Climb Volcán Barú (3,474m), the highest peak in Panama, from Boquete
One of the members of our team takes you to the summit of the highest mountain in Panama. Follow him and discover stunning views from Volcán Barú!
Private
Cordillera Talamanca
1 Day
Jan - Apr, Dec
High
Intermediate
Highlights
- Reach the top of the highest peak in Panama.
- Explore a steep and rugged terrain with an expert.
- Enjoy a unique view of both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea.
Description
Volcán Barú is the highest peak in Panama and an amazing mountaineering destination. This is your chance to reach its summit under expert guidance: join a member of our team for a mountaineering day trip!
Also known as Volcán de Chiriquí, the Barú (3,474m) is an active dormant volcano in Panama, 35km from the border with Costa Rica. It is protected by a National Park since 1976 and has a rich flora and fauna. With fertile highlands and charming mountain villages all around it, such as Volcán and Boquete, it receives climbers every day, especially from December to April.
On this day outing, we will climb this mountain and stand at the highest point of Panamá. Due to its altitude, and also to the narrowness of the Isthmus of Panama, the summit of Barú is one of the few places from which you can see both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea!
We will explore a fabulous terrain featuring green hills, a lush jungle, and scenic rocky cliffs. So, you should have some hiking experience and a good fitness level. It is a 13.5km route with an elevation gain of 2,270m, and the total duration of the outing is about 12 hours. In addition, be ready for extremely cold temperatures and strong winds!
So, if you want to climb the highest peak in Panama, please get in touch with us. Let’s live an unforgettable alpine adventure and get to the top of Volcán Barú!
If you are looking for something easier, check out our Half-day hiking on El Pianista trail.
Price includes
- Guiding fee
Equipment you will need to bring
Water bottle
Hat, Headlamp, Rain Gear Snacks, Food, Hiking shoes, Sunscreen, Warm clothing
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What people are saying about Explore-Share
Man
Climbing with guide Guillaume was absolutely a highlight of my 2-week Europe vacation. Originally, we were planning on climbing in the Calanques, but the park was closed due to wind and fire danger. Guillaume chose another amazing location (Pic de Bretagne) based on my climbing abilities and preferences and kindly offered train station pick-up and hotel drop off, which I appreciated very much. The multi-pitch route we did was not only fun but also the right amount of challenge, which I thoroughly enjoyed. The communication from the team (Gauthier) was prompt and clear—highly recommend!
Maxine
Luis Silva was a great climbing guide and belayer! He taught me how to do moves that were difficult and encouraged me to try routes that were challenging for me! Because of his encouragement, I managed to complete these routes! I really enjoyed the climbs and completed 8 routes in the Sesimbra/Azoia area. The weather was perfect, no direct sun and cool enough to enjoy the climbs. Explore-Share made booking an outdoor climbing experience in Lisbon extremely easy. Luis, our guide, was fantastic, and the platform’s organization was flawless.
Valeriya
You’re simply the best!!! :))) Explore-Share made everything easy and stress-free. Will definitely use again.
Joshua
We had Léo as a guide for our day climb in Fonty. We were blessed with a knowledgeable, warm, and instructive guide. Communication with Léo and Ivan was smooth and swift. Explore-Share was excellent in arranging everything for our day climb. The communication was quick, and the platform was easy to use, making our adventure stress-free.
Cami
Patrick was a great guide. He took us on an intermediate Via Ferrata at Passo Sella. Renato was quick to respond with any outreach on the Explore-Share platform. The booking process was straightforward, and once Patrick was confirmed, all went well. It was a wonderful experience, and I’d highly recommend the platform.
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