subject: Panama Birds, Panama Vacation, Panama Tour Panama Travel [print this page] A mere two hour trek links Panama City to Anton Valley. The Valley is located within an inactive volcano crater where you can take in cool weather and light rain every month of the year.
Much trekking is done in this gorgeous and lush spot. Trekking involves traveling over long distances on foot and benefitting from nature in all its forms. Other than trekking, there are a lot of other activities and sights you can benefit from while you visit The Valley. These may include: El Nispero Zoo, hot springs, the Crafts and Souvenirs Market, The Valley Museum, La Pintada Petroglyphs, Las Mozas and El Macho trickles, and archeology sites. There are also a number of festivals and cultural celebrations to enjoy: the Cristo de Esquipulas celebration, the Corpus Christi, national parties and the Torito Guapo Festival.
El Gaital Peak, set 3,000 meters above sea level, is another great location to visit. Its broad collection of animals and plants within 335 hectares of protected territory make it a unique destination within The Valley. It is also home to The National Wildlife Authority's (ANAM) headquarters.
One of the most mystifying locations in the entire Anton Valley is La India Dormida. You'll find La India Dormida where the hills of The Valley outline the figure of a young Indian woman that, according to local stories, fell wildly in love with a visiting Spaniard and wept over her great misfortune until the very Earth took her as its own. Other stories suggest that the Sun turned her into part of the hill to save her from a love that was not returned by a cocky Indian fighter of her tribe.
Getting to The Anton Valley
Travel down the Interamerican Highway until you reach El Higo of Anton. Then turn right until you reach The Valley. The journey might take 2 hours.
Weather Conditions in The Anton Valley
You can look forward to tropical humidity and rainfall with temperatures around 70F on any given day.
Gear for The Anton Valley
Bring adequate amounts of bug repellent. Wear sturdy jeans, hiking boots or sneakers to assist you in traversing the landscape. Bring along a hat and lightweight coat to shield yourself from both sun and rain.
