Cerro Hoya Nature & Experience
Cerro Hoya Nature & Experience — Juancho Velásquez

Guided hikes in Cerro Hoya National Park

Rainforest, rivers, waterfalls and the highest peak of the Azuero Peninsula, with Juan, a local guide.

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The park

Established in 1984, Cerro Hoya National Park protects the southwestern Azuero Peninsula, in Veraguas Province, Panama. It is one of the wildest and least visited parks in the country.

It is named after Cerro Hoya, which rises to 1,559 m. From humid lowland forest to the montane forests above 950 m, isolated from the country's other mountain ranges, the landscapes are remarkably varied.

The park is the only place in the world where the Azuero parakeet lives. About 225 bird species have been recorded here, including the scarlet macaw and the great green macaw.

1,559 mCerro Hoya summit
1984park established
≈ 225bird species

Hikes

Every outing is adapted to your group, your fitness and the season. Contact Juan to plan yours.

2-day hike

Two days deep in the forest, with one night in a hammock or a tent. Price on request.

3-day hike

Three days to go further into the park, with two nights in a hammock or a tent. Price on request.

Tailor-made outing

Birdwatching, photography, rivers… Juan plans the route with you.

Gallery

The park and its inhabitants, photographed on our hikes.

Waterfall in a gorge in Cerro Hoya parkSunset over the Cerro Hoya mountainsCerro Hoya montane forestView over the valley from the forestGiant buttress-rooted treeWoodpecker on a trunkMacaw in the treesSmall yellow bird on a branchSquirrel cuckooTrogon in the foliageOriole on a branchWoodcreeper on a mossy trunkBromeliad in the forestCicada on barkForested mountains of Cerro HoyaForest and mountains of the parkSunrise over the ridgesCerro Hoya National Park boundary sign

Your guide: Juan “Juancho” Velásquez

Juan was born here, at the foot of Cerro Hoya. This is where he and his wife raised their two daughters, and he knows every corner of the park. Naturalists from all over the world call on him to guide them there.

He lives simply: a small motorbike to get around, a basic house with no TV and no hot water. With his wife, he lives in harmony with nature — the nature he will share with you.

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Practical info

Access

The park is remote: it is entered mostly on foot, on horseback or by boat. Juan will give you the meeting point.

Fitness

Heat, humidity and elevation gain: good fitness is needed, especially for the summit.

What to bring

Good hiking shoes, light long-sleeved clothing, hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, water and a rain jacket.

Best season

The dry season, from December to May.

Nights

In a hammock or a tent, as you prefer.

Contact

Message Juan on WhatsApp, or send your request with this form: he will reply quickly.

📱 WhatsApp and phone : +507 6306-2114

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