San Blas Islands: Feel the another world

Bordering the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, the coastline of Panama is comprised of an overabundance of lagoons and innumerable islands. Extended along the Caribbean coast, the archipelago of San Blas can be seen. It is a cluster of more than 300 islands of outstanding beauty. Out of these, forty-nine of the islands are occupied by the Kuna Indians. To reach to this amazing destination, you need to take a plane ride of just fifteen minutes from Panama City. A trip to the beautiful San Blas Islands will take you to the past prior to twenty centuries where you will feel as if you are in another world.

Even today, the Kuna Indians has maintained their language, customs, and culture. Their communities are comprised of modern hospitals, basketball fields, rustic restaurants, shops, an airstrip, a post office, and radio communication. So if you are planning to visit and explore this cluster of islands then do not miss to share few words with the friendly local people. They love to welcome tourists and share their lifestyles. You will also get to see the ancestral homes and locals selling their wares in the city of Panama.

The San Blas Islands offer a huge and magnificent array of sights. The attractions start with the fascinating people, amazing seascapes, colorful reefs and islands to the rich sea life in its waters, and wildlife on the mainland.    Visitors easily get a glimpse of the culture through the continuous festivals and gatherings that occur at the villages. Enjoy watching the daily lives of the Kuna people. While exploring the areas, you can also spend some time by trying the exciting activities in San Blas. The best way to see the tropical fish in the clear warm waters is through snorkeling. Many tiny islands have beautiful beaches where you can enjoy sunbathing and swimming.

Buy some colorful traditional clothes with beaded jewelry and molas. Along with that try some best cuisines in San Blas at its small restaurants. To stay and spend a night, there are rustic hotels on some islands. Due to lack of restaurants, hotels are also limited. You can reach to this ideal destination through the daily flights that departs from Panama City to EI Porvenir via Air Panama. If you are traveling by water then there are cargo boats that usually leave to and from Carti Island and Porvenir Island to Puerto obaldia. The trip takes some 6 to 8 days. So enjoy your vacation to the fullest at this amazing destination called San Blas Islands.