El Valle Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in Coclé, Panama
About El Valle
El Valle is a charming seven square mile village surrounded by a volcanic caldera that had existed for millennia as a deep lake. Then several thousands years ago the crater sprung a leak and when the lake emptied some of the richest volcanic soil in the world remained on the valley floor. This soil, called tierra negra or black earth, is so esteemed by local horticulturists that it’s sold in bags throughout the republic and you can see its effect on many of the sprouting fence posts lining local roads. El Valle’s cool 2,000 foot elevation has made it a coveted retreat for established Panamanian families since the early 20th century. The locals have been climbing the same hills and swimming the same streams for over 11,000 years which makes El Valle the oldest continually human occupied vol
Top Attractions in El Valle
Explore the best things to see and do in El Valle:
- ★Butterfly Haven
- ★El Nispero Zoo
- ★El Valle Amphibian Conservation Center (EVACC)
- ★El Valle Orchid Nursery
Where to Stay in El Valle
- 🏨Anton Valley Hotel
- 🏨The Golden Frog Inn
El Valle Travel Guide Sections
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