Volcán Barú, a dormant stratovolcano and the highest point in Panama, stands as a majestic landmark in the city of Boquete. Towering at an impressive …
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Feb 6, 2025
The view was spectacular. Wear winter clothes as temperatures are about 37 degrees Fahrenheit all year long. The wind is brutal. Better be over protected than cold. At Finca El Oasis we had break…Full review by annarE7213ZD
Sep 21, 2024
It was an amazing day trip, we were lucky with sunny day in a rainy season Of course we understood that we weren’t in a good shape to climb this mountain in expected time, but we did!!! Hector was a…Full review by elenacE18
Jun 28, 2024
We did the hike with no guide. It is really easy, the road is wide and well marked you can not get lost. I was a little scared because it was night but that was not necessary. We started hiking at ar…Full review by Manja M
Hi, Jeanette. What would you like to know about this attraction? I am confused as some reviewers say you need to be in great physical shape to go to "Volcan Baru" and others talk about driving up! We are in our 70's with bad knees, etc. Does this rule us out of getting to Volcan Baru?
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We did not hike to the top - we just visited the park. From others experience, I would not suggest trying the hike in your 70's with bad knees. Also the ride up is not for those of faint of …
We did not hike to the top - we just visited the park. From others experience, I would not suggest trying the hike in your 70's with bad knees. Also the ride up is not for those of faint of heart - friends have told me it was the scariest thing they've ever done and never again.
Has anyone gone up the side from Boquete and then gone down the more scenic side to the west? I am curious if you can get a shuttle back to Boquette as it is a little town on the other side. If so, does anyone know the cost?
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I'm a touristic guide from Volcan and if you want to do by this side you can call me ..+50765713799 and I will give u the details
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