20th Anniversary Dream Trip Contest

Great Travel Moment

El Valle sits about 90 minutes northwest of Panama City. An enclave of rainforest, zoological park, and natural hot springs exists, it seems, in the middle of nowhere. This natural spa is the descendent of a volcanic crater bed where the ground“bounces” like a trampoline, the hot springs fill earthen tubs, and the ground gives way to volcanic mud that the locals use for facials. This picture is of my boyfriend and me after we've just given ourselves a“natural” facial. It might look unsightly but it sure did feel great!!! Our faces never felt better……and we had loads of fun amusing ourselves and our driver!!!