Top Things to do in El Valle de Anton
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The 10 Best Things to do in El Valle de Anton, Cocle Province
Families with kids of all ages will love this mountain village, located just two hours from Panama City. Whether you’re up for active sports such as hiking, biking, horseback riding and ziplining through the rainforest—or sightseeing adventures such as the El Nispero Zoo and Serpentario (a snake habitat), you’ll find it here. El Valle de Antón is home to the world’s second-largest extinct volcano—but you’ll still find more modern pleasures here, such as its well-known Sunday Market and elegant spas such as Casa de Lourdes.
Restaurants in El Valle de Anton
1. The Sleeping Indian Girl
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4.5 based on 299 reviews
Reviewed By kristendef98
Wow!! View at the top was absolutely stunning. The trail is actually a loop, but we hiked out the way we came up. Beware that locals hang out around the entrance to the hike and ask you to pay them a few bucks to "look out after your car."
2. Butterfly Haven
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4.5 based on 509 reviews
Experience the wonder and tranquility of being immersed in hundreds of living, jewel colored butterflies in a tropical rain forest setting. Included at no extra charge if you desire, are guided tours of our 3 areas.
Reviewed By GabriellainBurma - Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar
It's a small place so you can find many butterflies and the guide explain is many interesting things
3. El Valle de Anton
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4.0 based on 108 reviews
Known for its numerous mountain hiking trails and historic attractions, this valley is located within the crater of the second largest inhabited dormant volcano in the world.
Reviewed By guherj - Panama City, Panama
This town based on a extinguish volcano crater is a unique in the world! With a different climate from the hole country (fresh & rainy). Lot of green, mountains, rivers, trails, animals and more! You will enjoy it!
4. El Chorro Macho
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4.0 based on 479 reviews
This spectacular 35-meter waterfall features a natural lagoon at its bottom that, according to legend, is enchanted.
Reviewed By Bobhawk7 - Cornwall, Canada
I did the zip line tour and was so glad I did. They stopped us on the zip line right in front of the falls. It was a much better view than the small hikers had. So glad I did it
5. La Piedra Pintada
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4.0 based on 117 reviews
Reviewed By EasternLinxx - Madison, United States
Take a longer hike around to get to the top rim of the dormant volcano and stop here, this is a fun little place with writings that look like city maps from 500 yrs ago!
6. El Serpentario
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4.0 based on 113 reviews
Reviewed By CamarD - The Hague, The Netherlands
We visited the Serpentario. It is not big, but it took us an hour to go through. The staff explained the different species, showed how you can identify poisonous snakes and demonstrated the difference between caimans and crocodiles. My son of 5 was mesmerized.
7. Los Pozos Termales
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3.5 based on 189 reviews
Reviewed By CharlieinTexas - Austin, United States
Different and fun. Mud facial and then a dip in one of various small pools. Warm, not hot, water. Worth a stop when in the area.
8. El Nispero Zoo and Botanical Garden
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3.5 based on 593 reviews
Reviewed By gusb2018
If you're used to the zoos in our backyard, stop by this beautiful nature-surrounded attraction while at El Valle in Anton, Panama. Quite a different experience with a good variety in a setting that is peaceful and entertaining. Clean bathrooms. Good value.
9. Square Trees Nature Trail Arboles Cuadrados
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3.5 based on 98 reviews
Lovely 1.6km loop trail, traversing through a lush Panamanian rain forest. This trail is family friendly (including your pets) and is a wonderful place to see biodiversity up close and personal. The namesake of the trail, the Square Trees, are one of the many highlights to experience on this trail. Come for the square trees and stay for the birds, butterflies, insects and sloths. Since November 2019, this trail is managed by the El Valle Amphibian Conservation Center Foundation (EVACC Foundation), a non-profit dedicated to saving 8 of Panama's most endangered species of amphibians, including the famous Panamanian golden frog. Proceeds go towards EVACC Foundation's ex situ breeding facility. "In the end we will conserve only what we love, we will love only what we understand, and we will understand only what we are taught" Baba Dioum. Salva lo que amas!
Reviewed By amandaseidler
This is such a great experience! We decided to check out EVACC and hike the square trees trail and we are so happy that we did. The center was so cool to check out the golden frogs and the people are so passionate about conservation. The trail is so peaceful and there is a lot to check out on it. It was a nice hike that can be for all ages
10. El Valle Panama Hot Springs
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3.5 based on 168 reviews
Reviewed By CharlieinTexas - Austin, United States
Arrived close to end of day. Mud facial felt great. Warm water was relaxing. Enjoyed our visit. Easy to find near town.
