Best trails in Altos De Campana National Park

Follow in the footsteps of the conquistadors at Camino de Cruces National Park, just outside Panama City. This trail takes you along a section of the historic Camino Real de Cruces, the 16th century colonial cobblestone route used to transport gold and silver from the Pacific to the Chagres River. It is a vital biological corridor where you can see monkeys (marmosets and howler monkeys), sloths and ñeques (agoutis) among the tropical vegetation. Remember to register at the park's MiAmbiente...

Climb Panama's first National Park and discover why it is a legend. The Panama Trail offers you, without a doubt, one of the most spectacular views in the entire country. From its natural viewpoints, the Bay of Chame and its immense mangroves unfold before your eyes like a living map, merging with the infinite blue of the Pacific Ocean. It's a hike that transports you: in a matter of minutes, you go from the heat of the road to the fresh, pure mountain air. The trail winds through...

The trail to Cerro Trinidad is an adventure that will take you into the heart of Panama's first national park, Altos de Campana. The trail, surrounded by lush jungle, will amaze you with its beautiful orchids and bromeliads. If you pay attention, you might hear the song of an orange-bellied trogon or even catch a glimpse of a white-faced hummingbird. This is a trail that requires preparation. The terrain can be very technical and slippery, especially on the descent, so it is essential to...

The Altos de Campana National Park and Biological Reserve, established in 1966 as Panama’s first national park, protects a volcanic landscape with stunning views of Chame Bay. This circular trail winds through dense rainforests dominated by the Podocarpus tree—the country’s only native conifer—alongside orchids and giant ferns. Because the trail is heavily overgrown with vegetation, it is recommended to bring tools to clear away the thickets and brambles that encroach on the path. For a...