Volcán

Chiriquí

A highland town among mountains and farms, at the foot of Volcán Barú and near the Costa Rica border.

Volcán is a town and corregimiento in the Tierras Altas district of Chiriquí province. Located on the slopes of Volcán Barú, it is a cool, fertile area surrounded by farms, forests, and mountain scenery.

Nature and countryside

The area is known for its vegetable, strawberry, and flower farms, and for green landscapes reminiscent of the tropical Alps. From here you can reach hiking trails, viewpoints, and Volcán Barú National Park.

What to do

Tour the farms and farmers' markets, visit the Volcán Lakes (high-altitude wetlands), and enjoy the cool mountain climate all year round.