Sendero Los Quetzales, Nature trail in Los Naranjos, Panama.
Sendero Los Quetzales is a hiking path that runs through cloud forests and high terrain, connecting Cerro Punta and Boquete over roughly 9.6 kilometers. The trail climbs to about 2,500 meters (8,200 feet) and passes through several different landscape types as it gains elevation.
The trail was created to establish a protected corridor within Volcan Baru National Park for wildlife watching and conservation work. This development significantly changed how eco-tourism developed in Panama.
Local farmers work their coffee plants along sections of the path, and their presence shows how agriculture shapes daily life in this mountain region.
Start early in the morning to get the best chance of seeing quetzals and other birds along the way. Wear good hiking boots and bring rain gear, since the terrain is steep and weather changes quickly at this elevation.
The path crosses through several different climate zones over a short distance, allowing rare orchids and endemic bird species to live in these specific spots. This natural variety happens because of how elevation and weather change as you walk.
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