PLACES TO STAY
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near Volcán Barú National Park in Chiriquí, Panama — the best site for Spectacled Bear sightings in Central America.
Volcán Barú National Park in Chiriquí, Panama — the best site for Spectacled Bear sightings in Central America. is one of the top spots to sight Spectacled Bear (Tremarctos ornatus) in the wild. Below are the best-rated places to stay within 25 km, plus tips for spotting nearby.
Spectacled Bear (Tremarctos ornatus)
BEST TIME TO SEE
March–August when montane fruits ripen; bears build feeding platforms in trees that reveal recent activity.
SIGHTING TIP
Trek high-altitude cloud forest in the Chiriquí highlands with a local guide; bears follow fruit availability so seasonal planning is key.
Coordinates
8.8000°N, 82.5000°W
HABITAT
Andean cloud forest, páramo, scrubland, and tropical forest from western Venezuela to Bolivia; Darién populations in Panama.
CONSERVATION STATUS
Vulnerable
Hotels and Stays Nearby
Within 25 Km
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