{"id":185349,"date":"2019-05-19T17:00:33","date_gmt":"2019-05-19T14:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-have-an-amazing-san-blas-islands-trip\/"},"modified":"2019-05-19T17:00:33","modified_gmt":"2019-05-19T14:00:33","slug":"how-to-have-an-amazing-san-blas-islands-trip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-have-an-amazing-san-blas-islands-trip\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to have an amazing San Blas Islands trip"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3cacb3e89b2\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" 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ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-have-an-amazing-san-blas-islands-trip\/#Where_are_the_San_Blas_Islands\" >Where are the San Blas Islands?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-have-an-amazing-san-blas-islands-trip\/#Who_lives_in_San_Blas\" >Who lives in San Blas?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-have-an-amazing-san-blas-islands-trip\/#How_are_the_San_Blas_islands\" >How are the San Blas islands?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-have-an-amazing-san-blas-islands-trip\/#Should_I_go_to_San_Blas\" >Should I go to San Blas?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-have-an-amazing-san-blas-islands-trip\/#How_long_does_it_take_to_go_from_Panama_City_to_San_Blas\" >How long does it take to go from Panama City to San Blas?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-have-an-amazing-san-blas-islands-trip\/#What_to_expect_in_a_typical_San_Blas_tour_from_Panama_city\" >What to expect in a typical San Blas tour from Panama city?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-have-an-amazing-san-blas-islands-trip\/#How_to_go_to_the_San_Blas_Islands\" >How to go to the San Blas Islands?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-have-an-amazing-san-blas-islands-trip\/#Is_the_trip_from_Panama_City_to_San_Blas_hard\" >Is the trip from Panama City to San Blas hard?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-have-an-amazing-san-blas-islands-trip\/#Is_it_possible_to_start_the_trip_to_San_Blas_other_than_in_Panama_City\" >Is it possible to start the trip to San Blas other than in Panama City?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-have-an-amazing-san-blas-islands-trip\/#How_many_days_should_I_go_to_San_Blas\" >How many days should I go to San Blas?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-have-an-amazing-san-blas-islands-trip\/#Is_a_day_trip_to_San_Blas_worth_it\" >Is a day trip to San Blas worth it?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-have-an-amazing-san-blas-islands-trip\/#Which_are_the_best_San_Blas_islands\" >Which are the best San Blas islands?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-have-an-amazing-san-blas-islands-trip\/#How_are_the_accommodations_in_San_Blas\" >How are the accommodations in San Blas?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-have-an-amazing-san-blas-islands-trip\/#Which_are_the_best_San_Blas_tours\" >Which are the best San Blas tours?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-have-an-amazing-san-blas-islands-trip\/#Which_are_the_mandatory_taxes\" >Which are the mandatory taxes?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-have-an-amazing-san-blas-islands-trip\/#What_to_take_to_the_San_Blas_islands\" >What to take to the San Blas islands?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-have-an-amazing-san-blas-islands-trip\/#What_NOT_to_take_to_the_San_Blas_islands\" >What NOT to take to the San Blas islands?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-have-an-amazing-san-blas-islands-trip\/#Is_it_possible_to_go_independently_to_San_Blas\" >Is it possible to go independently to San Blas?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-have-an-amazing-san-blas-islands-trip\/#What_to_eat_in_San_Blas\" >What to eat in San Blas?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-have-an-amazing-san-blas-islands-trip\/#Is_it_safe_to_travel_to_the_San_Blas\" >Is it safe to travel to the San Blas?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-have-an-amazing-san-blas-islands-trip\/#Best_things_to_do_in_San_Blas\" >Best things to do in San Blas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-have-an-amazing-san-blas-islands-trip\/#What_NOT_to_do_in_San_Blas\" >What NOT to do in San Blas?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;<strong>#How to have an amazing San Blas Islands <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/trip-and-travel\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"10\" title=\"Trip &amp; Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trip<\/a><\/strong>&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content\" itemprop=\"text\">Do you know when you have such high expectations from something that you are bound to be dis<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ointed? Well, this is not the case! We were expecting San Blas to be heaven on earth\u2026  (It isn\u2019t, but in many ways,) and it\u2019s fairly close. San Blas won\u2019t disappoint you, at least if you know what you are getting in to.<\/p>\n<p>So, we created this post with everything you need to know about the San Blas islands, tours and days trips\u2026 Here you\u2019ll find the things to do, what to take to San Blas, how many days to go, who lives in islands, how to go to the islands\u2026<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Beaches-in-San-Blas.jpg\" alt=\"Information about San Blas Islands\" class=\"wp-image-13721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Beaches-in-San-Blas.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Beaches-in-San-Blas-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Beaches-in-San-Blas-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Beaches-in-San-Blas-272x182.jpg 272w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Beaches-in-San-Blas-520x346.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Beaches-in-San-Blas.jpg\" alt=\"Information about San Blas Islands\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-13721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Beaches-in-San-Blas.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Beaches-in-San-Blas-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Beaches-in-San-Blas-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Beaches-in-San-Blas-272x182.jpg 272w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Beaches-in-San-Blas-520x346.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><figcaption>Beach of the Aroma Island San Blas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_are_the_San_Blas_Islands\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_are_the_San_Blas_Islands\"><\/span>Where are the San Blas Islands?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The San Blas Islands in Panama are a group of small islands located on the Caribbean coast of Panama. The archipelago is formed by more than 300 islands, but less than 50 are populated. They lie off the north coast of the Isthmus of Panama, east of the Panama Canal.<\/p>\n<p style=\"background-color:#fffbef\" class=\"has-background\"><em><strong>Click here to check the 50 things you need to know before going to Panama<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_lives_in_San_Blas\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_lives_in_San_Blas\"><\/span>Who lives in San Blas?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <g class=\"gr_ gr_22 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace\" id=\"22\" data-gr-id=\"22\">isla<\/g>nds are inhabited by the Kuna people, an indigenous people who run the islands. In fact, the islands are officially part of Panama, but the Kuna have a huge autonomy to govern their region \u2013 the Guna Yana Comarca. To enter the Guna Yala Comarca you even have to show your passport.<\/p>\n<p>The capital of the Guna Yala is El Porvenir, but instead, you are likely to visit the very densely populated island\/village Carti Sugtupu.<\/p>\n<p>You should note that on the islands everything is done through the Guna people. No foreigners are allowed to run business in the Guna Yala comarca.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"485\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Guna-Yala-community.jpg\" alt=\"Where is San Blas\" class=\"wp-image-13746\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Guna-Yala-community.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Guna-Yala-community-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Guna-Yala-community-768x466.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Guna-Yala-community-520x315.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"485\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Guna-Yala-community.jpg\" alt=\"Where is San Blas\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-13746\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Guna-Yala-community.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Guna-Yala-community-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Guna-Yala-community-768x466.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Guna-Yala-community-520x315.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><figcaption>Guna Yala comarca<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_are_the_San_Blas_islands\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_are_the_San_Blas_islands\"><\/span>How are the San Blas islands?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The San Blas Islands, also known as the Guna Yala archipelago, are some of the most picturesque islands on the planet, yet that\u2019s not their main attraction. What really makes the San Blas an amazing tourist attraction is the sea around them. the archipelago has the brightest, crystal clear water we have ever seen, with amazing snorkeling spots and endless picture opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>In <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"General\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">general<\/a>, each island is tiny\u2026 and by tiny we mean, you can circle the island in less than 5 minutes! Some of them are a little bigger and some have like 20 meters of diameter and less one meter of altitude. Most (if not all) have coconut trees, but when it comes to vegetation, that\u2019s about it.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Island-of-chichime-Island-San-Blas.jpg\" alt=\"How are the San Blas Islands\" class=\"wp-image-13847\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Island-of-chichime-Island-San-Blas.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Island-of-chichime-Island-San-Blas-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Island-of-chichime-Island-San-Blas-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Island-of-chichime-Island-San-Blas-272x182.jpg 272w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Island-of-chichime-Island-San-Blas-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Island-of-chichime-Island-San-Blas.jpg\" alt=\"How are the San Blas Islands\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-13847\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Island-of-chichime-Island-San-Blas.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Island-of-chichime-Island-San-Blas-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Island-of-chichime-Island-San-Blas-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Island-of-chichime-Island-San-Blas-272x182.jpg 272w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Island-of-chichime-Island-San-Blas-520x347.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Beach of Chichime Island<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_go_to_San_Blas\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_go_to_San_Blas\"><\/span>Should I go to <g class=\"gr_ gr_3 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim Grammar only-del replaceWithoutSep\" id=\"3\" data-gr-id=\"3\">San<\/g> Blas?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The San Blas aren\u2019t for everyone! Despite receiving many visitors, the islands aren\u2019t prepared to mass tourism, and will never be. You\u2019ll probably need to rough it up a bit, but that\u2019s part of the adventure.<\/p>\n<p>That being that said, almost everyone will love these islands. If your taste in traveling is in any way similar to ours: YES, you should visit San Blas. It is worth every penny and time.<\/p>\n<p>Even if I only have one day? YES! It will be a very very long day, you\u2019ll only be in the islands for a few hours and the experience won\u2019t be nearly as good, but in our opinion, it\u2019s still worth it \u2013 that\u2019s how good the islands are!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/chiling-out-in-San-Blas.jpg\" alt=\"Best Islands of San Blas\" class=\"wp-image-13854\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/chiling-out-in-San-Blas.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/chiling-out-in-San-Blas-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/chiling-out-in-San-Blas-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/chiling-out-in-San-Blas-272x182.jpg 272w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/chiling-out-in-San-Blas-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/chiling-out-in-San-Blas.jpg\" alt=\"Best Islands of San Blas\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-13854\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/chiling-out-in-San-Blas.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/chiling-out-in-San-Blas-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/chiling-out-in-San-Blas-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/chiling-out-in-San-Blas-272x182.jpg 272w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/chiling-out-in-San-Blas-520x347.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Relaxing in Aroma Island, San Blas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_to_go_from_Panama_City_to_San_Blas\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_to_go_from_Panama_City_to_San_Blas\"><\/span>How long does it take to go from Panama City to San Blas?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>From Panama City to San Blas it should take about 4-5 hours if you are doing a San Blas tour. If you try to do it independently, it will surely take longer!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_expect_in_a_typical_San_Blas_tour_from_Panama_city\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_expect_in_a_typical_San_Blas_tour_from_Panama_city\"><\/span>What to expect in a <g class=\"gr_ gr_11 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim Grammar only-ins replaceWithoutSep\" id=\"11\" data-gr-id=\"11\">typical<\/g> San Blas tour from Panama city?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The tours start between 5 am to 6 am with the pick up from your hotel. The first leg of the trip is done on an SUV and the second on a small boat. It goes more or less like this:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>During the first hour you leave Panama City and go through normal roads through Panama;<\/li>\n<li>When you turn left to the mountains, and then to the Guna Yala Comarca is when things start to get fun as the road gets very steep and winding.<\/li>\n<li>Halfway into this roller coaster road through mountains, you have to stop on \u201cborder control\u201d of the Guna Yala and show your passports.<\/li>\n<li>Continue for another 30 minutes until you arrive at the port where you\u2019ll meet your Guna guides and the SUV driver will return to Panama City.<\/li>\n<li>Once in the Port, the guides sort out who goes where and will arrange the boats to take everyone to the islands. This may take some time\u2026<\/li>\n<li>The boat trip can be between 30 and 60 minutes, depending on where you are going. Aroma island is much closer than Chichime, for example.<\/li>\n<li>The boat trips we did weren\u2019t very bumpy, but the weather was very good and with little to no wind. nothing compared with what happened to us in the Perhentian islands!<\/li>\n<li>All San Blas multi-day include a day trip to one (or 2) other islands. In this tour, you get to visit another island (the guide chooses it) and you have lunch there.<\/li>\n<li>Before returning to Panama City, the San Blas tours also include a short trip to a traditional village.<\/li>\n<li>This visit to the Kuna village is a 15 minutes walk through the village with the guide. He explains how the village works and answers your question. It\u2019s interesting, but nothing extraordinary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Activities-in-San-Blas.jpg\" alt=\"How to go to San Blas\" class=\"wp-image-13856\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Activities-in-San-Blas.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Activities-in-San-Blas-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Activities-in-San-Blas-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Activities-in-San-Blas-272x182.jpg 272w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Activities-in-San-Blas-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Activities-in-San-Blas.jpg\" alt=\"How to go to San Blas\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-13856\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Activities-in-San-Blas.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Activities-in-San-Blas-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Activities-in-San-Blas-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Activities-in-San-Blas-272x182.jpg 272w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Activities-in-San-Blas-520x347.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Aroma Island San Blas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_go_to_the_San_Blas_Islands\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_go_to_the_San_Blas_Islands\"><\/span>How to go to the San Blas Islands?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Above we talked about the typical way to go to San Blas, but there are other, more expensive alternatives. These are your options to go San Blas:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>4\u00d74 + taxi boat<\/strong> \u2013 this is the above referred typical way, the most affordable and how most people go to San Blas;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Plane + taxi boat<\/strong> \u2013 You can fly from Panama to San Blas, specifically to El Porvenir. From El Porvenir, you need to catch a taxi boat to your destination island. This is faster but way more expensive.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Helicopter<\/strong> \u2013 There are helicopter tours to San Blas, but these are very very expensive. Expect more than 500USD per person, for 1 hour of flight. It\u2019s probably incredible though.<\/li>\n<li><strong>by boat<\/strong> \u2013 if you aren\u2019t coming from Panama you can reach San Blas by boat, usually a sailboat. Many people (mostly backpackers) traveling between Colombia and Panama, choose this option.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Do it yourself<\/strong> \u2013 You can rent a car and drive yourself to Carti. you can park the car there and then catch a taxi boat to an island. Remember that you\u2019ll have to pay for the rental car while on the island. It\u2019s hardly a better deal than simply taking a tour.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/San-blas-Island.jpg\" alt=\"How to go to the San Blas Islands\" class=\"wp-image-13848\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/San-blas-Island.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/San-blas-Island-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/San-blas-Island-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/San-blas-Island-272x182.jpg 272w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/San-blas-Island-520x346.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/San-blas-Island.jpg\" alt=\"How to go to the San Blas Islands\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-13848\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/San-blas-Island.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/San-blas-Island-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/San-blas-Island-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/San-blas-Island-272x182.jpg 272w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/San-blas-Island-520x346.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><figcaption>Boat from the port to Aroma Island<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_trip_from_Panama_City_to_San_Blas_hard\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_trip_from_Panama_City_to_San_Blas_hard\"><\/span>Is the trip from Panama City to San Blas hard?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Not really, despite what some people say, the Panama City to San Blas trip is fairly easy\u2026 As we said above you do have to get up very, very early, and it takes 4 to 5 hours to arrive the islands, but it isn\u2019t that hard or even dangerous. The boat ride is rather pleasant and the 4\u00d74 leg of the trip is more fun than anything else really.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_possible_to_start_the_trip_to_San_Blas_other_than_in_Panama_City\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_possible_to_start_the_trip_to_San_Blas_other_than_in_Panama_City\"><\/span>Is it possible to start the trip to San Blas other than in Panama City?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>All the tours start in Panama City. There aren\u2019t boats from Colon or any other Caribbean town to San Blas. However, if you are in Colombia you can go from Cartagena to San Blas.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"620\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Boat-to-San-Blas.jpg\" alt=\"Trip to San Blas\" class=\"wp-image-13858\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Boat-to-San-Blas.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Boat-to-San-Blas-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Boat-to-San-Blas-768x465.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Boat-to-San-Blas-520x315.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"620\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Boat-to-San-Blas.jpg\" alt=\"Trip to San Blas\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-13858\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Boat-to-San-Blas.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Boat-to-San-Blas-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Boat-to-San-Blas-768x465.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Boat-to-San-Blas-520x315.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Guna Yala Boats<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_days_should_I_go_to_San_Blas\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_days_should_I_go_to_San_Blas\"><\/span>How many days should I go to San Blas?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is a difficult one\u2026 I believe that the ideal is spending 3 days in San Blas. This means spending two nights in the islands. You have time to see the islands, do a full day trip, have a kind of Robinson Crusoe experience and even have time to relax and do absolutely nothing\u2026<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t have enough time, 2 days will do the trick but you won\u2019t have as much free time as in the suggested 3 days. You may be wondering, why not more days?<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_day_trip_to_San_Blas_worth_it\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_day_trip_to_San_Blas_worth_it\"><\/span>Is a day trip to San Blas worth it?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We never did a one day trip, but it will be a very rushed experience. You\u2019ll spend about 7 hours traveling and little time on the islands. Yet, if you don\u2019t have any other option it\u2019s better than nothing and still worth it. This is a very very rare time when we say that doing 7 hours of traveling on a day trip is still worth it. That\u2019s how crazy gorgeous San Blas is\u2026<\/p>\n<p>However, we need to reinforce that doing a day trip to San Blas should be a last resort option! Two or three days in San Blas are a much better option.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"605\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Things-to-do-in-San-Blas.jpg\" alt=\"day trip to San Blas\" class=\"wp-image-13867\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Things-to-do-in-San-Blas.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Things-to-do-in-San-Blas-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Things-to-do-in-San-Blas-768x454.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Things-to-do-in-San-Blas-520x307.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"605\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Things-to-do-in-San-Blas.jpg\" alt=\"day trip to San Blas\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-13867\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Things-to-do-in-San-Blas.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Things-to-do-in-San-Blas-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Things-to-do-in-San-Blas-768x454.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Things-to-do-in-San-Blas-520x307.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Crystal clear water of Aroma Island, San Blas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_are_the_best_San_Blas_islands\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_are_the_best_San_Blas_islands\"><\/span>Which are the best San Blas islands?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We haven\u2019t been to all the islands, obviously\u2026 but we can give you our insight on the ones we know.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Chichime island<\/strong> is the biggest island we have visited and the furthest from Carti. It probably has the most impressive water and some nice snorkeling spots. The beach is bigger than in the other islands and there\u2019s a beautiful lagoon close. This island seems to be able to accommodate any kind of traveler, families, couples and solo travelers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Chichime-beach.jpg\" alt=\"best San Blas islands\" class=\"wp-image-13849\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Chichime-beach.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Chichime-beach-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Chichime-beach-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Chichime-beach-272x182.jpg 272w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Chichime-beach-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Chichime-beach.jpg\" alt=\"best San Blas islands\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-13849\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Chichime-beach.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Chichime-beach-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Chichime-beach-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Chichime-beach-272x182.jpg 272w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Chichime-beach-520x347.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Chichime Island<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Diablo island<\/strong> is about 25 minutes from the Port and right in front of Perro Chico and close to some other small islands. This island has some impressive views and snorkeling spots, particularly close to the sunken boat. We felt that Diablo island had a younger crowd and a little of a party vibe. Unfortunately, some parts of the island weren\u2019t that clean\u2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Staying-in-Diablo-Island.jpg\" alt=\"best San Blas islands\" class=\"wp-image-13850\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Staying-in-Diablo-Island.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Staying-in-Diablo-Island-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Staying-in-Diablo-Island-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Staying-in-Diablo-Island-272x182.jpg 272w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Staying-in-Diablo-Island-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Staying-in-Diablo-Island.jpg\" alt=\"best San Blas islands\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-13850\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Staying-in-Diablo-Island.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Staying-in-Diablo-Island-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Staying-in-Diablo-Island-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Staying-in-Diablo-Island-272x182.jpg 272w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Staying-in-Diablo-Island-520x347.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Diablo Island<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Perro Chico<\/strong> is a small island next to Diablo island and the Shipwreck offering great snorkeling. A big advantage of this island is that if you want to have a change you can easily go to Diablo.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"632\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Island-of-Perro-Chico.jpg\" alt=\"best San Blas islands\" class=\"wp-image-13851\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Island-of-Perro-Chico.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Island-of-Perro-Chico-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Island-of-Perro-Chico-768x474.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Island-of-Perro-Chico-520x321.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"632\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Island-of-Perro-Chico.jpg\" alt=\"best San Blas islands\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-13851\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Island-of-Perro-Chico.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Island-of-Perro-Chico-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Island-of-Perro-Chico-768x474.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Island-of-Perro-Chico-520x321.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Perro Chico Island<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Aroma (or <\/strong><strong class=\"\">Ansuelo<\/strong><strong>) Island<\/strong> is the closest, the smallest and the cleanest of islands on this list. You can circle the island in about 2 or 3 minutes, it doesn\u2019t have more than 100 meters of diameter. The water is fabulous and with some nice snorkeling spots right on the beach. This is where we actually slept and we really enjoyed our private, very rustic, cabin by the sea;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Islands-of-San-Blas.jpg\" alt=\"best San Blas islands\" class=\"wp-image-13742\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Islands-of-San-Blas.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Islands-of-San-Blas-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Islands-of-San-Blas-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Islands-of-San-Blas-272x182.jpg 272w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Islands-of-San-Blas-520x346.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Islands-of-San-Blas.jpg\" alt=\"best San Blas islands\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-13742\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Islands-of-San-Blas.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Islands-of-San-Blas-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Islands-of-San-Blas-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Islands-of-San-Blas-272x182.jpg 272w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Islands-of-San-Blas-520x346.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><figcaption>Aroma Island<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_are_the_accommodations_in_San_Blas\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_are_the_accommodations_in_San_Blas\"><\/span>How are the accommodations in San Blas?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You should know that the San Blas islands aren\u2019t Resort-islands. If you are looking for 5-star services, don\u2019t go to San Blas, they don\u2019t have it.  Moreover, tourism is somewhat new to the Guna and they are still learning the best way to provide good services and developing the infrastructures.<\/p>\n<p>There are amazing beaches all around the world, but going to San Blas is more than that, it\u2019s having an adventure (yet relaxing) in picture-perfect islands with amazing beaches.<\/p>\n<p>In the islands there are usually 3 options of accommodation:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>a small, private hut for 2 or 3 people.<\/li>\n<li>a big shared hut for several travelers. It can be as big as 10 or 12 people;<\/li>\n<li>a tent \u2013 Some islands allow you to camp on them, others don\u2019t.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Whichever accommodation you choose, there isn\u2019t electricity or WIFI on it. The floor is probably sand and the bathroom shared with other huts. The bathrooms are really rustic, without warm water, but usually clean.  As we said earlier, you don\u2019t go to San Blas for the hotel service, you go for the adventure.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/accomodation-in-San-Blas.jpg\" alt=\"accommodations in San Blas\" class=\"wp-image-13852\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/accomodation-in-San-Blas.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/accomodation-in-San-Blas-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/accomodation-in-San-Blas-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/accomodation-in-San-Blas-272x182.jpg 272w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/accomodation-in-San-Blas-520x346.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/accomodation-in-San-Blas.jpg\" alt=\"accommodations in San Blas\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-13852\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/accomodation-in-San-Blas.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/accomodation-in-San-Blas-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/accomodation-in-San-Blas-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/accomodation-in-San-Blas-272x182.jpg 272w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/accomodation-in-San-Blas-520x346.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><figcaption>Accommodation in San Blas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_are_the_best_San_Blas_tours\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_are_the_best_San_Blas_tours\"><\/span>Which <g class=\"gr_ gr_16 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim Grammar multiReplace\" id=\"16\" data-gr-id=\"16\">are<\/g> the best San Blas tours?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The tours are very similar and include more or less the same things. SUV transport to Carti, Boat to the island, one day trip to another island, one tour to an indigenous village, all the meals are included and the rooms are all similar. What really makes the difference is the island you choose and how much time you stay.<\/p>\n<p>You should be aware that sometimes tour operators don\u2019t include mandatory taxes. Please read always what\u2019s included or not in each price before comparing.<\/p>\n<p>We did our tour with San Blas dreams and tour Kuna Guides were Germain and Ebanz They were pretty cool guys and both spoke Spanish and English.<\/p>\n<p>You can book this tour (it\u2019s the Aroma island tour) in El Machico hostel in Panama City! They will obviously pick you in any hostel in town, but we suggest you spend the night at this hostel. It\u2019ll make your life easier \u2013 you may even leave your main backpack there while doing the tour to San Blas.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.jdoqocy.com\/click-8832156-12010984?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fhotel%2Fpa%2Fel-machico-hostel.en-gb.html\">You can book El Machico hostel here!<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_are_the_mandatory_taxes\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_are_the_mandatory_taxes\"><\/span>Which are the mandatory taxes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As we said above, to enter San Blas we have to pay a few taxes to the Guna people, these include (value per person):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Port tax: 2 USD paid in the Port;<\/li>\n<li>Kuna tax: 21 USD \u2013 paid when you enter the Guna Yala comarca;<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019ve read that Some islands ask an extra entree fee of 0-20 USD, but we were never asked this\u2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Guna-Yala-comarca.jpg\" alt=\" best San Blas tours\" class=\"wp-image-13741\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Guna-Yala-comarca.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Guna-Yala-comarca-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Guna-Yala-comarca-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Guna-Yala-comarca-272x182.jpg 272w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Guna-Yala-comarca-520x346.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Guna-Yala-comarca.jpg\" alt=\" best San Blas tours\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-13741\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Guna-Yala-comarca.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Guna-Yala-comarca-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Guna-Yala-comarca-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Guna-Yala-comarca-272x182.jpg 272w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Guna-Yala-comarca-520x346.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><figcaption>Guna Yala village<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_take_to_the_San_Blas_islands\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_take_to_the_San_Blas_islands\"><\/span>What to take to the San Blas islands?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is an important topic. There aren\u2019t supermarkets on the islands, neither <g class=\"gr_ gr_11 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling\" id=\"11\" data-gr-id=\"11\"><em>fondas<\/em><\/g>, or restaurants apart from the official one. So, anything you might need, you have to take it with you. This is our list of things to bring to San Blas:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Passport <\/strong>\u2013 You won\u2019t even enter in the Guna Yala without it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Snacks<\/strong> \u2013 In your San Blas tour, breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included, but if you want anything else you have to take it. Try to bring light things like cereal bars, chips, cookies, maybe even fruits! In most islands, they will sell coconuts that literally fall from the trees, but that\u2019s about it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Your own drinks<\/strong> \u2013 Bring water, lots of water with you. If you want sodas, beers, rum, or whatever, you should also bring them yourself. Although some restaurants sell them, it\u2019s not guaranteed and they are obviously more expensive.<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2U0cRaq\">Light daypack<\/a> \u2013 We strongly advise you to have a small, light backpack to use on this kind of trips. You can leave your main pack in Panama City and only take this with you!<\/li>\n<li>Towel \u2013 You\u2019ll need a towel (or maybe 2) to use in the bath and on the beach!<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2HYAmcN\">Snorkeling gear<\/a> \u2013 San Blas has some serious snorkeling spots and most of the times they are just off the beach. If you take your gear you won\u2019t need to rent every time you want to snorkel. We did this and we paid off the gear with the money spent only in San Blas\u2026 Also, sometimes the tours don\u2019t supply them at all!<\/li>\n<li>Sunscreen, Hat, and Sunglasses because the sun can be really strong here.<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2UfhgWb\">Bug repellent<\/a> \u2013 As you would expect in any tropical land with diverse wildlife, bugs are everywhere. They are also the most dangerous thing you\u2019ll encounter. Don\u2019t go without a repellent. Though we have to note that we saw much few mosquitos than we anticipated.<\/li>\n<li>Fully charged camera and phone \u2013 You can charge the phone in the restaurant of the islands, but then again everyone will be doing the same.<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2TYlDpi\">Good Power bank<\/a> \u2013 For the same reasons above a power bank will help you make sure you always have your phone and camera working.<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2JGAM9U\">Waterproof phone cover<\/a> \u2013 In San Blas you are always close to water, either you are in the water, on water, over water or very close to the water \u2013 anyway, additional protection to your phone might be a good idea.<\/li>\n<li> <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2YpTExq\">Waterproof dry bag<\/a> \u2013 For the exact same reasons above\u2026 Tip: if you get a bigger one, you may even use it as a day pack on some occasions.<\/li>\n<li>Cash \u2013 there aren\u2019t ATM\u2019s in San Blas, so be sure to bring enough cash for all the trip! However, it must be in small bills, 50 and 100 USD bills can\u2019t be used in San Blas.<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2U3pNwl\">Lightweight Rain Jacket<\/a> for the boat transfers or if get unlucky with the weather in islands! <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2U3pNwl\">Female Lightweight Rain Jacket<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"669\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Pool-Lagoon.jpg\" alt=\"How to go to San Blas\" class=\"wp-image-13861\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Pool-Lagoon.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Pool-Lagoon-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Pool-Lagoon-768x502.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Pool-Lagoon-520x340.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"669\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Pool-Lagoon.jpg\" alt=\"How to go to San Blas\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-13861\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Pool-Lagoon.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Pool-Lagoon-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Pool-Lagoon-768x502.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Pool-Lagoon-520x340.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Lagoon in the middle of the sea<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_NOT_to_take_to_the_San_Blas_islands\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_NOT_to_take_to_the_San_Blas_islands\"><\/span>What NOT to take to the San Blas islands? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are a few things that will only make your life harder in San Blas\u2026 these include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Laptop <\/strong>\u2013 There\u2019s barely any electricity, no internet and there are so many better things to do with your time in San Blas\u2026 Also, it\u2019s weight and risky\u2026 You are better of leaving it in Panama City.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Main Backpack and suitcase<\/strong> \u2013 You don\u2019t need to bring all your stuff with you! San Blas is for minimalist traveling, enjoy it! Again, it\u2019s useless weight to carry around.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Credit card<\/strong> \u2013 Ok, you should still bring it, but you won\u2019t be able to use them. \ud83d\ude42<\/li>\n<li><strong>Anything heavy, valuable <\/strong>and that you don\u2019t want to risk damaging with water and transporting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Aroma-Islands-San-Blas.jpg\" alt=\"All the information you need to do a San Blas Islands trip\" class=\"wp-image-13862\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Aroma-Islands-San-Blas.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Aroma-Islands-San-Blas-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Aroma-Islands-San-Blas-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Aroma-Islands-San-Blas-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Aroma-Islands-San-Blas.jpg\" alt=\"All the information you need to do a San Blas Islands trip\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-13862\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Aroma-Islands-San-Blas.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Aroma-Islands-San-Blas-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Aroma-Islands-San-Blas-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Aroma-Islands-San-Blas-520x390.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Relaxing in Aroma Island, San Blas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_possible_to_go_independently_to_San_Blas\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_possible_to_go_independently_to_San_Blas\"><\/span>Is it possible to go independently to San Blas?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yes, it\u2019s possible and not that difficult. We usually prefer doing things independently, it\u2019s more fun and less expensive. Yet, in San Blas, we just don\u2019t see the point. The experience will be basically the same and there are very little savings possible.<\/p>\n<p>As we said above, you can rent a car and drive to Carti yourself, it shouldn\u2019t be that hard, but then you\u2019ll have to leave the car there for 2 or 3 days\u2026 It just won\u2019t pay off. You may also hire a shuttle service, but if it\u2019s private it\u2019s going to be very expensive, if it\u2019s not private it\u2019s the exact same thing as a tour.<\/p>\n<p>As for the boat trip, you\u2019ll have to hire and negotiate one yourself with the Kuna, but in the end, you\u2019ll end up on one of the tour boats like everyone else.<\/p>\n<p>On the islands, you can freely choose an accommodation, but the experience will be very similar to the tour one, as there aren\u2019t really restaurants apart from the resort and all the meals are included on the night.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/how-are-the-islands-of-San-Blas.jpg\" alt=\"How to travel to San Blas\" class=\"wp-image-13865\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/how-are-the-islands-of-San-Blas.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/how-are-the-islands-of-San-Blas-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/how-are-the-islands-of-San-Blas-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/how-are-the-islands-of-San-Blas-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/how-are-the-islands-of-San-Blas.jpg\" alt=\"How to travel to San Blas\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-13865\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/how-are-the-islands-of-San-Blas.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/how-are-the-islands-of-San-Blas-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/how-are-the-islands-of-San-Blas-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/how-are-the-islands-of-San-Blas-520x390.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Huts in San Blas Island<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_eat_in_San_Blas\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_eat_in_San_Blas\"><\/span>What to eat in San Blas?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There aren\u2019t many options here. All your meals are included in the tours\u2019 packages, and there isn\u2019t much to choose from.<\/p>\n<p>For lunch and dinner, it\u2019s fried chicken or fish of the day, with some veggies, coconut rice, and beans (lentils some times). The meals we had weren\u2019t bad, but we can\u2019t really say they were delicious. I would really prefer if they griller the fresh fish, but that\u2019s just me \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p>We have read that sometimes it\u2019s possible to ask for lobster, but we never did it, neither saw anyone having lobster\u2026 It\u2019s obviously an extra.<\/p>\n<p>As for breakfast, it\u2019s eggs, bread, and coffee. Breakfasts were fairly good, I think it was our favorite meal in San Blas.<\/p>\n<p>And that\u2019s about it\u2026 there are no other alternatives if you want anything else you need to bring it yourself.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/San-Blas-food-Panama.jpg\" alt=\"food in San Blas\" class=\"wp-image-13683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/San-Blas-food-Panama.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/San-Blas-food-Panama-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/San-Blas-food-Panama-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/San-Blas-food-Panama-272x182.jpg 272w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/San-Blas-food-Panama-520x346.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/San-Blas-food-Panama.jpg\" alt=\"food in San Blas\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-13683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/San-Blas-food-Panama.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/San-Blas-food-Panama-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/San-Blas-food-Panama-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/San-Blas-food-Panama-272x182.jpg 272w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/San-Blas-food-Panama-520x346.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><figcaption> Fish of the day, with some veggies, coconut rice, and lentils<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_safe_to_travel_to_the_San_Blas\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_safe_to_travel_to_the_San_Blas\"><\/span>Is it safe to travel to the San Blas?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>San Blas is perfectly safe. It\u2019s very hard to believe that there should be any risk of theft or any other crime in these tiny islands.<\/p>\n<p>On the boat trips, we were really impressed that they always make sure everyone had their safety jackets on, and they always used them too.<\/p>\n<p style=\"background-color:#fffbef\" class=\"has-background\"><em><strong>Check here the 50 things you need to know before traveling to Panama<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_things_to_do_in_San_Blas\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_things_to_do_in_San_Blas\"><\/span>Best things to do in San Blas<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The San Blas islands aren\u2019t an activity fueled tourist destination, it\u2019s not about a resort with 24-hour entertainment available. Going to San Blas is more about enjoying an exotic destination with staggering beauty. Though,  there are a few things to do in San Blas:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Snorkeling <\/strong>is probably the main thing to do in San Blas. Almost all the islands will have snorkeling spots. Those range from astonishing to pretty good.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Kayaking <\/strong>in San Blas is possible in some islands. We didn\u2019t do this, but it does sound fun;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Relaxing <\/strong>and doing nothing is one of the main reasons to go to the islands. There\u2019s something very soothing about San Blas, so why not embrace it and unwind?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reading a book <\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instash.com\/best-camping-hammock\/\">laying down in one of the hammocks<\/a> is certainly an awesome way of spending time in San Blas.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Swimming <\/strong>and <strong>sunbathing <\/strong>are two of the main reasons people go to San Blas.<\/li>\n<li>Take lots of <strong>pictures <\/strong>and make everyone who hasn\u2019t been there very very jealous \ud83d\ude42<\/li>\n<li>Most islands have <strong>volleyball <\/strong>nets, so if you can find people to play beach volley, it\u2019s a fun way of meeting people.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/snorkeling-in-San-Blas.jpg\" alt=\"things you need to know about San Blas\" class=\"wp-image-13744\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/snorkeling-in-San-Blas.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/snorkeling-in-San-Blas-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/snorkeling-in-San-Blas-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/snorkeling-in-San-Blas-272x182.jpg 272w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/snorkeling-in-San-Blas-520x346.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/snorkeling-in-San-Blas.jpg\" alt=\"things you need to know about San Blas\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-13744\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/snorkeling-in-San-Blas.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/snorkeling-in-San-Blas-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/snorkeling-in-San-Blas-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/snorkeling-in-San-Blas-272x182.jpg 272w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/snorkeling-in-San-Blas-520x346.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><figcaption>Snorkeling in Chichime Island San Blas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_NOT_to_do_in_San_Blas\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_NOT_to_do_in_San_Blas\"><\/span>What NOT to do in San Blas?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While visiting San Blas island please keep in mind that there a few things you shouldn\u2019t do:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Do not touch starfishes and other animals<\/strong> \u2013 Wildlife is not there to be touched. Our presence really affects them. This is especially valid for starfishes. They are very sensible, and while it may be very tempting to touch them, please note that if you do it, you are hurting them. It doesn\u2019t matter how careful you are.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Do not make trash<\/strong> \u2013 some islands are perfectly clean, some not that much. Please contribute positively to this problem during your San Blas trip.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Starfish-San-Blas.jpg\" alt=\"Information about San Blas\" class=\"wp-image-13859\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Starfish-San-Blas.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Starfish-San-Blas-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Starfish-San-Blas-768x475.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Starfish-San-Blas-520x321.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Starfish-San-Blas.jpg\" alt=\"Information about San Blas\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-13859\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Starfish-San-Blas.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Starfish-San-Blas-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Starfish-San-Blas-768x475.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Starfish-San-Blas-520x321.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Starfish in Chichime Island, San Blas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I think it\u2019s fair to say that we absolutely loved our San Blas trip and we strongly advise you to go to San Blas. The San Blas islands are one of the most beautiful places on earth and you should visit them, on a day trip, a 2 or 3 days San Blas tour or even independently!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Snorkeling-in-Chichime-Island.jpg\" alt=\"everything you need to know about San Blas\" class=\"wp-image-13869\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Snorkeling-in-Chichime-Island.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Snorkeling-in-Chichime-Island-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Snorkeling-in-Chichime-Island-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Snorkeling-in-Chichime-Island-272x182.jpg 272w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Snorkeling-in-Chichime-Island-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Snorkeling-in-Chichime-Island.jpg\" alt=\"everything you need to know about San Blas\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-13869\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Snorkeling-in-Chichime-Island.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Snorkeling-in-Chichime-Island-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Snorkeling-in-Chichime-Island-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Snorkeling-in-Chichime-Island-272x182.jpg 272w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Snorkeling-in-Chichime-Island-520x347.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Snorkeling in Chichime Island, San Blas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"dpsp-share-text \">Sharing is caring!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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