Panama, does it apply for South America? If so, I'd like to present my new favorite place on earth. Panama, Boquete Mt Baru, the highest peak and mesmerizing volcano. 3477m above sea level with the view over two oceans and a beautiful and diverse landscape surrounding it. THE place to watch the sun rise. After four and a half hours exhausting climb starting midnight, we reached the summit, lucky enough to catch the stars.