El Valle de Antón City Guide (Panama, 2026)

Backpacking in El Valle de Antón
🏆 Top picktown ranked #3
By Johan Kruseman 🇳🇱 | Updated October 23, 2026

El Valle de Antón gives you cool mountain air and real hiking within a short ride of Panama City, so you can swap the capital’s heat for pine-scented trails without rearranging your route. The town sits inside the crater of an extinct volcano in central Panama, in Coclé Province, and that bowl shape explains both its mild climate and its steep green walls. When I step off the bus here, I would head straight for the Sunday market, because the plant stalls and orchid vendors show you the town’s character faster than any museum. The two things to plan around are the La India Dormida ridge hike and the market. Skip the zoo-style attractions unless you have kids. Hostels are small and social, evenings are quiet, and meeting other travelers is easy over breakfast or on a trail. Unlike Boquete, which has bigger coffee-farm tours and a larger expat scene, El Valle stays compact and walkable, with fewer crowds and less polish.

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Best time to go: all year round
Population: 8,000 [es.wikipedia.org]
Daily cost: US$38 to 68

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✨ Why go?
Ranked #3 town in PanamaThe unique appeal for travelers

El Valle de Antón earns its place on a route because it breaks up the Panama City to the west leg with real mountain time. Most backpackers stay two or three nights: one day for a big hike, one for the market, frogs and thermal pools, and a slow morning at the end. The best-known trail climbs La India Dormida, a ridge that looks like a sleeping woman, and gives sweeping views over the crater. The Sunday market fills the center with orchid growers, produce sellers and craft stalls, and it is the easiest way to spend a few hours chatting with locals. Beds are mostly in small guesthouses and family-run hostels rather than big dorms, so the feel is quieter and more mellow than a party stop. Hikers, solo travelers and slow travelers get the most from it. If you need nightlife or big-city sights, … read more 👉

El Valle de Antón earns its place on a route because it breaks up the Panama City to the west leg with real mountain time. Most backpackers stay two or three nights: one day for a big hike, one for the market, frogs and thermal pools, and a slow morning at the end. The best-known trail climbs La India Dormida, a ridge that looks like a sleeping woman, and gives sweeping views over the crater. The Sunday market fills the center with orchid growers, produce sellers and craft stalls, and it is the easiest way to spend a few hours chatting with locals. Beds are mostly in small guesthouses and family-run hostels rather than big dorms, so the feel is quieter and more mellow than a party stop. Hikers, solo travelers and slow travelers get the most from it. If you need nightlife or big-city sights, a single night is plenty. See the golden frog too, Panama’s national amphibian, at the town’s breeding center.

💡 HighlightsWhat this place is best known for

Mercado Artesanal (Sunday market): The town’s best-known gathering, with stalls of orchids, fruit, carved wood and woven goods around the central market area. Go on a Sunday morning, before the weekend visitors from the capital pack in. Entry is free, and one to two hours is enough.
El Chorro Macho: A waterfall of about 35 meters that drops into a pool surrounded by forest, with a short trail from the entrance. Visit in the morning, when the light is better and the paths are quieter. Entry is about US$5 to 8, and the visit takes about two hours. Zip-lining nearby costs extra.
La India Dormida: A steep trail up the ridge that looks like a reclining woman, with broad views of the crater and the town below. Start early to finish before the afternoon cloud and showers. Entry is about US$5 to 8,

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Mercado Artesanal (Sunday market): The town’s best-known gathering, with stalls of orchids, fruit, carved wood and woven goods around the central market area. Go on a Sunday morning, before the weekend visitors from the capital pack in. Entry is free, and one to two hours is enough.
El Chorro Macho: A waterfall of about 35 meters that drops into a pool surrounded by forest, with a short trail from the entrance. Visit in the morning, when the light is better and the paths are quieter. Entry is about US$5 to 8, and the visit takes about two hours. Zip-lining nearby costs extra.
La India Dormida: A steep trail up the ridge that looks like a reclining woman, with broad views of the crater and the town below. Start early to finish before the afternoon cloud and showers. Entry is about US$5 to 8, and the round trip takes three to four hours. Wear shoes with grip, since the upper section gets slippery.
Piedra Pintada: A large boulder carved with pre-Columbian petroglyphs, reached by a short walk along a stream. Local guides at the gate explain the symbols. A donation or fee of US$3 to 5 is usual, and an hour is enough. Morning is best for photos and cooler walking.
El Valle Amphibian Conservation Center (EVACC): A small research and breeding center for Panama’s endangered frogs, including the golden frog. It is a good wet-weather option, as the exhibits are covered. The visit takes about an hour. Frogs are most active in the morning and early afternoon.

Beyond the crater rim, El Valle de Antón works as a base for day trips to the Pacific beaches near Coronado and Playa Blanca, the town of Antón on the plains below, and the cloud forest trails of Cerro Gaital. Nothing here needs advance booking, as every ticket is bought at the gate in cash.

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🏘️ NeighborhoodsUnderstanding the local layout

El Valle sits inside a collapsed volcanic crater, and that shape explains why everything sits close together on a flat valley floor. Nearly everything you will want is within a 20 to 30 minute walk of the center, and the trailheads are the only places that need a ride.

Town Center and Market Area: The Sunday market, held at the main plaza, is the one thing here I would plan a day around. Indigenous Emberá and Ngäbe vendors sell crafts, and growers sell orchids, produce and plants. On other days it is quiet, so skip it midweek. Fondas around the bus terminal serve cheap set plates and fried chicken.
Main Avenue (Avenida Principal): The strip of bakeries, grocery stores, ATMs, pizzerias and tour offices. It is not scenic, but it is where you solve logistics. Nightlife means a few bars and early

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El Valle sits inside a collapsed volcanic crater, and that shape explains why everything sits close together on a flat valley floor. Nearly everything you will want is within a 20 to 30 minute walk of the center, and the trailheads are the only places that need a ride.

Town Center and Market Area: The Sunday market, held at the main plaza, is the one thing here I would plan a day around. Indigenous Emberá and Ngäbe vendors sell crafts, and growers sell orchids, produce and plants. On other days it is quiet, so skip it midweek. Fondas around the bus terminal serve cheap set plates and fried chicken.
Main Avenue (Avenida Principal): The strip of bakeries, grocery stores, ATMs, pizzerias and tour offices. It is not scenic, but it is where you solve logistics. Nightlife means a few bars and early closing, so do not expect a party.
La Cascada and Chorro El Macho Side: North of town, with the waterfall, zip lines and short forest walks. Worth the time for Chorro El Macho, a 35-meter drop. Too far to walk comfortably after dark.
Cerro Gaital and the Pozos Termales Area: Hot mud pools and the hills around them. The pools are modest and the mud is more novelty than therapy, so give them an hour, not a morning. The Gaital trails are the stronger draw.
La India Dormida Trail Zone: At the western edge, with the sleeping-woman ridge as the hike. Go early, since the view clears before midday.

⌛️ 1 day1-day itinerary for El Valle de Antón

7:30 AM, La India Dormida trailhead: Start with the ridge hike before clouds close in. The steep path climbs through forest to open viewpoints over the whole crater, and the upper stretch has ropes and rock steps. Allow three to four hours round trip, bring water, and take the road back toward the center.

11:30 AM, Central market area: Walk the center for a late lunch at a small fonda. Try a plate of rice, beans and grilled chicken or fish. On a Sunday, browse the orchid and craft stalls while you eat.

1:00 PM, Piedra Pintada: Off the usual circuit, this boulder of petroglyphs sits a short ride from the center. Hire a local guide at the entrance, who will point out the carvings and explain their possible meanings. The path follows a small stream and takes about an hour.

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7:30 AM, La India Dormida trailhead: Start with the ridge hike before clouds close in. The steep path climbs through forest to open viewpoints over the whole crater, and the upper stretch has ropes and rock steps. Allow three to four hours round trip, bring water, and take the road back toward the center.

11:30 AM, Central market area: Walk the center for a late lunch at a small fonda. Try a plate of rice, beans and grilled chicken or fish. On a Sunday, browse the orchid and craft stalls while you eat.

1:00 PM, Piedra Pintada: Off the usual circuit, this boulder of petroglyphs sits a short ride from the center. Hire a local guide at the entrance, who will point out the carvings and explain their possible meanings. The path follows a small stream and takes about an hour.

2:30 PM, El Valle Amphibian Conservation Center: Visit the frog exhibits, which are small but informative. Watch the golden frogs in their glass habitats, then walk back toward the center.

4:00 PM, Pozos Termales: Soak in the warm pools at the edge of town to ease your legs after the hike. The mud is mineral-rich and locals use it as a skin treatment, so rinse well before dressing.

6:00 PM, Town center cafés: Finish with a coffee or cold beer in the center, where other travelers gather as the streets go quiet. Pick a place with outdoor seating and compare hiking notes.

🌤️ When to go?Choosing the right time of year

El Valle sits near 600 meters above sea level, so it stays several degrees cooler than Panama City, with days of 24 to 28°C (75 to 82°F) and nights of 17 to 20°C (63 to 68°F).

Dry Season (December to April): Mornings are crisp and hiking trails are firm underfoot. Panamanian weekenders fill the town, especially around Carnival and Easter, and room rates climb noticeably. Daylight runs about 11.5 to 12 hours.
Green Season (May to November): Rain usually arrives in the afternoon, so start hikes at dawn. Waterfalls run full, the hills turn bright green, and beds are easy to find at lower rates. October and November are the wettest, with muddy trails and occasional road slides.
Sunday Market and Holidays: The market runs year-round, but long holiday weekends bring crowds and booked-out hostels.

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El Valle sits near 600 meters above sea level, so it stays several degrees cooler than Panama City, with days of 24 to 28°C (75 to 82°F) and nights of 17 to 20°C (63 to 68°F).

Dry Season (December to April): Mornings are crisp and hiking trails are firm underfoot. Panamanian weekenders fill the town, especially around Carnival and Easter, and room rates climb noticeably. Daylight runs about 11.5 to 12 hours.
Green Season (May to November): Rain usually arrives in the afternoon, so start hikes at dawn. Waterfalls run full, the hills turn bright green, and beds are easy to find at lower rates. October and November are the wettest, with muddy trails and occasional road slides.
Sunday Market and Holidays: The market runs year-round, but long holiday weekends bring crowds and booked-out hostels.

Book midweek stays in January to March, or arrive in June for green hills with thinner crowds.

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🛏️ Where to stay?Best areas and accommodation options

The best budget base is the area within a few blocks of the main avenue and market, where most hostels and cheap guesthouses cluster. Dorm beds generally run US$10 to 18, and private rooms in simple guesthouses start around US$25 to 40. Everything you need is on foot: supermarkets, ATMs, restaurants, the bus terminal, and the Sunday market.

This area is also the safest at night, because streets are lit and there is regular foot traffic past the late-closing restaurants. Noise is mild, though weekend bars and roosters can wake light sleepers, so pack earplugs. Lodging near the plaza also makes … read more 👉

The best budget base is the area within a few blocks of the main avenue and market, where most hostels and cheap guesthouses cluster. Dorm beds generally run US$10 to 18, and private rooms in simple guesthouses start around US$25 to 40. Everything you need is on foot: supermarkets, ATMs, restaurants, the bus terminal, and the Sunday market.

This area is also the safest at night, because streets are lit and there is regular foot traffic past the late-closing restaurants. Noise is mild, though weekend bars and roosters can wake light sleepers, so pack earplugs. Lodging near the plaza also makes catching the early bus back to the capital simple.

A second option is the quieter edge of town toward La Cascada, where a few hostels sit in garden settings. Beds there are similar in price, and you get cooler nights and birdsong, but you will rely on taxis after dark and walk longer for groceries. Choose this if you plan to hike early and prefer calm over convenience. Book ahead for long weekends and Carnival, when the center fills up.

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🚌 Getting aroundGetting around like a local

El Valle de Antón is small enough that walking covers most of it, and a local bus or shared ride within town costs about US$0.50 to 1, paid in cash to the driver. Buses to the outskirts and taxis do not take cards, so carry small bills. Traffic is light except on Sunday market mornings and holiday weekends, when the single main road clogs.

Walking: Free and the best choice for the center, the market, restaurants and the base of most trails. The valley is flat, so it is easy even in midday heat. I would not walk the unlit roads to the waterfalls after dark.
Local Buses: Small buses run the main road between the terminal and outlying parts of the valley for roughly US$0.50 to 1. Frequency is irregular and service thins out in the evening, so do not plan a tight schedule around them.
Taxis: Rides

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El Valle de Antón is small enough that walking covers most of it, and a local bus or shared ride within town costs about US$0.50 to 1, paid in cash to the driver. Buses to the outskirts and taxis do not take cards, so carry small bills. Traffic is light except on Sunday market mornings and holiday weekends, when the single main road clogs.

Walking: Free and the best choice for the center, the market, restaurants and the base of most trails. The valley is flat, so it is easy even in midday heat. I would not walk the unlit roads to the waterfalls after dark.
Local Buses: Small buses run the main road between the terminal and outlying parts of the valley for roughly US$0.50 to 1. Frequency is irregular and service thins out in the evening, so do not plan a tight schedule around them.
Taxis: Rides inside the valley usually cost US$2 to 5, and agree on the fare before getting in since there are no meters. Worth it for La Cascada or trailheads when you are carrying a pack or hiking at dawn. Drivers will often wait for a return trip at a negotiated price.
Bicycles and Scooters: Rentals around the main avenue run about US$5 to 10 for a few hours for bicycles and more for ATVs. The flat terrain makes bikes a pleasant way to cover the loop of the valley, but I would skip ATVs unless you want the thrill.
Buses From Panama City: Direct buses from Albrook terminal run about 2 to 3 hours and cost US$4 to 6 each way. Alternatively, take a coastal bus to San Carlos and a connecting minibus up the hill, which is slower but works.

👛 Costs (as of 23 October 2026)Travel costs and budget guide for El Valle de Antón

El Valle de Antón costs a backpacker about US$38 to 68 a day, and the table below adds up to US$58 with a high-season dorm bed.

Category	Budget Range	Local Reality
Dorm Accommodation	US$12 to 18 (high season)	Dorms run closer to US$10 to 14 in the green season, but weekends and holidays push prices up.
Meals	US$15 to 22	Set lunches at fondas cost US$4 to 6, while a restaurant dinner is US$8 to 12. Cooking at a hostel kitchen cuts costs.
Local Transport	US$2 to 5	Local buses are cheap, and a short taxi is US$2 to 5. Most of the center is walkable.
Basic Activities and Entry Fees	US$5 to 15	Chorro El Macho and the reserves charge small fees, and hot spring pools cost a few dollars. Zip lines cost more, around US$20 to 30.
Miscellaneous	US$4 to 8	Snacks, coffee, laundry, and the occasional craft at the Sunday

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El Valle de Antón costs a backpacker about US$38 to 68 a day, and the table below adds up to US$58 with a high-season dorm bed.

Category	Budget Range	Local Reality
Dorm Accommodation	US$12 to 18 (high season)	Dorms run closer to US$10 to 14 in the green season, but weekends and holidays push prices up.
Meals	US$15 to 22	Set lunches at fondas cost US$4 to 6, while a restaurant dinner is US$8 to 12. Cooking at a hostel kitchen cuts costs.
Local Transport	US$2 to 5	Local buses are cheap, and a short taxi is US$2 to 5. Most of the center is walkable.
Basic Activities and Entry Fees	US$5 to 15	Chorro El Macho and the reserves charge small fees, and hot spring pools cost a few dollars. Zip lines cost more, around US$20 to 30.
Miscellaneous	US$4 to 8	Snacks, coffee, laundry, and the occasional craft at the Sunday market.
Total Daily Budget	US$38 to 68	About US$58 with a high-season dorm bed.

To save money, eat the midday set menu at a fonda as your main meal and cook breakfast at the hostel. Panama uses the US dollar, so no exchange is needed.

⚠️ Prices can change and everyone travels differently, so take this as a rough guide. Hope it helps you plan your adventure!

🚌 Day tripsExploring the surroundings

El Valle works well as a base for day trips, since several of the best nearby outings sit within 1 to 2 hours by road and need no overnight stay.

Pacific Beaches at Playa Blanca: Playa Blanca and nearby Coronado beaches are about 1.5 to 2 hours away by bus with a change at San Carlos, costing around US$5 to 10 round trip. Go for sand and a swim, ideally in the dry season. First-timers often leave too late and miss the last connection back uphill.

Anton Valley Hike to Cerro Gaital: The trail up Cerro Gaital starts a short taxi ride from town and takes about 3 to 4 hours round trip. It costs very little, around US$2 to 5 for the ride plus a small fee at the reserve. You get cloud forest and views over the crater. Start by 7 a.m. before clouds roll in.

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El Valle works well as a base for day trips, since several of the best nearby outings sit within 1 to 2 hours by road and need no overnight stay.

Pacific Beaches at Playa Blanca: Playa Blanca and nearby Coronado beaches are about 1.5 to 2 hours away by bus with a change at San Carlos, costing around US$5 to 10 round trip. Go for sand and a swim, ideally in the dry season. First-timers often leave too late and miss the last connection back uphill.

Anton Valley Hike to Cerro Gaital: The trail up Cerro Gaital starts a short taxi ride from town and takes about 3 to 4 hours round trip. It costs very little, around US$2 to 5 for the ride plus a small fee at the reserve. You get cloud forest and views over the crater. Start by 7 a.m. before clouds roll in.

Panama Canal and Casco Viejo: Panama City is roughly 2 to 3 hours by bus, around US$4 to 6 each way. A long day lets you see the Miraflores Locks and walk Casco Viejo, but it is tiring. Leave on an early bus and aim to catch a return before dark. Many first-timers underestimate traffic in the capital.

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🛡️ SafetyScams, Hazards, and Annoyances

El Valle is one of Panama’s calmer destinations, and the most common problems are petty theft and trail mishaps rather than violent crime. Leave valuables locked in your room, and do not leave bags unattended at the market, plaza or on the beach during day trips. Use a taxi after dark for La Cascada and the outer edges, since the roads have little lighting.

Solo travelers, including women, usually find the center comfortable in the evening, though the streets empty early, so keep to the main avenue and lit areas. The more real hazards are physical. Trails like La India Dormida become slick after rain, and hikers get caught by afternoon storms, so start early, carry water, and wear shoes with grip. Some trails go to cloud forest where phone signal is limited, so tell your hostel your plans. … read more 👉

El Valle is one of Panama’s calmer destinations, and the most common problems are petty theft and trail mishaps rather than violent crime. Leave valuables locked in your room, and do not leave bags unattended at the market, plaza or on the beach during day trips. Use a taxi after dark for La Cascada and the outer edges, since the roads have little lighting.

Solo travelers, including women, usually find the center comfortable in the evening, though the streets empty early, so keep to the main avenue and lit areas. The more real hazards are physical. Trails like La India Dormida become slick after rain, and hikers get caught by afternoon storms, so start early, carry water, and wear shoes with grip. Some trails go to cloud forest where phone signal is limited, so tell your hostel your plans. Taxi drivers rarely run meters, so agree the fare first. Scams are minor, usually just inflated prices for tourists at the market.

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FAQFrequently asked questions about El Valle de Antón

El Valle de Antón is worth a real visit, not a quick stopover. It sits inside the crater of an extinct volcano at about 600 meters, so it runs cooler than Panama City, and it packs in the Sunday artisan market, the La India Dormida ridge hike, El Chorro Macho waterfall, and the Orquídeas de El Valle collection. Most people come for the hiking and the thermal pools, with entry to the main sights costing roughly US$3 to 10 each.

Plan on 2 to 3 days in El Valle de Antón. That gives you one day for the Sunday market and the town’s waterfalls, one for a morning hike up La India Dormida or Cerro Gaital, and a third for the zip line, the thermal pools or a horseback ride. Stay four days if you want to add trails like Cerro Pajita or the Pozos Termales without rushing, and budget US$35 to 60 a day.

El Valle de Antón works as a day trip from Panama City, though it is a long one. The drive is about 2 to 2.5 hours each way (roughly 120 kilometers), and buses from Albrook terminal cost around US$5 to 7 one way, so you get maybe five hours on the ground. That is enough for the market and one waterfall, but not a proper hike, so an overnight stay of at least one night suits the trip far better.

⚠️ Things can change over time, so always validate details locally before you go.

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El Valle de Antón suits hikers and slow travelers who want mountain trails, a market, and quiet evenings without a long journey. If you crave nightlife, keep it to one night. I would do the ridge climb first thing and save the afternoon for the thermal pools.

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Backpacking in El Valle de Antón
🏆 Top picktown ranked #3
By Johan Kruseman 🇳🇱 | Updated October 23, 2026

✨ Why go?
Ranked #3 town in PanamaThe unique appeal for travelers

💡 HighlightsWhat this place is best known for

Things to do around El Valle de Antón

Electric Bike Rental El Valle de Antón (Best Rated Activity)

Private Tour on E-Bike: Discover El Valle de Anton

Valle De Anton Rainfall Hot Springs and Nature Private Tour

Adventure tour to Pozo Azul Waterfall

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Private Tour - Alliance of E Valley Bikes and Valley Guides

Private Off-Road E-Bike Adventure (all levels)

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⌛️ 1 day1-day itinerary for El Valle de Antón

🌤️ When to go?Choosing the right time of year

✈️ The backpacker research shortcutPanama Travel Guide

🛏️ Where to stay?Best areas and accommodation options

🚌 Getting aroundGetting around like a local

👛 Costs (as of 23 October 2026)Travel costs and budget guide for El Valle de Antón

🚌 Day tripsExploring the surroundings

🛡️ SafetyScams, Hazards, and Annoyances

FAQFrequently asked questions about El Valle de Antón

Other Panamanian towns near El Valle de Antón

We 💚 feedbackParting advice and final tips

👋 Meet the founderWho’s Behind Take Your Backpack?

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Private Tour - Mountain Hiking within an Inhabited Volcano

El Valle de Antón UTV Adventure to Pozo Azul

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Private Tour - Alliance of E Valley Bikes and Valley Guides

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Backpacking in El Valle de Antón
🏆 Top picktown ranked #3
By Johan Kruseman 🇳🇱 | Updated October 23, 2026

✨ Why go?
Ranked #3 town in PanamaThe unique appeal for travelers

💡 HighlightsWhat this place is best known for

🏘️ NeighborhoodsUnderstanding the local layout

⌛️ 1 day1-day itinerary for El Valle de Antón

🌤️ When to go?Choosing the right time of year

🛏️ Where to stay?Best areas and accommodation options

🚌 Getting aroundGetting around like a local

👛 Costs (as of 23 October 2026)Travel costs and budget guide for El Valle de Antón

🚌 Day tripsExploring the surroundings

🛡️ SafetyScams, Hazards, and Annoyances

FAQFrequently asked questions about El Valle de Antón

Other Panamanian towns near El Valle de Antón

We 💚 feedbackParting advice and final tips

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