Volcán Barú
| Barú | |
|---|---|
Volcán Barú and the mountain city of Boquete | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,475 m (11,401 ft) |
| Prominence | 1,354 m (4,442 ft) |
| Parent peak | Cerro Kamuk |
| Isolation | 73.9 km (45.9 mi) |
| Listing | |
| Coordinates | 8°48′31.72″N 82°32′32.42″W / 8.8088111°N 82.5423389°W |
| Geography | |
| Country | Panama |
| Parent range | Talamanca Range |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Stratovolcano |
| Last eruption | 1550 ± 10 years |
The Volcán Barú (also Volcán de Chiriquí) is an active stratovolcano and the tallest mountain in Panama, at 3,475 metres (11,401 ft) high. It lies about 35 km (22 mi) off the border of Costa Rica. It is also the twelfth highest peak in Central America.
Due to its height and the narrowness of the isthmus of Panama, it is possible (though relatively rare) to see both the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea from Volcán Barú's peak on a clear day.