Lake Baiano


The Republic of Panama is a paradise for lovers of ecological and hiking. Here, the local landscape can dramatically change from marshes to volcanic formations or from real jungles to snow-white beach sand. There are beautiful water bodies in this country, for example, Lake Bayano (Bayano).

More about Lake Baiano

Maybe, we should not compare Bayano with the lakes Baikal and Titicaca , but this is one of the largest lakes in the state of Panama. The area of ​​the lake is 353 sq. Km. km, and the origin of the reservoir is artificial. He owes his appearance to the construction of the Ascanio Villalaz HPP on the Bayano River of the same name. The river and lake bear the name of the local hero, the runaway African slave of Bayano, an active fighter against slavery in the 16th century.

On the shores of Lake Baiano are the Indians of the tribes of Embera, Kunas and Unan. If you travel with a guide, you can get to know the aborigines closer, learn their legends about the area. You will be told the most important myth about the underwater monster, but this is nothing more than a fairy tale for gullible tourists. Part of the southern shore of the lake is a kind of small caves and grottoes, where you can go or swim and admire the unusual views of the lake. And at the same time and colonies of bats living in these caves.

Lake Baiano is a wonderful place for fishing and real eco-tourism.

How to get to Lake Baiano?

It's quite easy to get to the lake: it lies between the cities of Chepo and Darien in the province of Panama, practically near the road. Focus on the coordinates in the navigator: 9 ° 7'44 "N and 78 ° 46'21" W. If you go from Panama , then to the lake you have to overcome about 90 km or a couple of hours' journey. By the way, the border with Colombia is not far away, so always keep documents for migration control at hand.

You can visit Lake Baiano as part of the excursion group. In this case, you will not only be told about local legends, but also transported across the lake by boat, will show all the caves and help to buy handmade souvenirs and amulets and local Indians.