Boquete is the perfect destination for lovers of the mountains. Within a short distance from the main town, there are more than ten great hikes in Boquete ranging in distance, and difficulty. Lots of the hikes have waterfalls and they all have great wildlife. Boquete really is one of the top destinations in Panama for …

Vereda Dos Balcões is the perfect trail for a small adventure with incredible views of the biggest peaks on Madeira. With a small 1.5-kilometer walk to and from the viewpoint, this is a hike great for families and those looking for an outstanding scenic spot without needing to trek for hours. The path leads you …

Santa Fe is a beautiful little town, nestled in the towering mountains of Veraguas. Almost exactly in the center of Panama, Santa Fe is one of the adventure hotspots for hikers and waterfall enthusiasts. I stayed in Santa Fe for ten days and went on a hike or visited a waterfall every single day. From …

El Pianista Trail fast became my favorite jungle adventure in Boquete with its narrow canyon-esque path. The trail is just 4km out of Boquete town and is a 3-4 hour out-and-back trail with more than 2000 feet of elevation. The trail leads you into a cloud forest, which essentially means at least half of the trail is …

Cerro Chame is a collection of ridges and rolling hills overlooking the region of Chame. The hike takes just over an hour until you reach the cross at the summit, although you can continue on much further along the ridges, which makes it a much longer hike. CERRO CHAME LOCATION In the Chame district, there …

At 8 pm, Edgar our leader rounded up the troops at Hostal La Qhia. We had signed up for the nature trail night adventure but we didn’t quite know what we were in for. Edgar emerged from the lobby with his headtorch on and safari clothes. He looked ready to survive for a week in the …

The Water’s Kiss waterfall hike takes you on a wild journey through the region of Rabaçal as you cross the four main streams that run into the larger river, Riberia da Janela. This 10-kilometer hike takes a number of common paths but often detours onto some wild, rarely touched routes across streams and up steep …

Seixal Beach on Madeira Island is a stunning stretch of black sand with an incredible mountain backdrop featuring ridges and waterfalls overlooking the beach! I visited this beach multiple times during my stay on the island and discovered it was one of the best sunrise spots on Madeira. It also has soft black sand, which …

The Seixal Natural Pools on Madeira Island are an incredible collection of volcanic, lava-rock tidal pools, perfect for swimming and exploring. With giant rock arches, giant caves and lots of rock pools to discover, this free attraction is one of the top things to do on the island. WHERE ARE THE SEIXAL NATURAL POOLS The …

The Pipeline Trail is another great hike in the Bajo Mono region just outside of Boquete Town. Walk alongside a river through the jungle until you reach a massive yet slow-descending cascade at the end of the trail. On the way, you will discover a thousand-year-old trail and some unique wildlife. The trail takes about …

Without a doubt, Madeira is one of the best island destinations in the world. Its dramatic coastline, black sand beaches, and crystal clear waters lure travelers far and wide. And while the mountain trails and levada walks are also stunning, seeing the island from the sea is an unparalleled experience. I based in Madeira for …

The Lost Waterfalls hike is one of the most stunning jungle trails in the world. Through the luscious jungle, we trekked over muddy paths, and we slipped and stumbled. From one patch of wildflowers to the next we discovered. Until we reached three, breathtakingly powerful and mind-blowingly beautiful waterfalls. The Lost Waterfall Trail Hike is …