Chiriqui Province is one of the tourist destinations with the greatest number of natural experiences, including natural trails that avid tourists enjoy in search of adventure. El Pianista is one of the favorite trails of many Visitors, as it takes them into the dense forest along a narrow canyon-like path.
Located just 4 kilometers from the tourist town of Boquete, walking this trail can take between three to four hours round trip and can even reach an elevation of 2,000 feet high at its summit.
Immersive Experience in a Cloud Forest
El Pianista trail takes all Visitors into a cloud forest where it is possible to feel nature intensely, also watch wild flowers abound, as well as a great variety of birds.
The trail takes people through a tunnel of vines and trees, where they can watch quetzals, howler monkeys, wildflowers, and critters unique to the region.
A Dream Stream
As you advance you reach a crossroads where it is recommended to take the right path that leads to a small stream. A magical place, ideal to rest, have a drink or recharge your energy while enjoying the surrounding beauty. An immersive experience in nature like few other places.
A Cloudy and Mysterious Peak
As you continue along the trail, the path begins to become steeper and the fog begins to become denser. Until you reach some small canyons that lead to the top of the trail.
After a couple of hours, you reach the most mysterious summit of all, since most of the time it is surrounded by clouds, which prevents you from having panoramic views of the surroundings. However, the trail is popular for its trees, vines, flowers, and canyons. Of course, locals say that the few times that the summit is clear without clouds, it is possible to enjoy one of the best views in the region.
How to get to the El Pianista Entrance
The start of the trail is much closer to the town of Boquete compared to others and is very easy to find. The entrance is by the IL Pianista restaurant, where the trail is marked with a green dotted line next to this place.
