Guna Yala, Indigenous comarca in northeast Panama
The territory spans 2,306 square kilometers along the Caribbean coast, incorporating mainland Panama and 365 small coral islands of the San Blas archipelago.
The region gained autonomy after the Guna Revolution of 1925, when indigenous people fought against government restrictions on their traditional practices.
The General Congress Guna maintains political authority over the territory, with representatives from all communities gathering to make decisions for their population.
Visitors need special permits from the Guna authorities to enter the comarca, and transportation options include small aircraft services from Panama City.
The territory contains the Área Silvestre de Narganá, a 994-square-kilometer wildlife reserve with primary forests and numerous bird species.
Location: Panama
Shares border with: Panamá Province, Colón Province, Chocó Department
GPS coordinates: 9.29611,-78.34417
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:12
Panama features a variety of photographic settings, from the colonial district of Casco Viejo to the fine sandy beaches of the San Blas Islands. Panama City combines historic heritage and modern architecture, including Frank Gehry's Biomuseo and the Miraflores locks that showcase canal engineering. Walks such as Cinta Costera or Amador Causeway offer views over the bay and the city skyline. Beyond the city, the country reveals rich and accessible nature. The Baru volcano rises over 3400 meters in Chiriquí province, while the Bocas del Toro archipelago hosts secluded beaches with turquoise waters. Tropical forests, marine reserves, and mountain trails complete this landscape diversity, making Panama a full photographic destination between the Atlantic and Pacific.
Panamá Viejo
129.5 km
Sub Marine Explorer
125.7 km
Chagres National Park
127.5 km
Panamá Viejo Cathedral
129.5 km
Ocean Two
127.1 km
Vitri Tower
127.1 km
Bayano Lake
48.5 km
Iglesia y Convento de las Monjas de la Concepción
129.8 km
Isla Bayoneta
119.3 km
Cancha de Entrenamiento Luis Tapia
127.2 km
Bayano Caves
59.4 km
Ocean One
128.4 km
Punta Patiño
119.1 km
Baha'i House in Panama City
131.8 km
Fortín de la Natividad
130.5 km
Puente del Matadero
130.6 km
Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco
130 km
Puente del Rey
129.4 km
Iglesia y Convento de la Merced
130.3 km
Casa Terrín
129.5 km
Iglesia y Convento de San José
129.4 km
Plaza Mayor
129.5 km
Casas Reales
129.3 km
Iglesia y Convento de Santo Domingo
129.5 km
Casas Oeste
129.6 km
Hospital de San Juan de Dios
129.8 km
Iglesia y Convento de la Compañía de Jesús
129.7 km
Casa Alarcón
129.5 kmReviews
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