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Volcan Baru National Park

Pacific West, Panama

Photo: Ayaita, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Volcan Baru is an active stratovolcano located in the province of Chiriquí, in the Pacific West region of Panama. It is also the westernmost point in the country. The volcano and its surrounding area are part of a national park.

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Getting there

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By road
You can take a bus from the Albrook Terminal in Panama City to Boquete, which takes about 5 to 6 hours. You can also rent a car and drive yourself to the park.
Park entrances
Once in Boquete, several trails provide access to the park.

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UnderstandVolcan Baru National Park, in the province of Chiriquí, is home to Panama’s only volcano and the highest point in the country, standing at 3,475 m above sea level.

Get inVolcan Baru National Park is in the Chiriquí province in western Panama, near the towns of Boquete, Volcán, and Cerro Punta. You can reach the park by both air and land.

Fees and permitsAdmission to the park requires a fee. Current rates are:

SeeThe views from the top of Volcán Barú are breathtaking, especially at sunrise. On clear days, you can see the Pacific Ocean, the Caribbean Sea, and even parts of Costa Rica.

DoThe park offers a variety of hiking trails, ranging from shorter and easier walks to more challenging routes.

Eat and drinkThere are no restaurants or water sources inside the park, so it is essential to bring enough light, high-energy food and drinking water (at least 3 to 4 liters per person for the entire hike).

SleepThe only option for overnight stays inside the park is camping. The most well-known campsite is “Los Fogones,” 1 km before the summit. It is recommended to bring a tent, a cold-weather sleeping bag, and waterproof gear.

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BoquetePass the registration hut and continue walking until "la cruz" (the crossway) there you should be able to get a taxi or a bus which brings you back to Boquete (both around $1 per person).

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Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Volcan Baru National Park" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Ayaita, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

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