Ngäbe-Buglé

Panama's largest and most populous comarca: mountains, waterfalls, and Ngäbe and Buglé culture.

Ngäbe-Buglé is Panama's largest and most populous indigenous comarca, created in 1997 from lands of Bocas del Toro, Chiriquí, and Veraguas. Its capital is Llano Tugrí, known as Buäbti in Ngäbere.

Mountains and culture

The comarca covers the central mountain range, with mountain landscapes, rivers, and waterfalls. The Ngäbe and Buglé peoples preserve their language, their traditional dress — such as the naguas — and their customs.

What to see and do

Visit its communities respectfully, discover waterfalls and mountain trails, and get to know the crafts and daily life of its people.