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Published: 25-05-2022
Panama hats, a record-breaking canal and pristine, untouched beaches are probably what springs to mind when you think about booking a holiday to Panama. Trekking doesn´t usually spring to mind when you are planning a trip to city, however Panama City offers a wide range of impressive treks for all experience levels. From easy strolls and walks in the park, to moderate hikes and more serious trails for the seasoned trekker. Work out the trek that best suits your needs and set out to feast your eyes on some of the most epic treks that Panama City has to offer.
Hanging Bridge
La India Dormida
Located in El Valle de Anton is the 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 natural sights, including some stunning waterfalls. The Chorro de las Mozas and Chorro el Macho trails are the easier options, while other trails such as La Piedra Pintada are a little more difficult, as you trek further up the mountain. The summit rewards hikers with a spectacular view.
La India Dormida
Chorro el Macho in El Valle de Anton
Panama City is the only metropolis in the world to have a jungle within its city limits and there are a number of trails for you to trek through in the Metropolitan Natural Park. This is an excellent opportunity to see some of the exotic wildlife that calls Panama City home. Trails include Motmots, Mahoganies, Oak, Titi Monkey, and Small Swamp. The Park guides can help you to choose a path that suits your preferences and level of fitness.
Chorro el Macho
Soberania National Park
This national park in Panama City offers marked paths such as The Pipeline Road, which is an ornithologist’s paradise. The Pipeline Road provides the opportunity for you to take in the sights and sounds of Panama’s wildlife as you trek through the lush greenery of the jungle. The further you hike, the better your chance of seeing monkeys, coatimundis, sloths and other Panamanian fluffy regulars. Animals are generally most active in the morning, so trekkers should head out before 9 a.m. for the best spotting opportunities. Other trails within this park include The Plantation Path, The Natural Pond Trail, Trail of the Crosses, and Spirit of the Forest trail.
Soberania National Park
The country of Panama boasts many more incredible opportunities for trekking including the Summit Municipal Park, Taboga Island’s Trail of the Three Crosses, Darien National Park is a serious jungle trail favored by nature enthusiasts, the Finca Suiza, La Amistad International Park and The Baru volcano, both in the Chiriqui province.
