Panama Mountains

The highlands of Panama are home to an incredible variety of flora, fauna and animal species. These are the only mountains between northern Central America and the Colombian Andes, and this isolation leads to many endemic species of birds. In the Chiriqui Highlands you will find two of Panama’s finest national parks.

Volcan Baru National Park

Volcan Baru National Park is located in the western region of Panama in the province of Chiriqui. It can be accessed from two areas: first, from the region of Boquete, on the eastern side of the park, along a rocky 14 km road that arrives at the top and secondly, from the area of Cerro Punta, on the western side of the park from the Resingo site, where the National Authority of the Environment has refuge and a visitor’s center.

La Amistad International Park

This park has a surface of 14,000 hectares, with an altitude range of 1800 to 3465 meters, which is the highest point of Panama and corresponds to the Baru volcano. It stretches across the boundaries of Panama and Costa Rica and from the coral reefs of the Caribbean Sea to the peaks of the Talamanca mountain range. With an array of ecosystems such as cloud forest, coral reefs, mangrove forests, and cultural diversity, it is the most culturally and ethnically diverse region in both Panama and Costa Rica. This is a world heritage site and is home to numerous species of plants, birds, and animals.

Other Highlands and Mountainous Destinations of Panama Include

Boquete, which is surrounded by the majestic extinct volcano and the surrounding hills, and is a gorgeous site to envision—with its land of rainbows and flowers! It has been named one of the top places in the world to retire by prestigious magazines. The alluring spring-like weather is pleasant and cool, no air conditioning or heating required. If you are a coffee lover, you will enjoy their gourmet coffees, which are considered some of the best you will every taste, not only in Panama, but in the world.

This Panamanian town’s scenery is beautiful with coffee covered hillsides rising to cloud forest full of crystal clear rivers and waterfalls, and the locals are welcoming and endearing people. Once individuals visit this area, they usual return. It’s no wonder that this area of Panama is a major investment opportunity.

Volcan, Bambito, Cerro Punta and Guadalupe, which are small mountain communities on the western slopes of Volcan Baru, Panama, are great places of interest. The hillsides are covered in green pastures where you will find herds of cattle and horse farms. The higher you climb the more you will find fields of vegetables and flowers. Cerro Punta is the place to get away from it al, famous for its strawberries. Guadallupe is known for its orchid sanctuary. Bambito boasts a four - star hotel and a trout farm, and is close to the