Baru Volcano Hiking

The Volcan Baru is the highest mountain in Panama. It is located at 3,475 meters above sea level in the province of Chiriqui.

it lies about 35Km off the border of Costa Rica and its also the 12th highest peak in Central America.

Visitors enjoy different tours to this inactive volcano, among which we can  mention hiking via Volcan (the town), hiking via Boquete. This tour we offer it starting in Volcan, finishing up in Boquete.

This tour is for visitors who enjoy the challenge, we recommend that tour takers enjoy somewhat good physical health and conditions as the hike takes about 8 hours and it is considered medium to difficult ascent.

We would meet tour takers in Volcan and drive them to Paso Ancho, it is important to note that departure is at 5:30, so make sure you plan ahead, and get a good night sleep the night before.

Recommendations:

• Tour Guide for this trail is mandatory by the Panamanian government. Do NOT attempt to do this alone.
• Tour only possible with groups of 4 Pax. It can be multiple groups of 4 Pax
• Backpacks should not weight more than 20 pounds.
• Make sure you bring warm clothes. This includes hand gloves, hat, etc.
• Bring ONLY the essentials: water, waterproof jacket, flashlight, light food, etc.
• Use comfortable closed shoes, preferably not new ones 🙂

Tour Includes:

• Guide
• 2x Camping tends for 2 Pax.
• Transportation from Volcan Town to departing point (about 30 minutes by car)
• Sleeping Bags
• Assistance or Carrier: person who will assist the guide carry the tends and sleeping bags, etc. This person is not there to help you carry you personal backpack 🙂
• Food is NOT included in the price.
• Transportation to Boquete Town at arrival. (when tour ends, we will take you to the town.
• If the group needs to arrange to go back to Cerro Punta, the cost would be 75.00 for a group of Max 5 Pax.