Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(campsite US$5)
Camping is available in the park and on the trail to the summit from the
Boquete side, along the Sendero Los Quetzales or at the ranger station at the entrance to
the Sendero Los Quetzales on the Cerro Punta side.
Information
Admission to the park is paid at either of the trailheads leading to the summit or at the
ranger station on the Cerro Punto side of the Sendero Los Quetzales.
The best time to visit is during the dry season, especially early in the morning when
wildlife is most active.
Be advised that overnight temperatures can drop below freezing, and it may be windy
and cold during the day, particularly in the morning - dress accordingly.
Getting There & Away
The trailhead leading to the summit of Volcán Barú is best accessed from the town of Bo-
quete while the Sendero Los Quetzales is best approached from Cerro Punta.
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Volcán
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Volcán is the first town of major size that you pass along the route to La Amistad, though
the town is dwarfed by its namesake. Clinging to the flanks of the towering Volcán Barú,
the town of Volcán has a pleasant feel and serves as a good base for excursions and eat-
ing, though the lodgings pickings are slim. However, if you're feeling nostalgic for the
days when Boquete was just another mountain town in Chiriquí, this may be the perfect
stop for you.
The road that links Concepción and Volcán forks in the center of town: one arrow
points left toward Río Sereno, on the Costa Rican border (47km); the other points right
toward Cerro Punta (16km), the entrance to the Sendero Los Quetzales.
Sights & Activities
Arte Cruz Volcán - Artesanía en Madera
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