Volcán Barú
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 Volcán Barú and Boquete town |
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| Elevation | 3,474 metres (11,397 feet) |
| Location | Panama |
| Range | Talamanca Range |
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| Type | Stratovolcano |
| Last eruption | 1550 ± 10 years |
The Volcán Barú (also Volcán de Chiriqui) is the tallest mountain in Panama and is 3,474 meters (11,397 feet) high.
A dormant volcano just south of the Continental Divide in the western Chiriquí Province, it is surrounded by a fertile area of cool highlands drained by the Chiriquí and Caldera rivers. The towns of Volcan and Cerro Punta can be found on its western side, while Boquete is on the eastern flank.
The last major eruption of the volcano was about 500 AD. There are reports and some evidence of a minor eruption around 1550 AD.
Due to its height and Panama's relatively short width, it is possible to see both the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea from Volcán Barú's peak on a clear day.
The occasional fall of snow has been reported in the summit, where the minimal temperature can be below 0ºC (32ºF) and the formation of frost is frequent during the dry season.
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