# Things to see in El Valle de Antón (Panama): 7 places and when to go

> El Valle de Antón is a town in Panama, and this site lists 7 places in and around it, mainly Nature (5), Mountains (3), Wildlife (2). The best known are El Valle, Cerro Caracoral and Cerro Gaital. The best time to come is December to March; also possible: April to August and November. There are about 12 h 30 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/panama/el-valle-de-anton/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-08
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** Panama · 8.6124, -80.1262
- **Places:** 7 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/panama/naturaleza/) (5) · [Mountains](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/panama/montana/) (3) · [Wildlife](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/panama/fauna/) (2) · With kids (1) · [Museums and art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/panama/museos/) (1)
- **Best time:** December to March.
- **Also possible:** April to August and November.
- **Nearest airport:** PTY Tocumen, 96 km as the crow flies
- **Highest point:** El Valle, at 1,185 m.

## What to see in El Valle de Antón

The places in and around El Valle de Antón, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [El Valle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/panama/el-valle/): Nature · 893 m
- [Cerro Caracoral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/panama/cerro-caracoral/): Mountain in Panama · 1.8 km
- [Cerro Gaital](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/panama/cerro-gaital/): Summit · 1.4 km
- [Cerro Pajita](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/panama/cerro-pajita/): Mountain in Panama · 1.4 km
- [El Nispero Zoo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/panama/el-nispero-zoo/): With kids · Wildlife · 1 m
- [Monumento Natural Cerro Gaital](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/panama/monumento-natural-cerro-gaital/): Protected area · 1.9 km
- [Serpentario](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/panama/serpentario/): Museum · 1.7 km

## When to go to El Valle de Antón

The best time to visit El Valle de Antón is **December to March**; also possible: April to August and November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Best time | 11 h 33 |
| February | Best time | 11 h 44 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 57 |
| April | Possible | 12 h 12 |
| May | Possible | 12 h 24 |
| June | Possible | 12 h 30 |
| July | Possible | 12 h 27 |
| August | Possible | 12 h 17 |
| September | Better not | 12 h 03 |
| October | Better not | 11 h 48 |
| November | Possible | 11 h 36 |
| December | Best time | 11 h 30 |

There are about 12 h 30 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. In January, 7 of the 7 places are at their best.

When to go to Panama in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/panama/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to El Valle de Antón

The nearest main airport is Tocumen International Airport (PTY, Tocumen), 96 km as the crow flies. How to get around Panama (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/panama/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/panama/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=8.6124%2C-80.1262)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=8.6124%2C-80.1262)

## Other towns nearby

- [Balboa, Panama](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/panama/balboa/): 12 places · 72 km
- [Panama City](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/panama/ciudad-de-panama/): 22 places · 76 km
- [Colón, Panama](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/panama/ciudad-de-colon/): 18 places · 88 km
- [Paja de Sombrero](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/panama/paja-de-sombrero/): 6 places · 245 km
- [Volcán - Caizán](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/panama/volcan-caizan/): 12 places · 283 km

And all of Panama, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/panama/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in El Valle de Antón?

The best known: [El Valle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/panama/el-valle/), [Cerro Caracoral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/panama/cerro-caracoral/), [Cerro Gaital](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/panama/cerro-gaital/), [Cerro Pajita](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/panama/cerro-pajita/). In all, 7 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit El Valle de Antón?

December to March; also possible: April to August and November. There are about 12 h 30 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change.

### How do you get to El Valle de Antón?

The nearest main airport is Tocumen International Airport (PTY), 96 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=8.6124%2C-80.1262) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with El Valle de Antón as the destination and these 7 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).