Lodge
Canopy Tower
Run by Canopy Family · all year
About
A former US military radar tower on Semaphore Hill converted into a 12-room birding lodge, with rooms and dining at canopy level and a rooftop observation deck at eye level with canopy birds. Hummingbird feeders and treetop views make it a well-known spot for canopy bird and mammal photography.
Open months
| Month | Presence |
|---|---|
| Jan | In season |
| Feb | In season |
| Mar | In season |
| Apr | In season |
| May | In season |
| Jun | In season |
| Jul | In season |
| Aug | In season |
| Sep | In season |
| Oct | In season |
| Nov | In season |
| Dec | In season |
Light on 15 November
Clear sky
| From | To | Light |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 05:58 | Night |
| 05:58 | 06:15 | Blue hour |
| 06:15 | 06:41 | Golden hour |
| 06:41 | 07:42 | Soft |
| 07:42 | 09:39 | Medium |
| 09:39 | 14:27 | Harsh |
| 14:27 | 16:24 | Medium |
| 16:24 | 17:25 | Soft |
| 17:25 | 17:51 | Golden hour |
| 17:51 | 18:08 | Blue hour |
| 18:08 | 24:00 | Night |
2.9 hours of golden and soft light.
Light by month
Hours a day
| Month | Golden hour | Soft | Medium | Harsh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan (window) | 0.9 h | 2.1 h | 4.0 h | 4.6 h |
| Feb (window) | 0.8 h | 2.0 h | 3.7 h | 5.3 h |
| Mar (window) | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.4 h | 5.8 h |
| Apr (window) | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.4 h | 6.1 h |
| May (window) | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 3.5 h | 6.0 h |
| Jun (window) | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 3.6 h | 6.0 h |
| Jul (window) | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 3.6 h | 6.0 h |
| Aug (window) | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.4 h | 6.1 h |
| Sep (window) | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.4 h | 6.0 h |
| Oct (window) | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.5 h | 5.5 h |
| Nov (window) | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 3.9 h | 4.8 h |
| Dec (window) | 0.9 h | 2.1 h | 4.2 h | 4.3 h |
The lodge
- Distance
- Unknown
- Lens
- Unknown
- Language
- English
- Species nearby
- Keel-billed toucan, Blue cotinga, Geoffroy's tamarin, Brown-throated three-toed sloth, Mantled howler and White-necked jacobin
For photographers
- Hides on site: No
- Photo vehicles: Unknown
- Power and charging: Unknown
- Internet: Unknown
What the price covers
- Included
- Not stated
Prices are in the operator's currency. Conversions on the site are approximate and marked ≈. Enquiry form coming soon.
Ethics
- Feeding
- Baiting Unverified
- Captive Animals Unverified
Green means ShutterAtlas has checked it. Yellow means it has not been checked yet. Red means it happens here.
Light and conditions
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Light through the year
Golden hour is when the sun is low, between the horizon and 6° above it: soft, warm light. Times are for the 15th of each month, in Panama time (with summer time where it applies).
| Month | Golden hour | Daylight | Sun at noon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning golden hour | Evening golden hour | |||
| Jan | 06:42– | 17:48– | 11h 39m11 h 39 min | 60° |
| Feb | 06:41– | 18:00– | 11h 51m11 h 51 min | 68° |
| Mar | 06:29– | 18:02– | 12h 4m12 h 4 min | 79° |
| Apr | 06:12– | 18:00– | 12h 20m12 h 20 min | 89° |
| May | 06:02– | 18:02– | 12h 32m12 h 32 min | 80° |
| Jun | 06:03– | 18:09– | 12h 39m12 h 39 min | 76° |
| Jul | 06:10– | 18:13– | 12h 36m12 h 36 min | 78° |
| Aug | 06:14– | 18:07– | 12h 25m12 h 25 min | 85° |
| Sep | 06:12– | 17:51– | 12h 10m12 h 10 min | 84° |
| Oct | 06:10– | 17:34– | 11h 56m11 h 56 min | 72° |
| Nov | 06:15– | 17:25– | 11h 43m11 h 43 min | 62° |
| Dec | 06:29– | 17:32– | 11h 36m11 h 36 min | 58° |
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- Unknown
Sources
Imported listing, not yet claimed by the owner · last checked 28 Oct 2026