Panamas San Blas Islands pristine white sand beaches joining cobalt blue waters in a Panamanian coastal paradise to visitors from all over.
The San Blas Archipelago paradise is located in the northeast of the country. There is one island for every day of the year along the two hundred miles of coral reefs on the Caribbean Coast. The San Blas Islands are located just a few miles off the Caribbean Coast of Panama. These islands are home to the rich history of the Kuna Indians that inhabit them still living as they did hundreds of years ago! They still live in their simple huts and wear colorful costumes in their day to day activities and welcome visitors warmly while inviting them to live as they do. Visiting the land of Kuna Indians will take you twenty centuries back into the past The islands are a short 20-minute daily hop from Panama City, where your destination can be one of the myriad islands of interest. Some companies offer charters or regular flights. You can also reach the islands by road during the dry season using a strong 4X4 car and taking the Panamerican Highway towards the Bayano region turning off at El Llano de Chepo which takes you straight to the coastal community of Carti where you can rent cayucos or boats to sail to your selected island. Hotels and restaurants are available on most of the islands. These restaurants offer seafood freshly fished daily by the Indians. Also, you find tour services, boats or cayuco rentals. San Blas has the peculiarity of offering excellent white sand beaches and clear waters on every island. A perfect place for snorkeling and diving. The most visited islands are Nargana, Corazon de Jesus, Wichuwala, Nalunanega o Isla del Pargo, Ailigandi, and Iskardup, where you can learn about the aborigine culture and acquire the famous hand made "Molas".