions, and station availability.
Typical Session Hours
Morning sessions typically begin at 7:00 AM and conclude around 12:30 PM.
Wild & Free Behavior
Conditions are humid and tropical throughout the year, with occasional rain and changing forest light.
Getting Here
Comederos en Las Nubes is located in the forested hills near Cerro Azul, approximately 45 minutes from Panama City.
The site is accessible by vehicle and can be comfortably visited as a half-day or full-day photography experience.
“We birded & photographed for 50 years, on every continent – and this place is truly extraordinary. I don’t recall a better morning of photography anywhere ever. You have created a birding nirvana here in Panama. Congratulations, thank you & hasta la próxima!!”
Kevin Bartlett
UK, now happily a Panamanian resident!.
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