The 10 Best Things to do in El Valle de Anton, Cocle Province

February 11, 2022 Cedrick Jardin

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

Calle La India, El Valle de Anton 1001 Panama
Excellent
55%
Good
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Satisfactory
9%
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4.5 based on 299 reviews

The Sleeping Indian Girl

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

Ave. Principal Only 1 1/2 blocks more from the Market, El Valle de Anton 00000 Panama +507 6062-3131 [email protected] http://www.butterflyhavenpanama.com
Excellent
65%
Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.5 based on 509 reviews

Butterfly Haven

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

El Valle de Anton Panama
Excellent
41%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
6%
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4.0 based on 108 reviews

El Valle de Anton

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

Anton Valley, El Valle de Anton 1001 Panama http://www.el-valle-panama.com/
Excellent
28%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
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4.0 based on 479 reviews

El Chorro Macho

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

El Valle de Anton Panama
Excellent
30%
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31%
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31%
Poor
8%
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4.0 based on 117 reviews

La Piedra Pintada

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

Calle Sangre de Toro, El Valle de Anton 1001 Panama +507 6569-2676 http://www.el-valle-panama.com/serpentario
Excellent
37%
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36%
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4.0 based on 113 reviews

El Serpentario

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

Calle de Los Pozos Termales, El Valle de Anton 1001 Panama
Excellent
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3.5 based on 189 reviews

Los Pozos Termales

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

El Valle de Anton Panama +507 983-6142
Excellent
24%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
22%
Poor
9%
Terrible
13%
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3.5 based on 593 reviews

El Nispero Zoo and Botanical Garden

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

El Valle de Anton 1001 Panama https://www.facebook.com/squaretreetrail/
Excellent
27%
Good
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Satisfactory
33%
Poor
9%
Terrible
7%
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3.5 based on 98 reviews

Square Trees Nature Trail Arboles Cuadrados

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

El Valle de Anton Panama http://www.antonvalley.com/tourism/hot-springs.php
Excellent
24%
Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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Terrible
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3.5 based on 168 reviews

El Valle Panama Hot Springs

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.

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