THE GUIDE - The Rough Guide to Panama - page 399

THE DARIÉN FROM THE AIR
Highlights
1 Lago Bayano Take a boat ride in search of caiman lurking in the lake's muddy fringes, and
venture into the bat-infested Cuevas de Majé.
2 Parque Nacional Darién On the banks of a picturesque river, the ANAM refuge of Rancho
Frío provides the best access to the natural wonders of the Parque Nacional Darién.
3 Staying with the Emberá Spend a few nights in the villages of Mogué, La Marea or La
Chunga, where you can learn about Emberá culture and the surrounding rainforest.
4 Harpy eagle nest Stake out the nest of the world's most powerful raptor and wait for a
parent to swoop into view and deliver a monkey to their needy chick. For more information,
see Hiking and birdwatching .
5 Río Sambú A gloriously sinuous river, lined with mangroves and rainforest, and populated
with ibis, herons and kingfishers.