Full-Day Hike to La India Dormida & Visit to the Thermal Baths

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Duration: 8h 30m
Location: Panama, Panama | Panama, Panama


Category: Day Trips & Excursions

Highlights:
Petroglyphs and pre-Columbian carvings at the Piedra Pintada
Fairly strenuous hike to the summit of La India Dormida
Sweeping views from 2,296 feet (700 feet) above sea level
Chance to soak in a natural hot spring's therapeutic waters
Authentic Panamanian lunch & a local handicrafts market

Inclusions:
Guided hike up La India Dormida
Admission fees
Lunch, beverages, and snacks
Roundtrip transportation to and from select Panama beach hotels
Commentary in English, French, German, Spanish, and Italian

Description:

Hike up to the summit of La India Dormida, learning the legend of the Sleeping Indian as you climb, then enjoy a delicious lunch and a take a breaking, restorative soak in the ancient thermal baths at the base of the mountain.

After being picked up at your hotel, begin your tour of the region’s natural and historic wonders with a stop at Piedra Pintada. Here, a massive boulder is adorned with Native American petroglyphs and pre-Columbian carvings that recount the history of El Valle de Anton.

Next, make your way toward the trailhead of La India Dormida and trek through the dense forest as your guide shares the natural history of the area and comments on the flora and fauna that surround you. At the peak, take in the spectacular view from 2,296 feet (700 m) above sea level.

Make your way back down the hillside and refuel with a well-deserved lunch of traditional Panamanian specialties—the region’s dishes reflect the country’s diverse population, with influences from African, Spanish, and Native American cuisine.

After lunch, ease into the steaming thermal baths of a natural hot spring nearby—these therapeutic waters have been used by the locals and indigenous people for centuries. After your tired muscles and sore feet have been soothed, head to the handicrafts market, where you can shop for local wares and artisan goods before returning to Panama beach.