Place to visit
Darién National Park, Colombia: what it is and when to go
Darién National Park is a national park in Panamá (Parque Nacional de Darién) in Colombia. Interests: Nature, History and Wildlife. The best time to visit is December to February and June to August. There are about 12 h 27 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. It has articles in 36 Wikipedias: it is one of the ten best-known places in Colombia out of the 566 on this site. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- National park in Panamá · Nature, History, Wildlife
- Local name
- Parque Nacional de Darién
- Where
- Colombia
- Best time
- December to February and June to August.
- Nearest airport
- MDE Medellín, 304 km as the crow flies
- Protection
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Coordinates
- 7.88147, -77.56197
What it is and where
Darién National Park is a national park in Panamá (Parque Nacional de Darién) in Colombia. It has articles in 36 Wikipedias: it is one of the ten best-known places in Colombia out of the 566 on this site.
Its coordinates are 7.88147, -77.56197; the nearest main airport is Jose Maria Córdova International Airport (MDE, Medellín), 304 km as the crow flies. How to get around Colombia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Protection
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
It is one of the Nature, History and Wildlife places in Colombia. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Darién National Park is December to February and June to August.
- JanBest time11:35
- FebBest time11:45
- MarPossible11:57
- AprPossible12:11
- MayPossible12:22
- JunBest time12:27
- JulBest time12:25
- AugBest time12:16
- SepPossible12:02
- OctPossible11:49
- NovPossible11:38
- DecBest time11:33
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
There are about 12 h 27 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | December to February and June to August | March to May and September to November |
| History | December to February and June to August | March to May and September to November |
| Wildlife | December to February and June to August | March to May and September to November |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Darién National Park has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Colombia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Colombia
To enter Colombia there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid passport and onward ticket”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Colombia checklist. Currency: Colombian peso (COP); plugs: Type A and B · 110 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter); emergencies: 123 for everything.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Los Katíos National ParkNational park in Colombia40 km
- Ruta migrante por Tapón del Darién Acandí (Col) - Bajo Chiquito (Pan), PELIGROSAHiking71 km
- Gulf of UrabáNorthern coast of Colombia81 km
- Cabaña de pinoMountains · Hiking106 km
- Volcán De Lodo Virgen Del CobreVolcano107 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Colombia guide.
More in Colombia: Nature
- Nevado del Ruiz: volcanic mountain in Colombia
- Galeras: volcanic mountain in Colombia
- Yopal: capital of the Colombian department of Casanare
- Pico Cristóbal Colón: mountain in Colombia
- Nevado del Huila: second highest mountain in Colombia
- Nevado del Tolima: volcano located in the Central Andes of Colombia
Every Colombia place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Darién National Park?
It is a national park in Panamá (Parque Nacional de Darién in the local language) in Colombia. It has articles in 36 Wikipedias: it is one of the ten best-known places in Colombia out of the 566 on this site.
When is the best time to visit Darién National Park?
December to February and June to August. There are about 12 h 27 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change.
How do you get to Darién National Park?
The nearest main airport is Jose Maria Córdova International Airport (MDE), 304 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Colombia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Colombia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Los Katíos National Park, Ruta migrante por Tapón del Darién Acandí (Col) - Bajo Chiquito (Pan), PELIGROSA, Gulf of Urabá. The rest is in the Colombia guide.
Keep reading
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- ColombiaBefore travelling to Colombia: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism for up to 90 days, extendable to 180 per year.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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