La India Dormida Hike, also known as “The Sleeping Indian” hike, is a must-do activity for anyone visiting Panama. This unique hike offers a challenging yet rewarding experience with breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and surrounding mountains. The trailhead is located near the small town of El Valle, which is known for its beautiful …
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The hike from Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo is the most famous hike on the island of Madeira in Portugal. This tunnel route leads hikers along narrow pathways, up and down ominous staircases, and through dark tunnel chambers. It is an adrenaline-filled test of endurance with steep inclines, causing some serious quad and calf …
Cerro Gaital, also known as Gaital Hill, is a must-visit destination for anyone looking for an exhilarating hike in Panama. With its lush tropical forests and diverse wildlife, this hike is perfect for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike. The hike itself is relatively challenging, but the rewards are well worth the effort. The peak …
My first hike in Cocle was a short, sweet, and eventually very wet trek to the summit of Cerra Cara Iguana. El Valle de Anton is actually a giant volcanic crater. It is said to be the only volcanic crater, which is inhabited. It’s pretty crazy to think that at some stage a key decision-maker decided …
Every mountain in Anton Valley seemed to surround us as we emerged from the jungle to rise above the canopy on a wooden platform. For the last hour, we had trekked up the slipper path and then the stairs that pierced through the dense jungle. We had reached the summit of Cerro La Gaita and …
The Poço das Pulgas waterfall hike is an off-the-beaten-path adventure through the jungle to explore several incredible waterfalls. If you choose, there is an extended route option to the Rocha dos Pombos viewpoint, which looks down over the town of Ponta Delgada. On my hike, I also combined the trek with a visit to Caldeira …
The Caminho Real da Encumeada is an incredible, mountainous trail that leads you along an ancient path with views of Madeira’s highest peaks! I really love this trail because it is one of the King’s Paths, which were commissioned by the King to help link certain parts of the island together. This means the path …
Panama is an awesome country to explore if you love hiking. There are so many day-trip hikes and overnight adventures varying from jungle hikes to mountain treks. I spent 100 days in Panama and hiked my way from the east to the west. My two favorite towns to base if you are a hiking enthusiast …
It was another day another waterfall in what is fast becoming one of my favorite towns, Boquete. A few new friends picked me up from the hostel to head out on a waterfall adventure in Chiriqui. We were exploring the massive Cabello de Angel Waterfall, which translates to the hair of the angel. CABELLO DE …
Trekking to the top of Volcan Baru is easily the most adventurous expedition in the Boquete region. Most trekkers walk through the night to reach the summit at sunrise. If the weather is good you will be above the clouds with incredible views. VOLCAN BARU TOUR It is possible to hike Volcan Baru independently but …
After more than a week in the town of Boquete I had visited many waterfalls but none so far had a sizeable cliff jump. That all changed when I paid a visit to Joguata Waterfall in Caldera. An 8-meter jump from beside a waterfall into the pool below was enough to get my adrenaline pumping for …
The hike on Vereda do Monte Trigo takes you up through the dense forest of Sao Vicente to several incredible rocky viewpoints overlooking the valley. Expect some scrambling and bouldering on this trail with the assistance of chains and ropes throughout the track. We had incredible conditions with fast-moving clouds floating through the valley while …