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El Valle de Antón: Explore Panama's Volcanic Crater
4.7
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El Valle de Antón
Explore El Valle de Antón’s volcanic crater, hike mountains, relax in hot springs, and discover waterfalls, butterflies, and exotic wildlife. Perfect Panama adventure.
Explore El Valle de Antón’s volcanic crater, hike mountains, relax in hot springs, and discover waterfalls, butterflies, and exotic wildlife. Perfect Panama adventure.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- El Valle de Anton - Embark on a scenic one-and-a-half-hour journey from Panama City to Anton Valley via the Pan American highway. Upon arrival, unwind at the thermal springs. Next, visit the Chorro El Macho waterfall, the area’s largest, nestled in nature. Continue to the Nispero Zoo to observe various native animals, including jaguars, monkeys,…
- El Valle de Anton - Embark on a scenic one-and-a-half-hour journey from Panama City to Anton Valley via the Pan American highway. Upon arrival, unwind at the thermal springs. Next, visit the Chorro El Macho waterfall, the area’s largest, nestled in nature. Continue to the Nispero Zoo to observe various native animals, including jaguars, monkeys, sloths, birds, numerous butterfly species in the butterfly garden, and the unique golden frog. Explore the Panamanian rainforest’s flora and fauna on a trail, then shop at the Indigenous market. Conclude your adventure with a delightful local meal at a nearby restaurant.
- Aguas Termales At El Valle Resort - Experience the ultimate relaxation and rejuvenation for both body and mind at the thermal springs of El Valle de Antón.
- El Chorro Macho - Discover the renowned 35-meter-high Chorro El Macho waterfall in the El Valle region. Below the falls lies a natural swimming pool encircled by rainforest. This majestic waterfall offers stunning photo opportunities.
- Butterfly Haven - At the butterfly farm, gain insight into the diverse butterfly species inhabiting El Valle. Following an informative talk, explore their habitat and stroll among hundreds of butterflies.
- Sunday Market - This market offers fresh vegetables, fruits, plants, and handcrafted items, all created by local indigenous artisans.
- El Serpentario - This sanctuary rescues animals such as snakes, caimans, turtles, iguanas, and various reptiles. Learn more about them with the guidance of local experts.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- Admission fees
- Admission fees
- Admission fees
- Admission fees
- Admission fees
- Admission fees
- Admission fees
- Admission fees
Additional Information
El Valle de Antón is uniquely situated within the crater of an extinct volcano, holding the world record for the largest inhabited volcanic crater. This area is ideal for hiking and is a fantastic destination for exploring the mountains during a visit to Panama. Visitors can unwind at the Pozos Termales (hot springs) after a day of hiking. El Macho…
El Valle de Antón is uniquely situated within the crater of an extinct volcano, holding the world record for the largest inhabited volcanic crater. This area is ideal for hiking and is a fantastic destination for exploring the mountains during a visit to Panama. Visitors can unwind at the Pozos Termales (hot springs) after a day of hiking. El Macho waterfall is a stunning cascade set in a beautiful natural environment. In the heart of El Valle de Antón, there is a quaint butterfly garden where guests can admire up to 16 different species of vibrant butterflies. El Valle is well-known in the region for its Sunday Market, a vibrant and lively event that attracts vendors, many of whom are local Indigenous people from the surrounding area, offering traditional clothing, handicrafts, baskets, ceramics, vegetables, orchids, food items, and more.
Location
Café Unido El Valle
Av principal
The guide assigned to your experience is gonna meet you there with a sign with your name on it
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(22 Ratings)
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Sylvie
Jan 22, 2026
Excellent visit to Valle de Anton. - Aura was a great guide. She adjusted the time of the tour to accommodate us. She asked us exactly what our priorities were and what we wanted to see. She coordinated the times perfectly so that we did not have to deal with crowded bus tours. She also arranged a special visit at the zoo which made my day/year/bucket list. She even took great photos along the way and shared them with us. She’s also a great driver. Thanks so much Aura.
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Y2136incintiac
Jan 6, 2026
Super recommend! - I had Ricky as a guide and he was outstanding! Super attentive, very clear and predisposed to all my consultations. The Valley is a place we definitely have to go sometime in our lives. Enjoy nature, climb sleeping India and end up in the baths to relax after such a wonder. The village is very beautiful! Worth it!!!!
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Tanyap774
Dec 28, 2025
Awesome! - Aura is amazing! She went out of her way to make our day special. Very accommodating and catered to our every whim! We saw sloths , a waterfall, the market , ziplining and all the beautiful scenery. I cannot say enough great things about her!
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291marleenl
Nov 18, 2025
Great Sightseeing Tour of El Valle - The private tour was really great. Our tour guide Eduardo gave us a full experience of el Valle de Antón. He did a really good job at explaining everything and showing us around. We can only recommend booking this tour.
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Sherienek2022
Nov 14, 2025
Fantastic tour of Valle de Anton! - This tour to El Valle was amazing, Aura was a fantastic tour guide. Her english was excellent and she's very knowledgeable. We loved everything,the butterfly enclosure, the hike in the mountains and the swim in the natural pool.
Our paella lunch was absolutely delicious and they served the biggest tequila shots we have ever seen. I would highly recommend.
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Navigator621170
Oct 29, 2025
Journey to the caldera - What an interesting, fun & enjoyable experience with our wonderful guide Charlie. We loved seeing the beautiful sights, learning about the local history & felt well cared for during our day long outing.
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Dennishj7859et
Sep 27, 2025
waterfall and hot springs - Heavenly is amazing. Such a nice and genuine person. The tour was amazing. Very relaxing. The parks, sites, and food amazing. Would highly recommend. And will rebook with her when we return. 10/10!
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Jessica_d
Sep 17, 2025
We had a great time!... - We had a great time! Charles knows his stuff and has a good sense of humor. Would definitely do again!
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Hwidlus
Jan 13, 2026
70 Year olds Climbing the Mountain - First off, our tour guide was GREAT. It was a private tour -- only our family. Unexpectedly, we were given a choice of those places on the tour description that we wanted to go to. It dawned on me that was why the entry fees to the various places were not included. We did the hike (haha, it was a climb) up the mountain - our 27 yo daughter who is an experienced hiker and rock climber went like a mountain goat. Her 70 yo parents found it a bit more diffficult, although we are both in pretty good shape and made it up. We also went to the Butterfly Haven, which was low key and nice. The only part of the tour that was disappointing was the Thermal Hot Springs. They weren't hot, there were mainly kids in them, and they didn't seem very clean. Personally, I'd skip that activity. It was a long but satisfying day.
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Dori_k
Jan 4, 2026
Great trip to El Valle with Billy - Billy, our guide from Embera Tours, was wonderful. Jovial, timely, and gracious with our family. His English was great and he knew so much about Panama. He let us determine the agenda of the trip, and we chose to visit the Serpentario, the Butterfly Haven, lunch at a sit down restaurant, and then the Nispero Zoo. It was ~2 hrs drive from Panama City to El Valle and 2.5 hrs back. There is no way to fit in all the items included on the sample itinerary, including hikes to waterfalls, hot springs, zip lines, etc. ALSO in the 3.5 hrs that isn't driving time. So while it says 8 hrs, participants should account for the driving time and adjust expectations accordingly. Billy was a great guide and we recommend him highly.
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