How We’ll Cross the Darien Gap

🇵🇦 ⛌ 🇨🇴 We’re nearing the end of the Pan-American Highway and need to figure out how to cross the dreaded Darien Gap.

It’s 100km of mountainous jungles and swamp where no roads exist. Most overland travelers fly over the Darien Gap but we’re aiming to cross it on foot. Here’s what we know and where we’re at in the planning process!

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Check Out Other GoRUFFLY Episodes

Across the Darien, Part 5: “Why We Travel”

The GoRUFFLY pack endures grueling days and dozens of harrowing miles through perilous jungle to complete the overland crossing of the Darien Gap where, upon reaching Colombia, they continue the around-the-world motorcycle journey through South America.

Across the Darien, Part 4: “I Think We’ve Got It”

With support from the Panamanian Border Service (SENAFRONT), the GoRUFFLY pack begins a harrowing trek across the perilous Darien Gap jungle, encountering thousands of desperate migrants who report armed theft and assault.

Across the Darien, Part 3: “Are You Broken?”

Jess pushes the GoRUFFLY pack hard through Central America, overcoming motorcycle crashes, military checkpoints, and international borders, to reach Panama and begin their harrowing trek across the Darien Gap jungle.