Hike the Volcan Baru National Park in Chiriqui
03. Oct, 2009 
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The Baru Volcano is the highest point of the country of Panama, with an altitude of 3,774 meters above sea level (12,381 feet). The view from the peak of the volcano on a sunny day is amazing: both the Pacific and the Atlantic ocean can be seen and part of Eastern Panama.
The area surrounding the Baru Volcano became a park in 1976 and is protected by rangers from Panama’s National Environment Authority in both the Boquete and Volcan side.
If you are an experienced hiker it is possible to climb the volcano by yourself, however we strongly recommend to use a guide.
Recommendations for the hike
Please do not wonder off the path, always keep with your group. Take only necessary items such as your camera, we will provide you with water, juice, snacks and lunch. As common courtesy do not leave trash in the path or disturb the local flora and fauna.
Volcan Baru Hiking Itinerary:
6 a.m. Pick-up at your hotel
45 minutes drive to reach the Volcan Baru’s National Park Ranger Station.
4 – 6 hours to reach the top of the Volcano
1 – 2 hours to lunch break
3.5 to 5.5 hours to hike down the Volcano
45 minutes to drive back to your hotel in Boquete.
Wildlife at the Park:
The area has a great diversity of flora and fauna, including 5 cat species that live in Panama, such as the puma or leon venado, which are quite common to see. Other mammals include the mouse (Rheomys underwood), the porcupine; and a large number of bat species including Artibeus aztecus and Lisiurus borealis.
Weather Conditions:
At the Volcan Baru National Park you will encounter 6 different climate zones: humid mountain forest, low humid mountain forest (only place in Panama where it is found), low humid mountain rainforest, mountain rain forest, very humid low mountain forest and pre-mountain rain forest. Average annual temperatures vary between 20º C at 1800 meters, to under 10º C on the top of the volcano. The rainfall is less heavy on the lower slopes with an annual average of around 4,000 mm and in the highest points over 6,000 mm
If you have any physical conditions or injuries please notify us when booking the trip, as you might not be eligible to go. This hike requires for you to be in good physical conditions.
Includes all water, juice, snacks, and lunch
(2 person minimum)
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thanks for the info.
I am wondering if it is safe for one or two people to walk up it alone ..without a group?
Have there been any crimes, attacks, etc. on people?
thanks..
richard
From a security point of view it´s fine to walk the mountain alone. We send a lot of people up there and there have been no problems as far as I know of. Most people we send go at around 11.30pm and aim to arrive for the sunset.
It´s not a good idea to go alone as you may get injured. If you go to Hostel Mamallena in Boquete we put together people who are alone into groups to hopefully avoid this. Check with us and see when theres people that want to go if you like.