Top Things to do in El Valle de Anton
10 Tours in El Valle de Anton That You Shouldn't Miss
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. Waterfall hike to Cascadas El Palmar
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
El Palmar is a beautiful waterfall close to El Valle, where the travellers can relax, enjoy the rich flora and fauna of the area. There is an option to swim in the river and a small/medium cliff jump. The hike to the waterfall is not to difficult and goes through a very nice forest.
Inclusions: We prepare fruit, nuts, granola bars and a sandwich for each traveller., Bottled water, Soda/Pop, Air-conditioned vehicle
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Reviewed By Jinyi S
We booked the tour via our hotel and it was worth. Ameth and senor Miguel were our tour guides. They both showed a lot of knowledge about el valle de anton. We learned about and had a wonderful time at Pozo Azul. It was like a hidden gem in the panama. The ride may be long to get there but it was worth it. The tour took about half a day with mostly relaxing and small hike to see the different level of water falls.
2. Rappel & Hot Spring
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
This is the kind of adventure to take your experience in Panama to another level, full of passion and adrenaline. Certainly, a safe and exciting way to experience some of Panama’s most magnificent landscapes, in Anton Valley. A good swim in the hot spring. This tour runs with a minimum of 4 participants.
Inclusions: rappel, Bottled water, Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Landing and facility fees
Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, GST (Goods and Services Tax), Gratuities
Reviewed By Tomadss
It was an amazing tour, the guides, the transportation and most important the destination!! Snorkeling in the Panamanian Caribbean was amazing, all the colorful little fishs, the starfishs and the gorgeous reefs!! I was really amazed by how much beauty we can find underwater in Panama! It was also great to kayaking around the Island enjoying the amazing view and weather that the Caribbean can offer us!! Knowing about Portobello and it's history completes the tour!
3. Private adventure to Anton Valley with zip line
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Private day tour to the beautiful landscapes of the country side in Panama combining the nature of the rainforest at the Anton Valley with the culture of that pintoresque town.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Zip line tickets
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By PolPop6770
A must do experience while visiting Panama. It is a personalized tour that includes the history the canal and Panama. The tour also includes a boat ride in the canal lake to Monkey Island where the monkeys are adorable and fun.
4. Anton Valley Uniqueness
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
A small and beautiful town located one hour and half from metropolitan area, between elevated mountains, we have an old crater that today is a town of 8000 people. A place loved by many both locals and expats for many reasons. The town is situated in an old volcano that erupted 1000 years ago, the weather is nice and cozy, the people are friendly, the natural beauty of the town it is what makes it unique and special to so many. It is a quiet place but the villagers are very joyful, welcoming. Walk through a rain forest and appreciate the waterfall, visit the different species of animals there are at the zoo, such as Capuchin monkey, refresh yourself in the hot spring to rejuvenate your skin, and discover the town. This tour runs with a minimum of 4 participants.
Inclusions: Landing and facility fees, Bottled water, Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Gratuities, GST (Goods and Services Tax), Alcoholic Beverages
Reviewed By Tomadss
It was an amazing tour, the guides, the transportation and most important the destination!! Snorkeling in the Panamanian Caribbean was amazing, all the colorful little fishs, the starfishs and the gorgeous reefs!! I was really amazed by how much beauty we can find underwater in Panama! It was also great to kayaking around the Island enjoying the amazing view and weather that the Caribbean can offer us!! Knowing about Portobello and it's history completes the tour!
5. Canopy- Anton Valley
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
One of the best sites for doing Canopy (ziplining) is in the beautiful Anton valley, and old crater located on the east side of Panama. The unique experience to do the canopy above the waterfall El macho, climb 1200 meters and do 4 stations. Additionally, swim in the natural pool, source by the water fall. A unique experience in one of the preferred sites by locals and visitors, the old crater, cool temperature all year round. Climb the hill of El macho of 1200 meters, simply later to descend over the 4-canopy station right above the waterfall. The opportunity to observe different species of birds and other animals of the area, and also you may swim in the natural pool. This tour runs with a minimum of 4 participants.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Landing and facility fees, Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: GST (Goods and Services Tax), Gratuities
Reviewed By Tomadss
It was an amazing tour, the guides, the transportation and most important the destination!! Snorkeling in the Panamanian Caribbean was amazing, all the colorful little fishs, the starfishs and the gorgeous reefs!! I was really amazed by how much beauty we can find underwater in Panama! It was also great to kayaking around the Island enjoying the amazing view and weather that the Caribbean can offer us!! Knowing about Portobello and it's history completes the tour!
6. Full-Day: Hiking, Waterfall, and Zipline Adventure from Panama City, Panama
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4.8 based on 5 reviews
The tour starts picking up guests at your Panama City Hotel by 08:00 a.m. We will arrive to "El Valle" around 10:00 a.m. where we will be briefed on the history of The Canopy Tour and the origin of the private forest reserve. We will hike through a nature trail for about one hour learning about the wonders of a tropical rain forest and pointing out flora and fauna typical of the place. Our hike will end where The Canopy Tours starts. After a briefing on the gear and safety guidelines, guests will traverse from tree to tree and platform to platform using pulleys on horizontal traverse cables, as they sail through the tree tops, over the trails far below, and around the spectacular waterfall "Chorro Macho." Expert guides assist guests in this exciting journey through the different layers of the virgin rainforests and as they rappel back down to the forest floor. Around noon, a typical Panamanian lunch will be served.We should be back around 5-6:00 p.m.
Inclusions: GST (Goods and Services Tax)Transportation, guides, zip line gear, full lunch, Lunch
Exclusions: After lunch activities are not included in sales price
Reviewed By Cari G
Going through the Bayano Caves was an amazing experience. Our guide was delightful, he arrived on time, was very knowledgable, and even pulled over once so we could look at some monkeys in a tree. This tour stopped at a wonderful family cabin where we left some of our things while in the cave and have a wonderful fish lunch after. The cave itself was really interesting and beautiful, though nowhere is more beautiful than the canyon on the other side. Nobody else was signed up for the tour yesterday, so it ended up being a private tour for my husband and I, which was really nice. Note - this tour is not for everyone. It requires a fair bit of physical fitness and a little bravery. You need to be able to navigate over invisible rocks underwater, do a small amount of rock climbing, and you may have to swim a bit. It is worth it, but if you have any mobility issues at all, this likely isn't your best activity.
7. Day Trip to El Valle Anton from Panama City
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4.4 based on 35 reviews
You will travel to an unique community that is actually created within a huge dormant volcano. From El Valle we will be able to relax with the mud mask and the thermal baths, and also observe the local zoo with its tropical animals and flowers. Other attractions are the golden frogs, the square trees, the market and the valley great for nature hikers.
Inclusions: Transport by air-conditioned minivan or Minibus, Professional driver, Professional local guide, Beverages (soda, water or local beer), Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Lunch, Museum entrance fee US$3 per person (optional), Chorro el Macho trail US$5 per person (Optional), Mud mask and Thermal pool US$4 per person (optional), El Nispero zoo US$5 per person (optional), Any entrance fee attractions will be pay for the client. , Hotels or resorts outside our pick up range,have extra cost. Pay US$20 total for 1-12 passengers
Reviewed By AshleighRider
We had a great afternoon with Mario and his crew (and the monkeys!). We were picked up from our Airbnb on time and were given a briefing of what to expect and how to feed the monkeys when we arrived, which was nice. We arrived at the boat ramp where we took a fun boat ride on Gatun Lake to Monkey Island. Side note: it doesn’t look like there is much of an opportunity for bathroom breaks, so I would recommend using the restroom before you leave for the tour. We spent the next hour/hour and a half looking for and feeding the monkeys - it was SO much fun! We saw Geoffrey’s Tamarin, Capuchin, and Howler Monkeys, which are the three species native to the island. We got to feed the Geoffrey’s Tamarin and Capuchin monkeys. At the advice of the reviews, we brought grapes and bananas for the monkeys. The crew brought some mangoes and nuts, which they also loved! The foods the monkeys liked the most were unsalted peanuts and bananas, so I would recommend bringing those (the Capuchins seemed to go crazy over the peanuts and the Geoffrey’s Tamarins couldn’t get enough of our bananas!). We also saw alligators, green basilisk lizards, and an iguana. After the tour was over, we were brought safely back to our Airbnb. Mario and his crew were fantastic the whole way and we would definitely book this tour again!!
8. Day Trip to Anton Valley
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4.0 based on 3 reviews
Discover a colourful town in the heart of the Valley of Antón where you will visit El Chorro del Macho, find hot springs, a waterfall that crowns a volcano wall, El Níspero Zoo, and an artisan market where you can shop for a variety of local handicrafts.
Inclusions: Lunch, Bottled water, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By Christa G
We were picked up and dropped off at our hotel thus had no need to rent a car. The tour itself had great variety of stops so that we felt we got a great overview of the area. Our driver was very knowledgable about every stop that we made and the lunch stop was delicious.
9. El Valle de Anton - Hiking and Swimming
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
El Valle de Anton, a picturesque town nestled in the second largest living crater of a huge extinct volcano, surrounded by lush green forests and jagged peaks. Home to an impressive set of waterfalls and natural pools. The valley is unique because of the strange square trees, which have grown on the volcanic soil. The rectangular shape of the trees is directly related to the conditions in the valley - when planted in another location, the trees would have normal circular trunks.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Entrance fees to the Square Trees, Entrance fees to Chorro el Macho (natural swimming pool), Drinks are available at will inside the vehicle
Exclusions: Dinner, Gratuities
Reviewed By DeniseHewer
We had a great time taking our 14-year old grandson to see Fort San Lorenzo and Colon. The three of us were the only ones on the tour that day so we had our tour guide's undivided attention. Both guides (husband and wife) were very personable and knowledgeable about the area. They really enjoy the area and it shows! We had a great time at the fort, and stopping to take pictures of howler monkeys on our drive. The train ride from Colon to Panama City was nice and quiet with lovely views along the way. We were provided drinks on the mini van and snacks and drinks for the train ride. Our tour guides were waiting to welcome us back to Panama City when we got off the train and took us back to our hotel for drop off. We really enjoyed our day.
10. Anton Valley Day Trip
Get to know the Anton Valley, a town located in a volcanic crater, is also one of the few places in Panama that has a cool weather. Once you get to the valley you will be able to see the Sleeping Indian Mountain, "La India Dormida", a mountain that looks like the image of a woman resting. If you love nature, then this is a place you definitely have to visit. Note: tour not available on January 1, 8, 9; February (carnival, it change every year, you may need to contact us first), November 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 28 and December 8, 24, 25 and 31. We recommend to do this tour from the middle of December to the Middle of April, when is Summer time (To be able to do the hiking part).
Inclusions: Bottled water, Local Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Entrance fees to other attractions, Food and drinks, Lunch, Gratuities
Reviewed By jodeek2020
This was a great tour - the 3 museums in Casco Viejo were amazing and provided good background of the history of Panama, of the Canal, but also the culture, the political history, the geological history. And the Bio-Museo was also awesome and gave good information on the country's geological history, its current bio-diversity. Many of the exhibits were interactive and are great for kids and adults, alike. The tour guide had a good command of English (though I also tried to practice my Spanish with him and he was very patient). He was flexible and accommodating and provided good background information on a variety of topics. He answered all of my questions, even those not specifically related to the museums. He pointed out things along the way. He had to make adjustments to the tour because of traffic issues and road closures, but did so happily. Overall, I thought it was a great tour, particularly if you enjoy museums, and was a good value for the price of the tour.
