Western and Central Darién
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The western Darién is fairly accessible by road from Panama City. The Lago Bayano area is particularly easy to get to, and it’s now also possible to drive north across the western Darién all the way to Kuna Yala.
Most people heading farther east than that prefer to fly.
However, travelers with more time than money can get to La Palma, El Real, and parts of Parque Nacional Darién by road and boat.
© William Friar from Moon Panama, 3rd Edition
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