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    Volcan, Panama

    The small town of Volcan lies on the side of the Baru Volcano, one of the region's most impressive landmarks. Learn about Volcan here.

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        Volcan, Panama: Everything You Need To Know

        Volcan is one of the cooler places in Panama. Located at an altitude of over 4000 feet, on a volcano. This huge volcano, Volcan Baru, has the highest peak in Panama. The volcano is long dormant, and perfectly safe. If you make it to the peak you are rewarded with a view that takes in the Pacific Ocean to one side, and the Caribbean to the other.

        Most people do not visit nor live in Volcán for the town itself. For most, it’s the impressive scenery and a chance to get in touch with nature. This makes the area an attractive place for expats looking for a quiet, laid-back lifestyle.

        The area surrounding Volcán is one of the most picturesque areas of Panama, with long, wide vistas of rolling hills shrouded in cloud mist. It’s not unusual to see sprawling homes with picture windows designed for the incredible view.

        Also, it is a popular place for farming. Volcán, the agricultural center of Panama, and the low rolling hills provide an ideal location to cultivate produce.

        Horse and dairy farms are popular, as well as traditional vegetable farms. Not a day in Volcán goes by without seeing trucks cruising the hillside heaped with carrots, tomatoes, onions, and potatoes. It’s part of the local charm of the region.

        Farming is not for everyone. Fortunately, the highlands offer a variety of outdoor activities. Volcán Barú National Park, which is just down the road, features a plethora of hiking trails. The trails range in difficulty and length, with one six-hour trail wrapping around the side of Volcán Barú to Boquete. You can also head to the summit of the volcano from here.

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          Outdoor Life in Volcán

          If hiking is not your fancy, there are plenty of other outdoor activities in the Volcán area. 

          One example is the Lagunas de Volcán—two wetland lakes that sit at 4,000 feet—the highest lakes in all of Panama. Here you can catch a fresh bass dinner and head home to grill out as you watch the sun set into the cloud bank.

          Panama is home to over 900 species of birds, so even if you don’t catch dinner, you’ll enjoy a day full of bird-watching. Birds of particular interest at the lakes are rose-throated becards and pale-billed woodpeckers.

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            An often overlooked yet incredible site 7 miles south of Volcán is Cañon Macho de Monte. This is a canyon formed by the river, Río Macho de Monte, and is a popular day spot. Although some adventurous tourists visit, the area is usually filled with locals. The canyon itself is spectacular but also provides a host of activities.

            Depending on what part of the canyon you’re in, the river offers class IV rapids for kayakers and areas for the more sedentary choice of inner-tubing or to relax in the cool water. Although the river is the main attraction here, remember to look up occasionally as the canyon is home to a high quantity of bird species, the most notable being the fiery-billed aracaris, riverside wrens, orange-bellied trogons, and orange-collared manakins.

            Ultimately, Volcán is a small community with basic amenities. It might not seem like there’s much to offer while driving down the main road, but locals know straying off the beaten path is the key to discovery.

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              The town boasts restaurants that range from familiar Mexican food, to hole-in-the-wall mom and pop stands, to upscale dining with “American” fare.

              When it comes to accommodations, the area offers affordable hotels, but, like most foreigners, you can also  rent private homes  and apartments. Hotel Bambito Resort is a popular place to visit for a fresh trout dinner caught in the hotel’s lake.

              Volcan Or Boquete?

              The biggest advantage Volcan has over Boquete is the cost of living. Real estate is far cheaper. Land is also readily available for people who prefer to build their own house. While there are some restaurants and a small supermarket, the lack of infrastructure puts some people off living here. If you love being outside, and enjoy the quiet life, Volcan is perfect.

              Most importantly, nightlife in Volcán is fairly nonexistent.

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                Continue up the road and you’ll reach the quaint community of Cerro Punta where the road is lined with small vendors selling a variety of local goods. Raspberry jam, strawberry wine, and sweets and medicinal herbs are just a few things available. Small nurseries and plant vendors also sell everything from cacti to roses. The highlands climate is a shocking contrast in flora from the rest of Panama.

                Cerro Punta is also home to the renowned Finca Dracula—home to over 2,000 orchid species from Panama and South America. Cerro Punta’s climate is particularly hospitable to orchids, especially the genus Dracula.

                The finca is home to 119 out of 120 species of the Dracula Orchid. Be advised that Finca Dracula is not open year-round. Visitors interested in visiting should plan accordingly.

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                  Volcan, Panama- FAQs

                  Volcan is a small town, but only 45 minutes way from the big city of David. Although the expat community is strong here, there are very few of the tourists that you find in Boquete. The town is peaceful.

                  The region looks more like Europe than Panama. The difference in scenery and climate as you drive down into David is pronounced.

                  Volcan is far more affordable than neighboring Boquete. Firstly, it doesn’t have the same ammount of expats living here.

                  Expat communities push up the price of property in Panama. Secondly, many of the houses are outside of town. Living further away from local stores and restaurants pushes down the cost of real estate.

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