Visit Cocle Province, Panama
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Cocle Province, Panama
Located to the west of Panama City, Cocle Province provides a great contrast to the cosmopolitan capital and is a great place to escape if you only have a day or two to spare.
Some beautiful cloud forest lodges give access to pretty colonial towns, varied agriculture, birdwatching and endless walking options.
El Valle
The village of El Valle plays host to a lovely Sunday crafts market and is also worth visiting for its petroglyphs and jungle-canopy walkways.
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Suggested Cocle Province itinerary
This sample itinerary will give you an idea of what is possible when you travel in Cocle Province, and showcases routes we know work particularly well. Treat this as inspiration, because your trip will be created uniquely by one of our specialists.
Birdwatching & Bocas del Toro in Panama
This itinerary will take you to the best birding spots of the country. Two of these are within close proximity to Panama City at the famous Canopy Lodge and Canopy Tower. You will also have time to experience Panama City and the vast engineering feet of the canal. After flying to David and transferring to Cerro Punta there will be an opportunity to walk the beautiful Quetzal Trail before ending the trip at the stunning Punta Caracol in the Bocas del Toro archipelago.
Map of Cocle Province
Places & hotels on the map
Places in and around Cocle Province
- El Valle Cocle Province
- The Canal Zone 46 miles away
- Panama City 48 miles away
- Pearl Islands 74 miles away
- Coral Lodge 95 miles away
- San Blas Islands 112 miles away
- Pacific Coast Beaches 124 miles away
- Tranquilo Bay 146 miles away
- Cala Mia 150 miles away
- Bocas del Toro 155 miles away
- Chiriqui Highlands 159 miles away
- Darien 186 miles away
Accommodation choices for Cocle Province
We’ve selected a range of accommodation options for when you visit Cocle Province. Our choices usually come recommended for their character, facilities and service or location. Our specialists always aim to suggest properties that match your preferences.
Canopy Lodge
This excellent birding lodge is located in cool, tranquil woodland by a mountain stream in El Valle.
Park Eden
Park Eden is a small country bed and breakfast owned and run by Lionel and Monica Toledano, who take pride in their beautiful home and provide a warm, personalised service and welcoming hospitality.
Ideas for experiencing Cocle Province
Our specialists seek out authentic ways to get to know the places that could feature in your trip. These activities reflect some of the experiences they've most enjoyed while visiting Cocle Province, and which use the best local guides.
Cocle Province Tour
This trip will include a visit to one of La Pintadas cigar factories where you can watch cigars still made in the traditional manner, hand-rolled, hand-cut and hand-pressed.