Volcan PanamaThis town is a quaint mountainous community located at the foothills of the Baru Volcano. This village is nestled in the Chiriqui highlands “a land of eternal spring” with a diverse combination of rainforest, lush green meadows, springs, rivers, waterfalls, high mountain lakes, coffee plantations, vegetables and flower farms and cattle ranges.
This area of Panama, blessed by nature is famous for its year round perfect weather, and natural beauty of the territory, whose mountains resemble the Alps. On clear days from the highest craters of the extinct, 12,000 feet high volcan Baru,it is even possible to observe the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans.
Temperatures range between 60 – 80 degrees and the days usually start out clear with a blue sky, interspersed with the white puffy clouds, and the air is fresh and clear.
This village in Panama and its surrounding areas house an incredible variety of flora and fauna. Although tourism is rapidly growing, the most important commercial activities are still agriculture and cattle farming. The rich and fertile soil is ideal to grow oranges, coffee and flowers, which are exported all over the world. |
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ActivitiesSweet-water fishing, mountain biking, rafting and hiking are popular activities, along with bird watching. Among the many species of endemic birds, it is easy to spot the resplendent quetzal. A must see attraction is the Sitio Barriles Museum, southwest of the town, where it is possible to visit the rests of an ancient village and observe statues, pottery and different stone-made artifacts. Natural ReservesOne important natural reserve is the Volcan Baru National Park which is located in Panama’s province of Chiriqui encompasses part of the central mountain range and is limited by La Amistad International Park and Palo Seco protective forest. It has a surface of 14000 hectares, with an altitude range of 1800 to 3475 meters, which is the highest point of Panama and corresponds to the Baru volcano. |
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| Another is the La Amistad International Park 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 the unique paramo, Amistad/Bocas del Toro is rich in biological and cultural diversity: it is the most culturally and ethnically diverse region in both countries. Afro-Caribbean, BriBri, Ngöbe, Naso, Cabecar and Latino ethnic groups are found here and a majority of Costa Rica and Panama’s indigenous people live in the Talamanca highlands. | |
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AccommodationsVolcan will surprise you. Although this Panamnian town is small with a population of just 10,200 (2000 census), the facilities are amazing. On the main street alone, there are four large supermarkets, four gas stations, five hardware stores, three bakeries and more than twenty places to eat. This town has just about everything a person could need: hotels, cabins, bed & breakfast, grocery stores, markets, fresh vegetable markets, pharmacies, medical and dental clinics, internet cafes, banking, clothing boutiques, Panamanian cafes, and restaurants specializing in international dishes. |
Preferred Vacation SpotOther aspects that contribute in making Panama’s town of Volcan a preferred vacation or even settlement destination are the low cost of living, amazing real estate opportunities and excellent facilities and a good infrastructure. If you long to enjoy a simple life style in the tranquility of a small mountainous village, Panama’s gorgeous town of Volcan is definitely your dream destination. |
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