The conquistadors knew that Panama was a narrow isthmus. They transported the gold plundered from the Incas on a trail that still exists. Travel that trail by train to visit Portobelo, haunt of pirates and treasure. Visit the Kuna Indians, famous for their molas. Learn the secrets of the rain forest on the renowned Pipeline Path where birds and nature will enchant. Explore coffee plantations and gardens in the Switzerland of Panama. Walk the Quetzales Trail looking for the elusive Quetzal, as well as many other birds. Of course, we won’t miss the Canal but we’ll do it on a small boat, and see the workings of the canal on land.