Río Caña Surprises with its Native Gastronomy

Award-winning Panamanian chef Mario Castrellón, in his quest to promote native Panamanian cuisine, participated in the Ari Ugüenrien (Let's Cook Together) culinary exchange in the remote coastal community of Río Caña Abajo, Kusapín District, Ngäbe Buglé region, where women showed him their gastronomic treasures. By: Alexander Arosemena for La Prensa published Sep 29, 2021

We follow the inhospitable regional coast, thick with lush vegetation, dotted with islets and impressive rock formations. Behind us, in the background, is the monumental central mountain range.