Volcan Baru

At around 2,000 meters above sea level, the Volcan Baru is usually covered with a pleasant hint of wood that lingers in the moist atmosphere. The thick fog enveloped around the volcano, makes this slope sparkle in the fading light. The Volcan Baru is surrounded by a fertile area of cool highlands drained by Caldera River. On a clear day, from the peak, it is possible to see both the Pacific Ocean as well as the Caribbean Sea

All about the Volcano
The volcano is classified as dormant; however, in 2006 a mild earthquake was recorded underneath the mountain, which raised fear for eruption and possible explosion in the near future.

The minimum temperature at Volcan Baru can fall below 0 °C, reports of hail or pellets are frequent with the formation of frost during the dry season. The area of Volcan Baru was classified as a National Park in 1976 and is a part of the Mesoamerican Biological Corridor, stretching from Mexico southeastward through most of the Central America, connecting several bio-diversities and private lands.

Areas to visit
Two towns near the Volcan Baru Volcano, Boquete and Cerro Punta are amongst the most popular tourist destination. With emphasis mostly on adventure travel, Volcan Baru Volcano is a perfect tourist hotspot for many adventures activities such as hiking, horseback riding. Nearby places such as Chiriquí are dominated by a number of pretty beaches known for its natural habitat and sea turtles. Two of the most popular resort of this coast are Boca Chico and Las Ollas.