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Darién
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Darién
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This is the vast expanse of swamps and forests between Panama and Colombia that blocks any overland route between the two countries. For decades, Darién has also not been considered very safe.
Overview of Darién
This is the vast expanse of swamps and forests between Panama and Colombia that blocks any overland route between the two countries. For decades, Darién has also not been considered very safe.
Key Facts
- Type of place: territorial subdivision.
- Tourist interest: (worth seeing).
- Location:
- Local time:
- Main town: La Palma (approx. 4,500 inhabitants).
- Population: 55,346 inhabitants (2016).
- Area: 11,892 km².
- Density: 4.6 inhabitants/km².
- Highest point: 2,280 m.
- Lowest point: sea level.
- Coastline:
- Website: http://www.traveldarienpanama.com