Talk:Darién Gap

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[edit] First to cross

British explorer John Blashford-Snell claims to have made the first crossing in 1972. Here is the link http://www.ses-explore.org/default.aspx?section=aboutses&page=johnblashfordsnell Brentford 16:16, 5 Jan 2005 (UTC)

According to the 1991 edition of the Guinness Book of Records:

"... so as to by-pass the Darién gap.

This was first traversed by the Land Rover La Cucaracha Carinosa (The Affectionate Cockroach) of the Trans-Darién Expedition 1959-60, crewed by former SAS man Richard E. Bevir (UK) and engineer Terence John Whitfield (Australia). They left Chepo, Panama on 2 Feb 1960 and reached Quibdó, Columbia on 17 June, averaging 201 m 220 yd per hour of indescribable difficulty." —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 213.78.71.70 (talk • contribs) 09:28, 23 February 2005.

[edit] Bypassing the gap?

Is there a ferry service or anything convenient to bypass the gap, if traveling by car? —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 209.99.108.2 (talk • contribs) 17:33, 10 February 2005.

[edit] Origin of name?

Why is it called Darien? --Gbleem 13:14, 14 July 2006 (UTC)

Perhaps because of the name of the province in Panama where part of it is located? 74.38.32.128 05:45, 5 October 2006 (UTC)
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