Are the San Blas Islands safe?
San Blas is a crime free, totally secure and safe destination for your next sailing holidays in the Caribbean. Choose your catamaran experience in San Blas, choose sailing San Blas and the many islands.
Which San Blas Island is the best?
San Blas is made up of many islands, and there is something for everyone. If you want to stay on the most popular Island, then I recommend Isla Diablo. If you are thinking of staying on an island in San Blas that has cabins over the water, Isla Wailidup is ideal for you, just remember to bring insect repellent.
What is there to do in San Blas Panama?
From surfing to windsurfing and from sailing to scuba diving to snorkeling, there are lots of ways to enjoy the brilliant white sand beaches and the warm blue water. If you’re not into activities, you can always opt to relax in a comfy hammock and watch the world go by! You can also take a short San Blas river tour.
How do you get from San Blas Island to Panama?
You can fly from Panama straight into the San Blas Islands, take a sailing boat from Cartagena, take a speedboat from Capurganá, or take the bus from Panama City. Most backpackers travelling between Colombia and Panama choose one of these options.
Can you stay on San Blas Islands?
Tourists are only allowed on a couple of islands of San Blas and on these islands the Kuna provide food and lodging for them all year around. On one of the major islands, Chichime, the Kuna run a hostel for tourist.
What is San Blas known for?
A part of the comarca (district) Guna Yala along the Caribbean coast of Panama is home to the Kuna people. San Blas and its surrounding area is a haven for ecotourism because of its pristine environs. The area is also popular for sailing, as it is known for its beauty and lack of hurricanes.
How far is San Blas from Panama City?
about 150 miles
How far are the San Blas Islands from Panama City? From Panama City to San Blas is about 150 miles and takes you up to four hours by 4×4 jeep-taxi and one hour by flight.
What is the best time of year to visit Panama?
The best time to visit Panama is between January and mid-April. This is the driest part of the year and shows off this tropical country at its most stunning.
Who lives on San Blas Islands?
The beloved San Blas Islands of Panama are home to the native people known as Kuna Indians. A small, tight-knit group of indigenous people, the community is only made up of around 300,000 in total, with 50,000 living on the 49 major islands of San Blas.
Who owns the San Blas Islands?
the Guna Yala
They’re also mostly off limits to foreign travellers because they are owned by the Guna Yala, a proud indigenous people who control the autonomous territory of Panama that includes the San Blas Islands and an approx. 11 km-wide strip of Darien shoreline and mountains.
Who lives in San Blas?
The native people living on the San Blas islands are the Kuna indians. They are a small but proud community of around 300.000 people in total. About 50.000 Kuna’s live on the 49 major islands of San Blas and are controlled by their own community leader called a Sahila.
Is the San Blas sailing a cruise company?
In order to better convince you to choose our small country for your post-covid19 cruise, we have made our reservation and cancellation conditions more flexible. Since 1997, SAN BLAS SAILING operates crewed charters with a TOUR OPERATOR legally registered license and carry the necessary LIABILITY INSURANCES.
How to get to San Blas from Panama?
Discover San Blas, the Caribbean coast of Panama with its historical sites and the Panama Canal. Our star package. Take advantage of our extraordinary prices on an 8-day package. Embark on a comfortable all-inclusive adventure on the VIP ONE Catamaran – Lagoon 500.
What to do in the San Blas Islands?
Embark on a comfortable all-inclusive adventure on the VIP ONE Catamaran – Lagoon 500. The perfect all-inclusive honeymoon getaway. Eat, sail and love! Sailboat rentals with crew in San Blas (Guna Yala), Panama since 1997. Our packages offer more activities than any beach resort.
Do you need PCR for San Blas sailing?
Our personnel, including the crews of our sailboats, follow a strict process with frequent PCR tests. In order to better convince you to choose our small country for your post-covid19 cruise, we have made our reservation and cancellation conditions more flexible.
