What was Panama before 1500?

Prior to European colonization, the region that is now Panama was inhabited by various indigenous cultures, including the Cueva, Guaymí, and Kuna. The Cueva people were primarily hunters and gatherers who lived in the mountainous regions of Panama. The Guaymí people were also hunters and gatherers, but they also practiced some farming and fishing. The Kuna people were primarily farmers who lived in the coastal regions of Panama. All of these cultures had their own distinct languages, customs, and traditions.