A volcano in Panama ? Yep! The volcano is inactive, but still I found it to be an exciting place to experience. The Baru Volcano National Park is about a five-hour drive from Panama City . The roads are mostly paved and the views along the way are astounding. The park is in the Province of Chiriqui , on the Cordillera de Salamanca. The park can be easily accessed from the town of Boquete by trails that lead from the town to the summit of the volcano. There is comfortable lodging in Boquete. Read - Cold beverages await you upon your return:) Hiking to the of the volcano, which is 11,000 feet above sea level, takes about four hours. During the climb, much evidence can be seen of the last eruption, which occurred sometime in the sixth century AD. Successful hikers will be rewarded at the top of the Volcano Baru (the highest point in Panama ) with spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, as well as large part of the Panamanian jungles of eastern Panama . Wildlife is abundant in the area. Also, the park is the source of the River Caldera, whose waters generate hydroelectric power for the entire country. A trip to Baru Volcano National Park is an excellent adventure and one that is not likely to be forgotten. Do not forget your camera, hiking boots, and insect repellent. Good journeys!