Viewing Deck Trail – Hotel Bambito
Birds: 4.5 | Orchids: 3.5 | Plants: 2.5 | Landscapes: 5.0 | Signaling: 4.5
This is an easy well paved trail that goes behind the iconic Bambito Hotel into a viewin deck from which all the town of Volcan is visible. Its great for breathing fresh air, a good workout and watching birds.
Site Description
Overview
The area of Bambito is known in Panama for its nice weather, vegetation and the Hotel Bambito, one of the oldest large hotels outside of Panama City.
Why visit?
The trail to the viewing deck of the Hotel Bambito is a great oportunity to work out, and have a picnic enjoying an amazing view.
Cost
$5 general fee, $15 by horse
Schedule
Open 7:00a.m. a 6:00p.m.
Needs Guide
No
Public Transport Access
You can any bus from David to Cerro Punta and get out in front of the Hotel Bambito
Car Access
Yes and there is parking at the hotel.
Trail Duration
About 1 hour walking and 25 by horse
Rainy Season
The path is paved so there is no inconvenience in the rainy season besides ocasional rains.
Bugs
We didn't see any mosquitoes though we advise to wear repellent.
Network Coverage
There is good cellphone coverage all along the trail
What to wear and bring
Location
Trail to Viewing deck - Hotel Bambito
You start at the gate of the Hotel Bambito. You walk up until you pass the mansion/cabin at the top of the resort. Thats where the trail starts. (see next picture)
You can walk leasurely, enjoying the views, the trail is clean and paved, its not slippery or dangerous. You will reach the top of the hill where there is a clearing, thats where you can park your horses if you decided to go by horse.
This isn't the end of the trail, when you get to this point, you have to get to the other side and you will see that the trail continues until you reach the viewing deck.
Difficulty - Easy
The trail is clean and easy to follow
Low Flora
We saw some ferns, orchids, sunflowers and wild berries.
Low Fauna
We saw a couple of birds, squires and bugs, we heard reports of quetzal sightings
Duration: 1 hour
Highlights
The stunning view from the deck
Precautions
none
Hotel Bambito, Tierras Altas de Chiriquí
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