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Waterfalls, pools and hot springs

Chorro El Macho, with trail, pool and zipline run by one operator; the Chorro Las Mozas pools on the Antón River; Pozo Azul, about 25 km away; and the hot springs at the foot of Cara Iguana. In heavy rain the rivers rise quickly.

5 places

  1. 1

    NatureOpen

    Chorro El Macho waterfall

    Road to La Mesa and Río Indio, north of town.3 km from the centre

    Entry
    Short trail US$3
    Hours
    8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
    Booking
    Not stated

    Waterfall of about 35 m in a private cloud-forest reserve. A short trail with hanging bridges leads to the viewpoint; the same operator runs a natural pool and the zipline.

    Source: Sendero Chorro El Macho corto – Canopy Adventure · 2026 · +4

    Practical details and sources
    Entry
    Prices published by the operator (checked October 2026): short trail US$3; natural pool US$5; pool and trail combo US$6.50; guided long trail US$20. Visit Panamá (2026) quotes "from US$5 to US$65" when the zipline is included.
    Hours
    Daily, 8:00 to 17:00, per the Chorro El Macho hours the operator publishes (checked October 2026); these are not its office hours.
    Booking
    Booking and payment online on the operator's site. Fully closed sports shoes are required on the trails.
    Time needed
    Short loop trail: under an hour. Guided long trail: about 3 km and 2 hours, passing behind the falls and ending by the pool.

    Nearby: Zipline over Chorro El Macho (0.1 km) · Piedra Pintada petroglyphs (1.7 km) · Cerro Gaital Natural Monument (1.9 km)

    Sources: Sendero Chorro El Macho corto – Canopy Adventure · Sendero Chorro El Macho largo – Canopy Adventure · Tienda – Canopy Adventure · Senderismo en Panamá: senderos de la Riviera Pacífica – Visit Panamá (ATP) · Políticas y horarios – Canopy Adventure (Chorro El Macho)

  2. 2

    AdventureOpen

    Zipline over Chorro El Macho

    Same entrance as Chorro El Macho, La Mesa road.2.9 km from the centre

    Entry
    Full zipline US$65
    Hours
    Not stated
    Booking
    Not stated

    Four-cable zipline through cloud forest that crosses twice over Chorro El Macho. A short single-line option crosses the Río Amarillo creek.

    Source: Canopy Zip-Line – Canopy Adventure · 2026 · +2

    Practical details and sources
    Entry
    Full zipline US$65 per person; single-line sample US$20 (operator, 2026, ITBMS included).
    Booking
    Book online. Minimum age 6 and maximum weight 100 kg; not suitable during pregnancy or with heart conditions. If the operator cancels for weather, it offers a refund or a new date.
    Time needed
    Full tour: 2–3 hours, including about 20 minutes of uphill walking to the first platform. Sample: about 30 minutes.

    Tip: Glass bottles, coolers and speakers are not allowed; shoes and shirt are required.

    Nearby: Chorro El Macho waterfall (0.1 km) · Piedra Pintada petroglyphs (1.7 km) · Cerro Gaital Natural Monument (1.7 km)

    Sources: Canopy Zip-Line – Canopy Adventure · Políticas de cancelación – Canopy Adventure · Valle de Antón itinerary – Visit Panamá (ATP)

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  3. 3

    WaterOpen

    Chorro Las Mozas

    South-west of town, below the road to Cerro La Cruz.2.3 km from the centre

    Entry
    Not confirmed
    Hours
    Not stated
    Booking
    Not stated

    A series of falls and natural pools on the Antón River, where the valley's rivers meet. It is a local bathing spot with swimming areas a few minutes from the entrance.

    Source: Valle de Antón itinerary – Visit Panamá (ATP) · 2026 · +3

    Practical details and sources
    Entry
    Cash admission. Not confirmed by an official source at the time of review; local guides quote US$1 per adult.

    Tip: The rocks are slippery and there are hidden stones and caves under the water. In the rainy season the path to the farthest pool almost disappears and the river can rise suddenly: get out of the water if it rains or thunders.

    Nearby: Cerro La Cruz viewpoint (0.7 km) · Cerro Cara Iguana (1.3 km) · El Valle hot springs (1.4 km)

    Sources: Valle de Antón itinerary – Visit Panamá (ATP) · What to do – El Valle de Antón (guía local) · La India Dormida Trail – Ven al Valle · Las Mozas Waterfall and its Legend – Recorriendo Panamá

  4. 4

    WaterOpen

    Pozo Azul waterfall (Las Pailas)

    Pozo Azul community, Chiguirí Arriba (Penonomé district).9.6 km from the centre

    Entry
    $2
    Hours
    Not stated
    Booking
    Not stated

    Clear blue pool with a small waterfall, maintained by residents of the Pozo Azul community. It lies outside the crater, about 25 km from El Valle.

    Source: Senderismo en Panamá: senderos de la Riviera Pacífica – Visit Panamá (ATP) · 2026 · +1

    Practical details and sources
    Entry
    Visit Panamá (2026) gives about US$2; a local directory (Ven al Valle, checked Oct 2026) quotes B/.1. Paid to the residents who run the site.
    Booking
    Limit of up to 80 visitors a day (Visit Panamá, 2026). Ven al Valle recommends going with an operator because of poor signage and road conditions.
    Time needed
    About 200 m, easy (Visit Panamá, 2026); from the parking area you walk down concrete steps.

    Tip: Avoid rainy days because of the road and rising rivers; January to March is the best time. Wear closed shoes and bring a change of clothes.

    Nearby: La India Dormida trail (6.9 km) · Piedra Pintada petroglyphs (7.2 km) · Chorro El Macho waterfall (7.4 km)

    Sources: Senderismo en Panamá: senderos de la Riviera Pacífica – Visit Panamá (ATP) · Pozo Azul Waterfall – Ven al Valle

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  5. 5

    WellnessOpen

    El Valle hot springs

    South of town, at the foot of Cerro Cara Iguana.0.9 km from the centre

    Entry
    Not confirmed
    Hours
    8:00 to 17:00
    Booking
    Not stated

    Small pools of warm mineral water on the slopes of Cerro Cara Iguana. Admission includes mud to apply to your face and neck before bathing.

    Source: Valle de Antón itinerary – Visit Panamá (ATP) · 2026 · +4

    Practical details and sources
    Entry
    Not confirmed by an official source at the time of review. Guides disagree: US$5 (PanamaSpot, June 2026), US$3 adults and US$1 children 6–12 (local guide el-valle-panama.com, checked October 2026) and US$4 adults (Recorriendo Panamá blog, updated January 2023).
    Hours
    Not confirmed by an official source. The local guide el-valle-panama.com (checked October 2026) lists daily, 8:00 to 17:00, with last entry at 16:30.

    Tip: Bring swimwear, sandals and a towel. It gets crowded on weekend afternoons; weekday mornings are quieter.

    Nearby: Cerro Cara Iguana (0.7 km) · El Valle Museum (Padre José Noto) (0.9 km) · Butterfly Haven (1 km)

    Sources: Valle de Antón itinerary – Visit Panamá (ATP) · El Valle de Anton – Things to do – Visit Panamá (ATP) · What to do – El Valle de Antón (guía local) · 33 Things to Do in El Valle de Antón (2026) – PanamaSpot · Relaxing Experience in Hot Springs – Recorriendo Panamá

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