Chorro El Macho waterfall
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El Valle with
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The short Chorro El Macho trail with hanging bridges, the Square Trees, the butterfly house, the zoo and the hot springs are all short, easy stops. The zipline requires a minimum age of 6
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- See the full card: Chorro El Macho waterfall
- See the full card: Square Trees trail
2Square Trees trail
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- See the full card: Butterfly Haven
3Butterfly Haven
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- See the full card: El Níspero zoo and plant nursery
El Níspero zoo and plant nursery
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- See the full card: El Valle hot springs
5El Valle hot springs
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Crater hills and the Caldera Route
The Caldera Route, about 30 km according to Visit Panamá, links four hills around the crater: La India Dormida, Cara Iguana, Macano–La Silla and Gaital. Cerro Gaital is a MiAmbiente protected area with an entry fee; the other sections follow rustic trails with river crossings and ridges without railings.
Waterfalls, pools and hot springs
Chorro El Macho has a trail, pool and zipline run by one operator. The Chorro Las Mozas pools are on the Antón River, Pozo Azul is about 25 km away and the hot springs are at the foot of Cara Iguana. In heavy rain the rivers rise quickly.
Golden frogs, orchids and wildlife
The EVACC Foundation sanctuary is where golden frogs can be seen in El Valle, in captivity. The Square Trees trail is next door; in town are the APROVACA orchid centre and the butterfly house.
Market, museums and petroglyphs
The market sells crafts and local produce. You can also visit the museum next to San José church (Thursday to Sunday), the Victoriano Lorenzo Museum and the pre-Columbian carvings of Piedra Pintada.