Overview
El Valle de Antón sits inside a volcanic caldera in Cocle province, offering cool mountain air at 2,000 feet elevation. The town is renowned for its biodiversity, with nearby Cerro Gaital National Monument providing habitat for 10,000 plant species, 1,500 trees, 1,000 birds, 220 mammals, and 354 amphibian and reptile species.
Budget Travel · Day Trips · Museums · Nature · Trekking
Before you go
Accommodation
Budget options start around $15 for camping; mid-range hotels run $65-150. All accommodations are described as spartan.
Connectivity
Internet is limited in this interior village. The Golden Frog Inn offers WiFi for guests.
Food
Local Panamanian food is cheap but expect long waits. Stick with braised chicken or fish. The bakery makes decent sandwiches.
Money
Prices in the article are quoted in USD. ATM access may be limited; carry cash for local restaurants and markets.
Safety
El Valle is a quiet, safe village. Neighborhood bars can get noisy on weekend holidays.
Transport
Buses run from 04:00 to 20:00 between El Valle and Panama City's Albrook terminal. Flag down buses along the main road.