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This study addresses the problems and challenges faced by the community of El Tamarindo in Darién, Panama, from a comprehensive perspective that considers social, economic, cultural, and environmental aspects. It contextualizes the community's situation, characterized by infrastructure limitations, access to basic services, and unfavorable socioeconomic conditions. The research is based on a sustainable community development approach, promoting residents' active participation in identifying and analyzing challenges. Through semi-structured interviews and participatory techniques such as social mapping, brainstorming, discussion groups, life histories, and participant observation, it was possible to understand the needs and priorities of the community. The combination of qualitative and quantitative approaches allowed for a deep and holistic understanding of reality, generating concrete and sustainable proposals to address the problems identified, and to promote equitable and sustainable development that improves the quality of life of its inhabitants.
