subject: New Visitpanama.com Is Country Of Panama's Offiicial Site For Tourism [print this page] A quick two hour trek takes you from Panama City to Anton Valley. The Valley is located inside an inactive volcano where you can take in the cool weather and limited precipitation every month of the year.
A lot of trekking is done in this scenic place that is rich with vegetation. Trekking means traversing long distances by foot while enjoying nature in all its forms. Apart from trekking, there are countless other activities and sights you can benefit from when you stop at The Valley. These can 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 several festivals and cultural celebrations to enjoy: the Cristo de Esquipulas celebration, the Corpus Christi, national parties and the Torito Guapo Festival.
There is also El Gaital Peak. It is the habitat of an extensive assortment of animals and plants all within 335 hectares of protected land situated 3,000 meters above sea level. The National Wildlife Authority's (ANAM) facilities are based here.
One of the most enigmatic sites Anton Valley holds is La India Dormida. The hills of the Anton Valley outline the silhouette of a youthful Indian lady. Based on native stories, this lady fell intensely in love with a Spanish man and wept her misfortune until the surrounding environment 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 wasn't returned by a haughty Indian fighter from her tribe.
Finding the Valley -
Departing from Panama City, you can take the Interamerican Highway all the way to El Higo of Anton. When there, you will go right until you reach The Valley. You could spend approximately 2 hours on the journey.
The Climate -
You can look forward to tropical humidity and some showers with a typical temperature of about 70F.
What to Bring -
Take ample amounts of bug repellent. Wear sturdy jeans, sneakers or boots to make it easier for you to navigate the terrain. Carry along a cap and light coat to shield yourself from both sun and precipitation
