The Ngäbe-Buglé region is located between the provinces of Bocas del Toro and Chiriqui. This Indigenous territory extends over the mountains and along the Caribbean coast. The region features trails through the cloud forest, waterfalls, islands, beaches, and much more.

When visiting any point of interest within the Ngäbe-Buglé region, you’ll have the opportunity to learn about the customs and world view of the people who live here. Enjoy a cultural experience by learning about their daily lives, their religion, and their connection with nature. 

Hike the trails in the region with local guides and discover the importance of water and forests, which are believed to be sacred. Although there are many incredible tours and points of interest in the Ngäbe-Buglé region, if you want to have an exciting adventure in nature, don’t miss out on a visit to Kiki Waterfall. 

Connect with nature, go on an adventure, and learn from ancient wisdom. Visit Kiki Waterfall, an enormous waterfall over 300 feet high that will take your breath away. 

Start your adventure in an all-terrain vehicle as you travel along a muddy, rocky path to the community of Cerro Blanco. Once there, you’ll meet a local guide who will tell you about the waterfall, the legends about its name, and its importance to their community. 

Then you’ll hike through the forest for about half an hour along a little path. Be careful not to slip as the path slopes up and down. Although the hike has a certain degree of difficulty and some sections have ropes to help you pass safely, in general it’s an easy hike that can be done as a family. You don’t need much physical ability and you can bring your little ones. 

From the path, you’ll soon be able to see how the waterfall peeks through the trees, until you reach the clearing where you can see it in all its splendor. The scenery leaves hikers speechless and the roar of the waterfall feels louder and louder.

To see the waterfall, you can climb to the top to see the water plunge over the edge or stay at the bottom, watching the water hit the rocks. Something very special about Kiki, in addition to its height, is that there is a small cave behind the waterfall. Dare to enjoy a completely different perspective and go behind the water. Let the wind and spray ruffle your hair and feel the power of nature deep within you. 

Enjoy the landscape and Kiki Waterfall from every angle and be amazed by the rainbows that form as the sun hits the water. After the hike, you can look for one of the pools that are perfect for swimming and continue admiring the landscape. 

Always remember to listen to your guide, who will recommend the safest path and let you know what you are allowed to do in order to ensure your safety. While admiring the enormous Kiki Waterfall, enjoy every second of this experience—feel the strength of nature within you.

To get to the community of Cerro Blanco, you have to use transportation from Soloy, in the province of Chiriqui.

From the Albrook Bus Station, you’re approximately eight hours from Soloy. You should take the Pan-American Highway until the detour. This first section takes about six and a half hours. Once in Soloy you’ll find the 4x4 that will take you to the start of the hike. 

You can also take one of the regular flights from Panama City to David. The flight takes 60 minutes. From the Enrique Malek International Airport to Soloy, you’ll need to travel approximately two hours along the Pan-American Highway.

If you prefer, you can book a tour with transportation and a guide from Panama City, Panamá. These tours are all-inclusive and cost about $75.