Simple Good trek, lovely views from Mirador. Tons of orchids, insects, butterflies, exotic plants, unspoilt and nice. Remember to take a good camera!

Be prepared to be rained on regardless of how clear the sky is when you start. The weather can change very quickly.

Took a taxi to the start of the trail for 5 dollars and walked the short forest trail. Not difficult, and a nice view from the mirador. Takes about an hour, then you can hike back to town in about an hour and a half with birdwatching en route. The pool near el macho is a nice place to stop... More

Yes, it is a challenge walking down the right side of the trail, but I don't know if it would be so much easier to hike up the right and down the left; watch for the lookout at the top - the signage is a bit hard to spot and the trail to the lookout is overgrown. We walked up... More

We didn't know about the entrance by El Macho unfortunately and started on the trail behind the Los Mandarinos. After about 10 minutes, it was so overgrown that we decided to turn back. It was really beautiful, and we were very disappointed, but we went to the "La Piedra Pintada trail and hiked up to the La India Dormida (Sleeping... More

The hike should be done the opposite way of what the map on the ANAM hut suggests. It would be awful to descend the step step/rock combo that is all wet. Even though when we go to the top it was cloud covered and we could not see both coasts it was a great hike. Drive past El Macho falls... More

Cerro Gaital really offers you some splendid views on the Panamian rainforest. The views are overwhelming and if you have the eye for it, you will see nature revealed. If you start your journey, you will see the ANAM house at the left of the entrance. At the time we were visiting the area there was nobody there. First of... More

Incredible views over the whole Valle, recommendable