Antón District

A volcanic crater valley in central Panama with a cool climate, popular for waterfalls, hot springs, hiking, and weekend markets.

Antón District is located in the Coclé Province of Panama. El Valle de Antón in the north is situated inside an ancient volcanic crater. With its high altitude and cool climate, it is a favorite summer retreat for residents of Panama City. India Dormida (Sleeping Indian) and Cara Iguana are popular hiking routes, and the Cerro Gaital Nature Reserve offers cloud forest exploration. El Macho Waterfall, Las Mozas Waterfall, and Piedra Pintada can be visited along the way, while thermal mud baths, the square trees, and the APROVACA Orchid Conservation Center are highly unique. El Níspero Zoo focuses on amphibian conservation, and the weekend El Valle Market is great for buying handicrafts and agricultural products. The dry season from December to April is the best time to visit. Access is by bus or car from Panama City via the Pan-American Highway.

Destinations

• El Valle de Antón

Itineraries

• Self-Drive Panama: Canal Rainforest, El Valle to Pedasi – A Pacific self-drive route from the canal rainforest to a volcanic crater town, then south to the coast of the Azuero P…