Darien is the largest province in Panama and it is the one with the least amount of population. Not only is this region rich in flora and fauna, but also in history. Getting in the jungles of Darien is discovering a lost paradise, where the Lungs of America is located, also known as Darien Gap or Panamanian Amazonia, name given to the World Heritage National Darien Park by several tourists.
Visiting Darien and its hidden treasures is an adventure. Its hotel offer is very limited and it is a trip for backpackers. One of its main attractions is observing dolphins, which swim next to the boats that navigate Tuira and Chucunaque Rivers. Places as Punta Patino, Punta Cueca, Boca Chica Island, Boca Grande and El Encanto are must-see destinies. Its gastronomic offer is basically seafood and the best place for this is Punta Alegre Town.
Darien has an incredible diversity of fish; it is an amazing relaxing destiny and the ideal place to enjoy its beaches. The south of Darien is great for extreme adventures; it is a sanctuary for those who love sport fishing in Pina Bay. Here you will be able to meet the Chocoes and learn about their culture and it is the only place in Darien that has a luxurious hotel.