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Barú Volcano Tour
Visit the highest point in the country, which also happens to be a volcano! At 3,474 meters high, the towering Baru Volcano is the 12th highest peak in Central America and the only place in the world where, on the clearest of days, you can see the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans at the same time. The Volcano and its surrounding land feature five different ecosystems thanks to a combination of rainforest highlands, as well as the byproducts of volcanic eruptions that occurred millions of years ago.
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Cañon Macho de Monte
Located in Chiriquí, it is a natural beauty turned into a waterfall that has its origin in the proximity to the Barú Volcano, with crystal clear water. The canyon itself is not very big, since in distance it is about 250 meters. The walls are 15 meters high and their width varies between 4 to 6 meters approximately.
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Lagunas de Volcán
The Lagunas de Volcán are two wetland lakes set outside the town of Volcán in Panama’s western highlands. The wetlands are protected and, at almost 4,000 feet (1,200 m), the highest in Panama.
The two lakes vary in size and have an average temperature of 57 °F (14 °C). Dense green trees surround the water and the Barú Volcano peeks up in the distance. It’s a pretty place.
This is a good area for birding. Birds seen here include pale-billed woodpeckers, flycatchers, antbirds, masked ducks, and rose-throated becards.
The Lagunas de Volcán are tough to find, so it’s best to go with a guide. They’re a 15-minute drive from Volcán. There are no facilities here, so be sure to bring any food or water that you will want.
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Sitio Arqueológico Barriles
It is an open window to the past, a place in the highlands of Volcán where, during the last 100 years, archaeological pieces have been discovered that try to unveil the mystery of the ancient civilizations that inhabited the slopes of Volcán Barú.
Located just 6 km from Volcán, Sitio Barriles is a thematic garden where there are interesting petroglyphs or stone engravings made by ancient inhabitants of the region, invaluable vestiges that tell us about the past of humanity, present in many other regions of the world.
Pieces such as tripods (ceramic) and tables (stone) can be seen at this site, a true open-air museum, on land owned by the Landau-Haux family, who have become the guardians of this impressive cultural treasure.
This exciting place is waiting for you to be part of the historical and cultural legacy that Sitio Barriles offers visitors, while the Landau-Haux family will make you part of this beauty that many people do not know. If you want any information on how to visit the site, write in the section (visit us).
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