This morning we head west, crossing the Bridge of the Americas, spanning the Panama Canal. Our short 2.5 hours journey slowly heads inland with distant views of the ocean, the road ascends towards a horizon made ragged by mountains - almost a shock after the cityscape of the previous day. There are several waterfalls around the valley that are beautiful at any time of year and impressive during the rainy season. The most frequently visited is El Macho, a five-minute drive from the center. The waterfall is a few minutes' walk off the road on a path through cool, thick forest. The entrance fee includes the loan of a bamboo walking stick to help you cross the sometimes-slippery stones. El Valle also has some petroglyphs -- rocks decorated with what are believed to be pre-Colombian art. The rocks with their strange designs are worth a visit, if only for the walk there that gives you lovely views of the valley.