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San Blas Archipelago
The San Blas are a group of over 365 small tropical islands located in the Caribbean Sea off the coast of Panama. Only a little over 40 of the islands are inhabited. The inhabitants, the Kuna, have been resisting changes to their culture since the Spanish first arrived over 500 years ago.
They have maintained their own economic system, language, customs and culture, with distinctive dress, legends, music and dance and thus have avoided traditional tourism development. A good example of maintaining their culture is their arts and crafts. The Kuna woman are very famous for making mola`s – a square cloth with intricate designs depicting daily life and rituals.
The San Blas offers two unbeatable attractions: an opportunity to visit the villages of the San Blas Indians to learn about the fascinating Kuna culture and the Caribbean islands of stunning beauty. These pristine islands are picture-perfect tropical islands covered with white sand and coconut trees... Island accommodations consist of simple, yet comfortable native style cabins with roofs and walls of thatched palm trees- "all natural" lodgings that blend in perfectly with the tropical scenery. Although only a 30 minute plane ride away from Panama City, a trip to the San Blas islands will transport you 20 centuries into the past. THINGS TO SEE AND DO
Below is a list of things to see and do around the area, though we are able to create any itinerary depending on your interests.
Snorkelling around one of the many islands in the archipelago, which contains superb reefs and a range of fish life Swimming to a deserted island and exploring a touch of paradise. The waters that surround these islands are a beautiful turquoise blue Kuna Indians. Visiting one of the Kuna Indian settlements and learning about their culture and way of life
Recommended lodges in this area:
San Blas Archipelago
This lodge is run by the Kuna (as all lodges are in the archipelago) and is located on a private island of the same name. You don’t come to stay in the San Blas for the luxurious accommodation but for the experience of better understanding the Kuna Indian people.
San Blas Archipelago
Dad Ibe is an island in the middle of the San Blas Archipelago and is no larger than a quarter of a football field. The whole island is white sand and is lined by crystal clear Caribbean waters, which is surrounded by a lovely reef.
San Blas Archipelago
Staying at this lodge you have Kuna Indian’s living at close quarters behind the lodge property area so for some people it may be preferable. Across the water there is a Kuna island with 7,000 inhabitants so you see many float by on their sail boats off to fish.
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