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The Best Hiking Trails in Panama

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  • near El Hato, Coclé (Republic of Panama)
    Distance
    1.08mi
    Elevation +
    98f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofSquare Trunke Trees Trail El Valle Photo ofSquare Trunke Trees Trail El Valle Photo ofSquare Trunke Trees Trail El Valle

    This is a short 30 minutes hikes starting at Hotel Campestre. You pay an entrance fee of 2 dollars and enter through a gate over a bridge. The trails is very easily recognizable. After the suspension bridge you can find ...

  • Taboga - Cerro La Cruz

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    near Taboga, Panamá (Republic of Panama)
    Distance
    2.16mi
    Elevation +
    453f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofTaboga - Cerro La Cruz Photo ofTaboga - Cerro La Cruz Photo ofTaboga - Cerro La Cruz

    short hike, easy trail through the village, past the cementary and then road turns to a dirt road ....trail gets steep with loose rocks . take lots of protection from the sun! but a great view of Taboga and Panama City f...

  • Cerro Mariposa

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    near Santa Fe, Veraguas (Republic of Panama)
    Distance
    4.29mi
    Elevation +
    1916f
    TrailRank
    26| Rating 3.33

    The trail starts with an error, it is evident in the map. This error cost me 45min and added almost one km. So the actual ascent was not more than 3-3.5h and c6km (3+3) from the trailhead. For this reason, the relatively...

    El camino es una jungla o bosque tropical muy tupido. La naturaleza muy bella pero las plantas cubren gran parte del cam...
    Ernesto Netotron
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  • near Barro Colorado, Panamá Oeste (ਪਨਾਮਾ)
    Distance
    1.51mi
    Elevation +
    344f
    TrailRank
    25
    Photo ofBarro Colorado - Donato Snyder-Molina loop Photo ofBarro Colorado - Donato Snyder-Molina loop Photo ofBarro Colorado - Donato Snyder-Molina loop

    Short loop by STRI headquarters. Our time was slower than normal as we chatted, examined plants, and simply enjoyed being outside. Picturesque views including some particularly large tropical trees.

  • near Bahía Honda, Bocas del Toro (ਪਨਾਮਾ)
    Distance
    1.18mi
    Elevation +
    46f
    TrailRank
    25
    Photo ofLa Tierra Del Encanto Walk with the Giants. Photo ofLa Tierra Del Encanto Walk with the Giants. Photo ofLa Tierra Del Encanto Walk with the Giants.

    Embark on the mesmerizing Walk of the Giants at La Tierra Del Encanto. Entrance: $10. Guides available for $20 (up to 10 people). Begin your journey through the old cocoa and banana farm, now transforming into a permacu...

  • Hanging Bridges Trail - Tree Trek

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    near Buenos Aires, Chiriquí (Republic of Panama)
    Distance
    1.73mi
    Elevation +
    551f
    TrailRank
    25
    Photo ofHanging Bridges Trail - Tree Trek Photo ofHanging Bridges Trail - Tree Trek Photo ofHanging Bridges Trail - Tree Trek

    Trail on Private property, can only be done with a guide from the lodge. First part of the trail practically all uphill on a maintained path with lots of steps.Not very steep though. There are 6 hanging bridges to cross...

  • Alto Quiel

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    near Alto Quiel, Chiriquí (Republic of Panama)
    Distance
    4.10mi
    Elevation +
    6184f
    TrailRank
    25
    Photo ofAlto Quiel Photo ofAlto Quiel

    Very nice tour to watch the waterfall although I could not get closer because of the trees and mud on the way. It takes almost 2 hours from and to the Finca Lerida. Then you can rest and enjoy a coffee there!

  • El Salto Waterfall

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    near El Corotú, Herrera (ਪਨਾਮਾ)
    Distance
    2.53mi
    Elevation +
    833f
    TrailRank
    25
    Photo ofEl Salto Waterfall Photo ofEl Salto Waterfall Photo ofEl Salto Waterfall

    The trail to the waterfall is a dirt road, very steep in parts and only recommended to drive in a good 4x4 and in the dry season. We left our car at the entrance and hiked in. Its steep downhill all the way to the water ...

  • Cerro Tute

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    near Santa Fé, Veraguas (Republic of Panama)
    Distance
    9.28mi
    Elevation +
    2595f
    TrailRank
    25

    This route started at the beginning of the 4x4 road. There are many forks in the road/path and zero signs until you are 2km from the end of the 4x4 trail. Would HIGHLY recommend having an offline WikiLoc route downloaded...

  • Volcán Baru summit - Volcán

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    near Baru, Chiriquí (Republic of Panama)
    Distance
    10.48mi
    Elevation +
    702f
    TrailRank
    25

    Descent from Baru summit to Volcán. The last few kilometres were done in the back of a 4x4 - I met a friendly park ranger who offered me a ride. Very steep trail, 1,600m elevation drop in first 6km of descent, thereafter...

  • golondrina

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    near Río Piedra, Veraguas (Republic of Panama)
    Distance
    0.99mi
    Elevation +
    472f
    TrailRank
    25
    Photo ofgolondrina

    Short but fairly steep hike to an excellent waterfall. Best waterfall I have seen in Santa Fe, better then Bermejo. Waterfall is on a private property, entrance is 5$ pp, but they do a good job keeping the trail clean an...

  • El Gaital Mirador

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    near Alto de La Mesa, Coclé (ਪਨਾਮਾ)
    Distance
    1.34mi
    Elevation +
    354f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofEl Gaital Mirador Photo ofEl Gaital Mirador Photo ofEl Gaital Mirador

    Lovely easy trail though the cloud forest to a viewpoint overlooking El Valle. Slippery and Rocky in places, but easy to follow. Get local transport from El Valle market..Bus service El Valle - La Mesa takes you straight...

  • near Gamboa, Colón (Republic of Panama)
    Distance
    10.50mi
    Elevation +
    955f
    TrailRank
    87| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofPANAMÁ - Camino Real de Cruces. Desde Gamboa, río Chagres y embarcadero de Cruces, regresando por el Sendero de Plantación Photo ofPANAMÁ - Camino Real de Cruces. Desde Gamboa, río Chagres y embarcadero de Cruces, regresando por el Sendero de Plantación Photo ofPANAMÁ - Camino Real de Cruces. Desde Gamboa, río Chagres y embarcadero de Cruces, regresando por el Sendero de Plantación

    PANAMÁ - Parque Nacional Soberanía. Camino Real de Cruces. Desde Gamboa, río Chagres y embarcadero de Venta de Cruces, donde se encuentran las ruinas de la antigua Venta de Cruces, regresando por el Sendero de Plantación...

    Excelente sendero histórico, y una detallada y completa descripción. Muchas gracias.
    Henry Evans
    Excelente ruta y una explicación de un verdadero profesional. He hecho esa ruta primero el Sendero de Cruces hasta la Ví...
    Ricardo Acosta Nassar
    Muchas gracias Pablo por compartir esta interesante ruta, dando una información tan detallada y con tan estupendas fotos...
    ladylady
  • La India comida

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    near Anton Valley, Coclé (Republic of Panama)
    Distance
    7.59mi
    Elevation +
    1624f
    TrailRank
    24

    Nice and beautiful trail! The trail time includes 2 food stops and finished the trail with a bath in a waterfall pool.

  • Panama El Valle

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    near Los Millonarios, Coclé (Panama)
    Distance
    9.79mi
    Elevation +
    1220f
    TrailRank
    24

    Starting at El Valle follow the road passing the Canopy Tour/Waterfall El Mancho, continue where the road ends keeping the Finca at your right hand, through the meadows back to El Valle. Nice, easy walk!

  • La Unión - Gamboa

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    near La Unión, Panamá (Republic of Panama)
    Distance
    9.84mi
    Elevation +
    1076f
    TrailRank
    23

    La Unión - Gamboa Not difficult per se but long trail. We used the boat at Venta de cruces to get back to the Gamboa bridge by calling the guide. This makes the trail one way and is much more pleasant. Expect to f...

  • near Gamboa, Colón (Republic of Panama)
    Distance
    14.62mi
    Elevation +
    1381f
    TrailRank
    86| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofSendero Camino Real de Cruces: Gamboa - Venta de Cruces - Av. Madden - Vía Centenario Photo ofSendero Camino Real de Cruces: Gamboa - Venta de Cruces - Av. Madden - Vía Centenario Photo ofSendero Camino Real de Cruces: Gamboa - Venta de Cruces - Av. Madden - Vía Centenario

    Caminata por el Sendero del Camino Real de Cruces: 23.53 Kms. a) De la Rampa de Gamboa (embarcadero) al “Palo de Mango”: 2.0 Kms. En el embarcadero se toma la lancha para trasladarse al inicio del sendero a unos 2.5 ...

    Big thanks to Ricardo Acosta Nassar for logging this trail. It hewed very closely to the current path. This was a specta...
    Chris Bergaust
    Un magnífico recorrido, y estupenda grabación del track. Mil gracias. Estas dos etapas del Camino Real de Cruces resul...
    Pablo de Gárate
  • Panama City, PARK METROPOL

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    near Curundú, Panamá (Panama)
    Distance
    3.26mi
    Elevation +
    594f
    TrailRank
    23

    Nice walk in the rainforest Park Metropol in the heart of Panama City. The 3 trails within the park are well marked. Look for monkey, sloth, birds and the spectacular views of the city skyline.

  • Las fuentes cascada

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    near Las Tinajas, Panamá Oeste (ਪਨਾਮਾ)
    Distance
    4.06mi
    Elevation +
    774f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofLas fuentes cascada Photo ofLas fuentes cascada Photo ofLas fuentes cascada

    From the starting point we drove in a pick up to the trailhead.From there it is a short walk first through pasture and then entering the forest.

  • Gamboa Pipeline Road

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    near Gamboa, Colón (ਪਨਾਮਾ)
    Distance
    10.51mi
    Elevation +
    922f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofGamboa Pipeline Road Photo ofGamboa Pipeline Road Photo ofGamboa Pipeline Road

    Dropped off at the start of the Pipeline Road, hiked out about 8km with plenty of stops to see monkeys, birds and butterflies. Apart from a few large puddles, all very fun and easy.

  • near Summit Park, Panamá (Republic of Panama)
    Distance
    1.46mi
    Elevation +
    10f
    TrailRank
    22
    Photo ofespíritu del Bosque at Soberania Park Headquarter Photo ofespíritu del Bosque at Soberania Park Headquarter

    Easy to moderate, nice one hour hike. This hike starts at the Soberania Park Headquarters and is very well maintained and easy to follow. It doesn't have the wildlife as you see at the Pipeline Road, but it's more a fore...

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