Description of the attraction
The highest point of the Talamanca ridge and all of Panama, the Baru volcano was formerly called Chiriqui. In honor of him, the province was named in whose territory it is located. The height of the Baru volcano is 3474 meters. From its top, in good sunny weather, you can see both the Pacific and the Atlantic Oceans, which only adds to the popularity of this place.
There are two paths of different lengths and difficulty levels leading to the top of the volcano. The longest one allows even physically unprepared people to climb the volcano. A shorter route, 13.5 km long, leads from Kamiseta. It is complex and somewhat dangerous. Climbing Baru volcano will be exciting for another reason: the volcano is dormant, but is in a state of "awakening". The last eruption of the volcano was in the distant 1550. Scientists expect the volcano to become active by 2035. But in the first decade of the 21st century, an earthquake occurred in Panama, most likely caused by the processes taking place in the bowels of the Baru volcano. The crater diameter is 6 km.
On the slopes of the volcano, the natural park "Volkan Baru" is founded. Tourists get a unique opportunity to visit the tropical forest, which is famous for a huge number of bright orchids, tall ferns and other interesting plants. If you are quiet, you will notice some of the feathered inhabitants of the park. Bird watchers from all over the world come here to watch the quetzal bird.
Another local attraction is the Bouquet village, surrounded by coffee plantations. Ngobe Baghl Indians live here. From here begins the Quetzal Trail, which allows you to reach the highest village in Panama - Cerro Punta. Near it are the ruins of an Indian settlement, erected before the 16th century.
