Worth it! We walked from the main beach, through the island town and then along a gravel road to the base of the “mountain”. The small and overgrown trail was a little hard to find but if you use google maps, it’ll make it a little easier. I have included a photo of where the trail goes from a gravel road to a small overgrown trail. (The path is noted with a red dotted line.) Don’t forget to go for a swim at the beach after you’ve worked up a sweat.

Great views of Panamá City. The way up is hard to find and the path up the hill is not very well maintained. Highly recommend to wear proper shoes. There is not much shade on the last part which makes it very hot in the sun. Come prepared with water. Other than that it’s a quick and easy hike.

We walked to the top at around 11 am. The path is not hard to follow, but there are some metal pins sticking out of the ground, so be careful where you walk. It is warm when you walk out of the wind and it is easy to get sunburned. It can be done on flip-flops, just mind your step and be careful for the animals​ in the high grass next to the path.

Great view. The hike, while not very far, is steep and fairly treacherous. Bring lots of water. Real shoes needed.

(Translated by Google) To get to Cerro de la Cruz you only need to walk along the path that goes from the village to the hill. When you get to the first And you must take the pavement road on the right side, then when you reach a small factory of concrete blocks turn left and walk one or two minutes to find the road sign and turn to the right. From there you only need to follow the path for about 10 min. It is a simple and perfect walk for beginner hikers. (Original) Para llegar al Cerro de la Cruz sólo necesitas caminar por el sendero que va desde el pueblo hacia el cerro. Cuando llegas a la primera Y debes tomar por el camino de pavimento del lado derecho, después al llegar a una pequeña fábrica de bloques de concreto doblas hacia la izquierda y caminas uno o dos minutos hasta encontrar el letrero del camino y doblas a la derecha. Desde ahí sólo necesitas seguir el sendero por unos 10 min. Es una caminata sencilla y perfecta para senderistas principiantes.

(Translated by Google) Excellent to know more of the cultures of the region and we can exercise and breathe fresh air ... (Original) Excelente para conocer mms de las culturas de la región y nos podemos ejercitar y respirar aire fresco...

Be ready to hike this medium-to-difficult hike. The trail is not maintained, so you may need to pull some vegetation on your way up.

We were happy to find a hiking trail which was slightly challenging (steep) on Taboga. The view on top was worth it though. While a blue sky day would have been nice, clouds kept it cool. It was tricky to find because the sign is quite faded and the trailhead is overgrown. I included a few photos so you can find it.

Worth the effort to get up there!

Nice day trip. Island easy to get to. Wonderful view from this point

(Translated by Google) The "second" best view of Panama Bay. From the pier to the cross are 45 minutes at a slow pace. The BEST view of Panama Bay is the highest point on Taboga Island where the omnidirectional air navigation lighthouse and the World War II bunker are. (Original) La "segunda" mejor vista de la Bahía de Panamá. Del muelle hasta la cruz son 45 minutos a paso lento. La MEJOR vista de la Bahía de Panamá es el punto más alto de la Isla de Taboga donde están el faro omnidireccional de navegación aérea y el bunker de la Segunda Guerra Mundial.

(Translated by Google) Excellent tour and the prize is the view from above (Original) Excelente recorrido y el premio es la vista desde arriba

(Translated by Google) Excellent place to visit and enjoy the view, that if they eat well before going up (Original) Excelente lugar para visitar y disfrutar la vista, eso si coman bien antes de subir😁

(Translated by Google) Take the climb from 25 to 35 minutes .. it only goes up on foot. It is practically flat to reach the hill .. then the climb is quite abrupt, but it is fully enjoyed. You have to bring water and sunscreen. (Original) Toma de 25 a 35 minutos la subida.. solo se sube a pie. Prácticamente es plano llegar a la colina.. luego la subida es bastante abrupta, pero se disfruta plenamente. Hay que llevar agua y bloqueador solar.

(Translated by Google) great nature trail for fans of nature and adventure (Original) gran sendero natural trayecto para fanaticos a la naturaleza y aventuras

(Translated by Google) Excellent view to the sea! It's worth walking 45 min (Original) Excelente vista al mar! Vale la pena caminar los 45 min

Great view. 30 minute hike.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful view of the beach area and the town, the path is quite easy (yes you already have experience climbing hills), but it is not very signposted ... although you can use the map that is leaving the pier. (Original) Hermosa vista del área de playas y el pueblo, el camino es bastante fácil (sí ya tienes experiencia subiendo cerros), pero no esta muy señalizado...aunque se pueden guíar con el mapa que esta saliendo del muelle.

(Translated by Google) the view is incredible and the hike is not difficult but not so easy (Original) la vista es increible y el hike no es dificil pero tampoco tan facil

(Translated by Google) Nice place to walk. The path from the foot to the top is 9 minutes, down 10 minutes. (Original) Хорошее место для прогулки. Путь от подножья на верх 9 минут , вниз 10 минут.

(Translated by Google) Very nice view over Taboga Island, 20 minutes by boat from the harbor in Panama City. The tour is not very clearly marked. You walk from the village towards the mountain. At the y-junction you keep to the right, a little up. After a while you will come to an intersection where you keep left. After a 3-minute walk you will see a small sign on the right with an arrow to 'de la cruz'. From there it is another twenty minutes, a tough climb almost in the sun. The view is worth the trip. Total duration 40 minutes one way. (Original) Heel mooi uitzicht over het eiland Taboga, 20 minuten varen vanaf de haven in Panama City. De tocht is niet heel duidelijk aangegeven. Je loopt vanuit het dorp richting de berg. Bij de y-splitsing hou je rechts aan, een beetje omhoog. Na een tijdje kom je bij een kruising waar je links aan houdt. Na 3 minuten lopen zie je aan de rechterkant een klein bordje staan met daarop een pijl naar 'de la cruz'. Vanaf daar is het nog twintig minuten, een pittige klim bijna volop in de zon. Het uitzicht is de tocht waard. Totale duur 40 minuten oneway.

(Translated by Google) The view of taboga and the sea (Original) La vista de taboga y el mar

(Translated by Google) Beautiful panorama of the whole area. There are two roads to the viewpoint: one bigger, longer and more gentle, the other - steeper, shorter, which leads through the forest. It is worth choosing the latter because of the great views and the possibility of feeling like in the jungle. (Original) Piękna panorama na całą okolicę. Drogi do punktu widokowego są dwie: jedna większa, dłuższa i łagodniejsza, druga- bardziej stroma, krótsza, która prowadzi przez las. Warto wybrać tę drugą z uwagi na wspaniałe widoki i możliwość poczucia się jak w dżungli.

(Translated by Google) The view is beautiful. You can see the entire entrance to the Panama Canal from the Pacific. (Original) La vista es hermosa. Se ve toda la entrada al Canal de Panamá desde el Pacífico.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful view, worth the walk (Original) Hermosa Vista, vale la pena la caminata

(Translated by Google) Great (Original) Genial

(Translated by Google) Nice place (Original) Bonito lugar

(Translated by Google) Very atmospheric place with the best panorama of Panama, the ocean and the islands. (Original) Очень атмосферное место с лучшей панорамой на Панаму, океан и острова

(Translated by Google) It is a place that every visitor does not miss visiting It finds peace fills you with a lot of energy I invite you (Original) Es un lugar que todo visitante no deje de visitar Se encuentra paz te llena de mucha enerjia Los invito

(Translated by Google) We really liked the island of Taboga. The atmosphere is friendly, the local population is sociable and welcoming ... Do not pass by ... Especially this is a wonderful view from above the entire residential island, all in green and flowers. The entrance to the Panama Canal is also visible. But I want to say that this achievement is not one of the easiest ... you need to climb the mountain in hot weather for half an hour. You’ll recommend visiting it on the island, don’t forget to get some cold water with you, we really had to take this difficult route ... There are many wonderful places on the island ... be sure to go to church. It is one of the oldest Churches in South America ... (Original) Нам очень понравилось на острове Табога. Атмосфера дружелюбное,местное население общительное и приветливое... Не проходите мимо... Особенно это замечательное обозрение сверху всего жилого острова ,все в зелени и цветах. Так же видно вход в Панамский Канал. Но хочу сказать ,что это достижение не одно из легких ... нужно подниматься в гору, в жаркую погоду в течннии полу часа. Будете на острове рекомнендую посетить ,не забудьте захвотить с собой холодной водички,нам она очень приходилась в этом не легком марсшруте ... На острове есть не мало чудесных мест ...обязательно заглените в церковь .Она одна из самых старейших Церквей в Саут Америки...

(Translated by Google) It has a good view but it lacks signals (Original) Tiene buena vista pero le falta señales

(Translated by Google) A spectacular place in Taboga a lot of water must be brought (Original) Un lugar espectacular en Taboga mucha agua hay que llevar

(Translated by Google) You must bring good shoes for the ascent, stony path. The beautiful view will be your greatest reward (Original) Debes traer buenas zapatillas para el ascenso, camino pedregoso. La hermosa vista será tu mayor recompensa

(Translated by Google) The climb is a bit steep but the view is worth it. (Original) La subida es un poco escarpada pero la vista lo vale.

(Translated by Google) Super (Original) Super

(Translated by Google) It is recommended to bring plenty of water and several protein bars for the wear that is present in it. (Original) Se recomienda llevar abundante agua y varias barras de proteínas para el desgaste que en esta se presenta.

(Translated by Google) The best viewpoint to appreciate the bay of Panama! (Original) El mejor mirador para apreciar la bahía de Panamá!

(Translated by Google) A perfect place for a picnic, with a beautiful view of the town. If you want to know more 62447175 📸 (Original) Un lugar perfecto para un picnic, con una vista hermosa al pueblo. Si deseas conocer más 62447175 📸

(Translated by Google) They must bring suitable shoes, water. Do it early in the morning or at sunset. Caution on the way, turn left when passing the ranch with the red machine, walk 50 meters and the path appears on the right, there the ascent begins. (Original) Deben llevar Zapatillas adecuadas, agua. Hacerlo temprano en la mañana o al atardecer. Precaución en el camino, se dobla a la izquierda al pasar el rancho con la máquina roja, camina 50 metros y aparece el sendero a la derecha, allí comienza el ascenso.

Great hike from the town of Taboga with views back to the town itself, of Balboa Anchorage, and Panama City beyond. As noted, the trail can be a bit hard to find when it splits from the road. Depending on hiking experience, you may feel it's a bit overgrown and steep in places. However, there are no rock scrambles or anything, so it's not very hard if you are in moderate shape. Certainly a good option if you aren't the type to sit on the beach all day.