10- REGION

Guna Yala:

Guna Yala is an indigenous region in Panama , inhabited by ethnic Guna . Formerly called the San Blas region until 1982, when its name changed to Guna Yala. Its capital is El Porvenir . Bounded on the north by the Caribbean Sea , south of the province of Darien and Embera - Wounnan , east and west Colombia Colon Province

Guna Guna Yala language means "Land Guna " or " Mountain Guna " . The area was formerly known as San Blas , later as Kuna Yala , but due to the claim that they do not pronounce the " K " in his native language , he changed his name by Guna Kuna from October 2011.

Location :

The Comarca Kuna Yala is located on the Caribbean coast of Panama . It comprises a strip of land 230 kilometers long and between 10 and 20 kilometers wide . The portion of land has an area of ​​3,220 km2 , approximately. This surface must be added the maritime area , including reefs, cays , islands                   (more than 360 ) and fishing areas . Adding all these areas , the Shire has a total area of over 5,400 km2.

 EMBERÁ-WOUNAAN

Embera-Wounaan is an indigenous region of Panama. It was created in 1983. Its area covers 4383.5 km ².

Their houses are generally built huts on stilts with a ladder shaped rack up at the end of the day to prevent animals from climbing the jungle. Normally do not have walls and the roof is made ​​of leaves of a palm called chonta, and are generally found on the banks of rivers.

The Embera inhabit the banks of the River Chucunaque Tuira, Tupiza, and Rio Chico and living in the province of Panama, Chagres River, Mocambo Abajo, San Antonio, Gamboa in Gatun and Maje.

Location:

The Embera-Wounaan is located in the province of Darien, specifically Chepigana districts and Pinogana.

Madugandí

It is an indigenous region of Panama . It was created in 1996 from territories east of the province of Panama , in the district of Chepo . It is a region of ethnic Guna . Currently not divided into districts and is designated capital. Its area is 2,318.8 km2 and is located near the river Bayano .

The atmosphere is colorful wrapped Madugandí and mystery. It is a visual delight see hundreds of homes made ​​of wood and palm leaves , with children dressed in colorful Gunas . What makes this region different from Guna Yala is the fact of not knowing much about them , for the little time they have to be official district . This fact supports his people even more quiet and with little influence of the modern world .

In this area you can buy a authentic mola , made by hand by women Gunas. This traditional art has worldwide recognition for the beauty and making them.

Location :

It is located about 90 kms , east of Panama City . The make the 12 communities , whose peoples are: Akua Yala , Ibedi , Pintupu , Icandi , Pirie, Cuinupdi , Nargandi , Ogobnawila , Diwar Sikua , Capandi , and Tabardi .

Ngobe-Bugle

Ngobe-Bugle indigenous is a region of the Republic of Panama. It was created in 1997 from lands of Bocas del Toro, Chiriqui and Veraguas. Its capital is Llano Tugri (Buabidí). The region is inhabited by ethnic Ngobe and Bugle, its area is 6,968 km2.

Location:

It is located in the western region of Panama. The region is crossed from west to east by the Cordillera Central mountain range or Tabasará, separating two geographical regions, the Atlantic or Caribbean region, which is covered by 40% of primary forest and where rivers are short and plentiful, and the Pacific region, heavily deforested and more travel rivers to the sea.

Wargandi

Wargandi is an indigenous region of Panama. It was created in 2000 in part of the territory north of the province of Darien, specifically Pinogana district. It is a region of ethnic Guna and his status is local township, so this has no political subdivision or capital.

Location:

It is located in the high basin of Rio Chucunaque, in the territory segregated districts Pinogana Chepigana and the province of Darien. They live in three communities Nurna, Wala and Morti.

How come?

In summer you can go by car (4x4), but in winter you have to get a boat.

9-PINEAPPLE BAY DARIEN:

BAHIA PIÑA EN DARIÉN 

For those who enjoy nature and adventure at sea, Pineapple Bay in the province of Darien, is the ideal place. This bay is known as the paradise of the Black Marlin Sportfishing, has been the scene of numerous competitions, in which more than 250 have broken world records, is visited by people from all over the world.

In Bahia Piña are conducting fish conservation campaigns through the use of circle hooks and catch and release policy, to ensure the sustainability of the species in Panamanian waters, so that future generations can enjoy sport fishing tourism.

How come?

Pineapple Bay is just one hour's flight from Panama City, taking a plane at the airport Marcos A. Gelabert in Albrook.

8-ISLAND BIRDS IN MOUTHS OF TORO:

ISLA PÁJAROS EN BOCAS DEL TORO

Visit the charming Bird Island, also known as Cayo Swan or Swan's Cay, which is located near Isla Colon in Bocas del Toro Province and is one of the most beautiful islands of the archipelago. Here you can enjoy crystal clear waters, spectacular scenery and one of the most impressive bird sanctuaries in the country. A unique and protected now, since you have to get permission to land on the island, the purpose is to protect the wide variety of birds that live in it, such as pelicans, gulls, frigate birds and pelicans.

Birds Island is visited by Panamanian foreign scientists interested in its variety of flora and fauna, where you can also see beautiful starfish all along the shore of the beach, coral reefs, mangroves and rock formations in its clear waters. There also reach sea turtles and other aquatic life species nesting seasons.

How come?

To visit Birds Island have to take a plane at the airport Marcos A. Gelabert in Albrook to Isla Colon, or bus on the Grand National Transportation Terminal in Albrook and head to Almirante or Changuinola. Once there, take a boat to take you to Isla Colon, where you can find a variety of accommodations that fit the economy of almost any visitor. And from Isla Colon will find a variety of tours that will lead you to and around Bird Island, an adventure sure never forget.

7-Fort San Lorenzo: Fuerte de San Lorenzo

The Fort of San Lorenzo, located at the entrance to the Chagres River in the province of Colon, Panama. It was declared by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1980 under the name of the Fortifications on the Caribbean coast of Panama, with the fortifications of the city of Portobelo. They were defensive system transatlantic trade Crown of Spain and are a fine example of military architecture of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.

The fort of San Lorenzo is one of the oldest Spanish forts in America. It is located next to what was the old seat of the town of Chagres , at the mouth of the river of the same name , and it was through this river that the pirate Henry Morgan came to the city of Panama " La Vieja " to plunder .
As we have seen , Francis Drake attacks off the coast of the Kingdom of the mainland in 1572 , especially the attacks on God's Name and the Camino Real , which was the way by which transited the treasures that came from Peru , forced to build a defense system in the Atlantic ports. So they decided to build Fort San Lorenzo to protect the entrance of the waterway that penetrated near the old city of Panama .
The work began in 1598 by order of King Philip II and completed in 1601. The planes of the massive fortress were made ​​by the Italian engineer Bautista Antonelli . The Castle of San Lorenzo was built on top of a high reef , completely dominating position of the Chagres River entrance .

6-CHURCH OF SANTA FOUGHT IN THE SAINTS:

 IGLESIA DE SANTA LIBRADA EN LOS SANTOS

One of the most representative churches of Panama , its history and architectural beauty . Under the patronage of Santa Librada , this church dates back to the eighteenth century , was Declared a National Historic Landmark in 1954 .

History

The construction of this important Catholic church was completed on March 9, 1789 in Baroque style , but the whole building had to be rebuilt Because of an earthquake That occurred on November 25 , 1802.

It is Said That rested until 1958 on the church of Santa Librada of Las Tablas container containing an urn , According to the elderly of the village, where land was crucified Santa Librada and some of the Remains of his body , que reached Tables With The image of La Peregrina in 1671.

How come ?

Since the Great National Transport Terminal Panama City, That there are buses leave for the City of Las Tablas, only 4 hours away . Similarly , for self can be reached by the Panamerican Highway, to reach Currency Takes the bridge to Azuero road to the village of Las Tablas

5-The Buckets Gualaca: Los Cangilones de Gualaca

The Buckets Gualaca is one of the best resorts in the province of Chiriqui and greatest tourist attraction Gualaca district . It is a pretty spa visited both by Panamanians as foreigners thanks for easy access , for its beautiful scenery and of course for its refreshing waters . The Gualaca Buckets is a natural spa , a rock formation that the passage of the river Esti molded into a narrow channel and a natural pool.

On a sunny hot day is nothing better than jumping from a rock in the river and let the current through crawl along the rocky canyon to the pool at the end . And if you get cold after bathing so you can lie in the sun hot rocks and get their heat.

The same place has no tourist facilities , there is only bathrooms. But the people here are pretty close and you can get everything you need. There are several food stalls offer BBB ( good, nice , cheap ) or you can bring drinks and snacks if you irresistible laziness casually walk to the village .

Your name due to rock formations as a container or a pot created by thousands of years by Esti river which are in place. ( Spanish language dictionary : Bucket - large clay container or metal, mainly as pitcher , used to carry, hold or measure liquids ).

4-Minor Basilica of St. James (Nata): Basílica Menor de Santiago Apóstol (Natá)

The Basilica of St. James or simply Nata Basilica, officially declared Nata Parish Church is a Catholic church built in what is now known as Nata in Cocle Province, Republic of Panama. Construction began in 1522 and took more than one hundred years to complete. Completed in the last third of the seventeenth century and the late eighteenth century, is considered the cultural and religious architectural most historically significant bequeathed by the Spanish in Panamanian territory.
The Basilica was four bells distinguished by the names Blessed Sacrament and Immaculate Conception ', St. Joseph and St. James the Greater Roa and cast in 1690. The fourth was a gift from Panamanian bishop, Monsignor Manuel Joaquín González, cast in 1804