SAN BLAS

Recently (Feb 18-21, 2012) I went back to San Blas for the third time in my life, and I will not get tired of saying these are to me the most amazing beaches anyone can ever see. And its not that I have been to many other beaches in the world, but you just have to be there and will definitely agree with me. San Blas is an indian region, or reservation comprising approximately 378 islands and cays, of which only 49 are inhabited. They lie off the north coast of the Isthmus, east of the Panama Canal. They are home to the Kuna Indians and a part of the comarca Kuna Yala along the Caribbean coast of Panama.

Chichimé Island

Big Dog Island

You will not find here 5 stars hotels or luxury, locals make a big effort to keep this place untouched by human civilization as much as they can. However you can find accommodation in decent cabins and small hotels run by Kuna Indians. Camping at the islands is also very common between visitors who want to experience nature at its most. Just imagine, perfect blue skies, pleasant sea breeze and during the night a stunning starry sky.

Chichimé Island

Dog Island

The Swimming Pool

San Blas can be visited via domestic flights which depart from Albrook Airport (25 mins flight) or by car through its recently enhanced road. The trip by car takes about 2 and a half hours, from Panama City to Carti. In Carti people leave their cars and hop on a boat. The nearest island, Isla Aguja (Needle Island) is at about 20 mins from Carti. Another very famous island is Isla Perro (Dog Island, 45 mins away), with a sunken ship in front of the beach now a colorful coral garden, perfect for snorkel. Also very popular and near Isla Perro is La Piscina (the swimming pool) a sand bank in the middle of the ocean, water level is no higher than your waist so you can hop off the boat, swim, snorkel and play around in the very middle of the ocean with no danger. Very recommended is Isla Pelicano, I haven't been there yet, and Chichimé Island, this one is the one I like the most because of its pristine water, although all san blas islands have pristine waters, actually I think I liked this island the most because it's not very visited, not crowded, like all the other beaches it has fine white sand, the only cons may be that it is almost 60 mins from Carti. I almost forgot to mention Isla Perro Grande also known as Isla Perro 2 (Big Dog Island or Dog Island 2) which is larger than Isla Perro 1 and less visited which also makes it a very good option.

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Sunset from our Hotel

Kikirdub Hotel

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