Inside The Notorious Darien Gap (Photos From The Jungle)
The Darien Gap is a remote, roadless swath of jungle on the border of Panama & Colombia. Known as a smuggling corridor between the two, it’s rarely seen by outsiders.
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Panama lies on the strip of land linking Central and South America, creating a portal via the Panama Canal which connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean.
Panama is a land of juxtaposition, with highlights including the capital of Panama City, the historical Casco Viejo District, and the National Metropolitan park.
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Recent Articles
The Day I Was Kicked Out of a Panamanian Village…
After traveling through the Darien Gap by piragua canoe to visit a remote jungle village, I was forced to leave when security forces kicked me out.
Panama City Unmasked [PHOTO ESSAY]
Panama City is not like other cities in Central America. A unique mixture of modern skyscrapers and crumbling neighborhoods full of history.
Piragua Fishing With Kuna Indians In The Darien
Fishing is a major source of food and income for the indigenous people of Panama’s Darien provence. We joined them in an attempt to catch our dinner.
Untamed Wilderness: Hiking In The Darien Gap
Pain suddenly shot through my arm, awakening me in the middle of the night. That was soon followed by no feeling at all. Poison had rendered it completely useless.
End Of The Road: Driving To Yaviza In The Darien
“Vamos!” snaps the heavily armed man dressed in military fatigues. We reluctantly follow him and his AK-47 off our tacky disco school bus and stumble into the early morning light.