Want to do some hiking in Panama? Head to one of the most diverse forests with various plant and bird species in the country located in Boquete.
The Quetzal Trail in Boquete is one of the most scenic hikes in Panama. I decided to do the 10km half day trek through the Cloud Forest. The difficulty level is intermediate. You should be in good shape and have a bit of hiking experience. It is a flat walk in some areas and there are some uphill and downhill paths. I was a little bit out of breath from the altitude at times but there were some rest stops along the way to take a break.
We took 5 hours to do the hike. We started around 9 am and were back in the town around 2:30 pm. The cost per person with a guide is about $50 USD. It was nice to have a guide as he explained about the wildlife, plants, trees and bird species. There are over 400 types of birds that live in the forest including the quetzal.