The Most Epic Hikes to Take in Panama

Located in El Valle de Anton is a grand mountain called La India Dormida, “the sleeping Indian girl.” With several trails ranging from easy to extreme, you can have your pick of a number of sights, including some gorgeous waterfalls. The Chorro de las Mozas and Chorro el Macho trails are easy, breezy options, while other trails such as La Piedra Pintada grow in difficulty as you venture further up the mountain. The summit rewards hikers with an astounding view.

Panama City is the only metropolis in the world to have a jungle within its city center, and there are many trails on offer for you to hike through in the Metropolitan Natural Park. This is an exciting chance to see some of the exotic wildlife that calls Panama home. Trails include Motmots, Mahoganies, Oak, Titi Monkey, and Small Swamp; the guides can help you to choose a path that suits your preferences and level of fitness.

This national park in Panama offers marked paths such as Pipeline Road, which is a bird lover’s paradise. Pipeline provides the opportunity for you to take in the sights and sounds of some of Panama’s wildlife throughout the plush greenery of the jungle. The further you hike, the better your chance of seeing monkeys, sloths, coatimundis, and more of Panama’s furry regulars. Animals are most active in the morning, so hikers are encouraged to set out before 9 a.m. for the best experience. Other trails within this park include Plantation Path, the Pond Natural Trail, Trail of the Crosses, and Spirit of the Forest.