- Location: Cocle, Panama
Panama is an amazing country. Its uniqueness lies in the fact that there is a strong sense of harmony between scientific and technological progress and wildlife. Huge megacities are buried in the greenery of the rainforest. Occupying the territory of a thin isthmus between the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean, Panama is able to amaze and admire. And if you choose where to go first, while in this country, pay your attention to the El Vaie de Anton reserve.
More about El Vaillage
First of all, it should be noted that El Vaie is also a settlement. No, not a huge metropolis, but rather a cozy village, which provides all the needs of tourists. There is also a small zoo, famous for the fact that its employees select and care for sick and injured animals. Among its inhabitants are rabbits, wolves, tapirs, which cause real delight in children, a lot of wild birds, sheep and even chickens. At the entrance to the zoo you can see a bright and colorful picture - a huge lawn is furnished with a lot of flower pots.
Another interesting place is the market near the reserve. On the shelves of traders you can see things that are produced by local artisans. By the way, on Sunday the creators themselves go out to trade on the market, so in addition to entertaining gizmos you can get an equally entertaining conversation.
The first reserve of the country
Let's now go directly to the virtues and beauties of this protected area.
So, the reserve El Vaie de Anton - a huge lagoon, which is located in the crater of a long-extinct volcano. Its diameter reaches almost 5 km, and rises to 600 m above sea level. This park is valued for its unique ecosystem of wet mountain forests.
Fans of hiking will be delighted - so many uncharted trails! Tourist routes here are sent from one site to another, periodically intersecting. You can see here the amazing waterfalls of Chorro de Las Mosas and Chorro del Macho, inspiring with their beauty. In addition, in the forests of the reserve grow orchids, capable of conquering the heart of every woman. Here you can see national pride - flower Flor del Espiritu Santo.
Be prepared for the abundance of amphibians in the forests of the El Vaie de Anton reserve. By the way, it is worth noting that in Panama, a toad symbolizes prosperity and wealth, so these animals have a special trepidation. Among the green trees of the park you can see rana dorada - a frog that has an entertaining appearance, and is on the verge of extinction.
A separate point in the El Vaie de Anton reserve is thermal springs. Their finding here is entirely logical, because de Anton is a volcano, though extinct. However, it is worth remembering that thermal springs can change their temperature, so your expectations and hopes to luxuriate in hot water can not justify yourself. In addition, there is a healing mud, the composition of which is detailed on the information stand. Even if you can not swim, then the face mask is also a good option for recovery.
In conclusion, it is worth noting that only in the El Vaie de Anton reserve you can meet the square in the section of trees, but for this you will have to bypass a considerable part of the park's territory.
How to get to the El Vaie de Anton reserve?
El Vaie is located 125 km from Panama . The most convenient way to get here on a rented car is via the Carr. Panamericana. The journey takes a bit more than 2 hours.
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