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The Lost Mine of Tisingal in Chiriqui Panama Myth or Truth
An exploration-age legend centers on the Tisingal mine in Chiriqui Panama. The article traces Spanish colonial records from 16th and 17th centuries, wars with Indians, and later discoveries near Cana and other rivers, noting hostile terrain and distrust of whites while detailing old graves, inscriptions, and gold artifacts tied to the mythic mine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Costa Rica
Chiriqui
Republic of Panama
Pacific
Atlantic
Cartago
Tisingal
Department of
Republic of
Quebrada Ancha
Quebrada de Oro
Concepcion de la Estrella
Indiana
Boruca
Tuis
Jose Cabecar
Concepcion
Fale
Garci-Munog
Quepo
Couto
Guaymi
Turucaca
Garci-Munoz
Golfo Dulce
Aci
Uriaba
Xarixaba
Yabo
Cuba
Cabara
Baretto
Tabiete
Arabora
Cabangara
Quecabangara
la Estrella
Rio de la Estrella
Sixiola River
Cana
Chiriqu
Buenos Aires
David
Roger