Spanish Cannon

Darién Province


This cannon dating back to the time of the conquistadors takes pride of place in El Real's main square.


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Nearby Darién Province attractions

1. Footbridge

4.19 MILES

This wobbly suspension footbridge over the Río Chucunaque links Yaviza proper with the 'suburb' of Puerto Nuevo.

2. Fuerte de San Gerónimo

4.37 MILES

Yaviza's only real 'sight' (apart from the wobbly footbridge spanning the Río Chucunaque), the ruined Fort of St Geronimo, built by the Spanish to keep…

4. Cerro Pirre

8.4 MILES

One of the tallest peaks in Parque Nacional Darién, Pirre has a ranger station and a lodge where you can spend the night.

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