Madugandí, Indigenous comarca in Chepo District, Panama
Madugandí is an indigenous territory in eastern Panama with forests, rivers, and scattered communities. The landscape is shaped by waterways and large tracts of natural land between settlements.
The territory gained official status as an autonomous Guna region through national legislation in 1996. This legal recognition secured land rights and self-governance for the people living here.
The Guna people shape daily life through their own governance, traditional crafts, and community decision-making practices. Visitors can observe these living customs in how settlements are organized and how people interact.
The region is sparsely populated with several villages connected by basic routes. Visitors should expect limited infrastructure and rely on local transportation to move between communities.
Extensive forest between villages provides space for traditional hunting and gathering practices. This spaciousness allows the Guna to maintain their land use methods without population pressure.
Location: Panama
GPS coordinates: 9.24200,-78.22000
Latest update: December 20, 2025 14:27
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