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The Top 15 Natural Monuments in Panama

Panama’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 15

beautiful natural monuments in Panama. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: October 31, 2025

Volcán Barú Summit

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Volcán Barú is an active stratovolcano and the tallest mountain in Panama, at 3,474 metres (11,398 ft) high. It lies about 35 kilometer (22 miles) off the border of Costa …

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Cenizo (Ulmus Mexicana) – The 1,000-Year-Old Tree

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An impressive experience! In about two hours, with breaks to marvel and take photos, you hike from almost 1,600 meters to over 1,800 meters in altitude to admire this 1000-year-old …

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Third Waterfall, Parque Internacional La Amistad

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You will meet this wonderful, wild waterfall at the very end of the trail. You need a bit of climbing and surefootedness - especially when it's raining - to get here. Then an amazing natural spectacle awaits you!

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Engravings

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In the middle of the jungle you will find historical traces of the region's indigenous population. So-called petroglyphs, i.e. images carved or scratched into stone, decorate the rocks here. A very special feeling to see such traces.

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Waterfall at the End of Pipeline Trail

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At the very end of the Pipeline Trail, this majestic view awaits you. Depending on the weather, more or less water falls down. Follow the course of the river bed …

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Waterfall and natural pool

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It is always worthwhile to have bathing suits with you on a hike. But this spot is also just perfect for putting your feet in the water for a bit.

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First waterfall

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Not directly on the water, but a little higher you stand on the viewing platform and can watch the first waterfall as it rushes down. On the platform you will …

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El Gaital Trail

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At this point you enter the El Gaital Trail. Jungle dwellers and an extraordinary flora await you on the way.

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Start of The Lost Waterfalls Trail

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You can reach the idyllic starting point of the Lost Waterfalls Trail by bus or rental car. From there follow the path to a small bridge over the river.

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Breathtaking view

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With sure footing you overcome the last few meters to get to the small rocky plateau on the Cerro La Piedra de Lino. Just take a moment there to enjoy the mega views of Boquete and the surrounding countryside.

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The Top 15 Natural Monuments in Panama

Volcán Barú Summit

Cenizo (Ulmus Mexicana) – The 1,000-Year-Old Tree

Third Waterfall, Parque Internacional La Amistad

Engravings

Waterfall at the End of Pipeline Trail

Waterfall and natural pool

First waterfall

El Gaital Trail

Start of The Lost Waterfalls Trail

Breathtaking view

Other adventures in Panama

Most popular routes in Panama

Most popular attractions in Panama

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