Anton Valley Tour

El Valle de Anton is one of the most colorful areas of the Panamanian inner towns. Located two hours away from the Capital City, in the province of Cocle, and at 600 meters above sea level, we find this unique town. Geologists have concluded that El Valle is the crater of an inactive volcano, probably the largest of Central America. The pleasant weather in the area invites visitors to experience its attractions. On Sundays, the tour will take you to the Indian market where local artisans and Indians living around it bring their handicrafts, plants, and vegetables to sell them. There, you can also find wonderful handmade woodcarvings, soapstone sculptures, seashells souvenirs, leather goods, and much more. Then, visit the Chorro del Macho, a waterfall that is within a nature-protected private area. Later, visit the Indian petrography, where ancient inhabitants left their messages which are still a mystery for our modern culture. Also, admire the India Dormida Mountain. Its name is due to its resemblance to a sleeping Indian woman. Finally, visit El Nispero, a zoo where people take care of some of the native species after they were found injured in the forest. This zoo also has a unique collection of orchids. Here, you will admire the golden frogs and the squared trees, both endangered species. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant and then you will return to Panama late in the afternoon. *Optional: At El Valle you can take a canopy tour that consists of a steel cable system that runs through the canopy of the forest, above Chorro del Macho (waterfall). There, using special harnesses you can go directly into the forest, safely jumping from tree to tree. This activity will have an additional cost ($ USD) to be paid directly at the entrance.