When vacationing in Panama if you are looking for a place surrounded by nature where you can be directly in contact with nature, you can visit Parque Nacional Cerro Hoya (Cerro Hoya National Park).

This park is considered an ecologic jewel and is located between the provinces of Veraguas and Los Santos. It extends 32,557 hectares and it is the home of many species, even some that are endangered.

Parque Nacional Cerro Hoya is a protected marina but more importantly it protects animals that inhabit the park such as: jaguars, howler monkeys, deer, and birds like the parakeet and the red macaw.

How to get there

There are two ways to get to this ecologic paradise; the first is through Los Santos and then traveling to Cambutal where you will find a boat that will transport you to the park. The boat ride costs 6 balboas (balboa is at par with the US dollar) per person. The second rout to Cerro Hoya is through Veraguas; if you choose this second rout you must come by a 4x4 vehicle due to the conditions of the road.

You will find plenty of adventure in this park. If you wish to go camping here remember to bring the basics. In Cerro Hoya you will find  rivers, waterfalls, mountains and other adventures in this charming place.

What to bring to Cerro Hoya

When you travel to this park is: a good camping tent, light food, comfortable clothes, insect repellent, first aid supplies, sun block, and bottled water; and you will have an excellent day in this ecologic paradise.

When you come to Parque Nacional Cerro Hoya you will be able to appreciate breathtaking landscapes that are characterized by medlar trees, bitter wood, mahogany, spiny cedar, madrones, wild cashew, oak, panama tree, “macano” tree, panama redwood, corotu, strangler fig, Birchwood, guaiacum, cocobolo hardwood, calabash trees, among other species you can admire. Do not miss the opportunity to visit this magical place in Panama.