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Camino Real de Panama Trek

Panama · North America · Multi-day trek · score 58/100

At a glance

CountriesPanama
ContinentNorth America
RegionColon, Panama (Chagres)
TypeMulti-day trek
Length55 km
Typical duration3 days
Difficulty4/5 (Hard)
Max altitude500 m
Best seasonDec-Apr (dry season)
StartRio Caimitillo (Chagres area)
EndPortobelo, Colon
Permit / guideGuide required (organized trek)
Special gearnone

Score

58/100
Scenery
20/35
Fame
11/25
Uniqueness
16/20
Logistics
11/20

Historic Spanish mule-train route through Chagres rainforest to the Caribbean forts

How the score works: scoring method. Information confidence: low.

Notes

Distance approximate; operator itineraries vary

Sources

Information compiled from public sources, as of October 19, 2026. Trail conditions, permits and closures change: verify with local authorities before you go.

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