Adventure · La Mesa, El Valle
Chorro El Macho Waterfall (El Valle)
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El Valle's best-known waterfall, reached on a short forest trail. Zipline (canopy) and rappelling outfits operate on the same property.
Good to know
Entrance fees and hours vary by source ($5-$7 adult; 8 or 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in travel guides) and no official page was found; confirm at the gate. Visit Panamá lists rappelling down the falls as an activity.
Details
- Duration
- 1-2 hours (longer with zipline)
- Seasonality
- Year-round; fuller after rain
- Best for ages
- All ages for the trail; zipline age limits set by operator
- Shabbat
- Requires driving to El Valle; weekday or Sunday only.
- Booking
- No
- Kosher food
- No kosher food confirmed on site or along the way; bring packed food and drinks for the whole day.
- Distance from Panama City
- ~79 km straight-line from Punta Paitilla (computed from coordinates; road distance is longer)
Sources
- tourismpanama.com (opens in a new tab) · checked Nov 5, 2026
- chabadpanama.com (opens in a new tab) · checked Nov 5, 2026
- nominatim.openstreetmap.org (opens in a new tab) · checked Nov 5, 2026
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