Islands · 6 min read
The 10 Most Beautiful Islands in San Blas (According to Our Guides)
We asked our Guna guides—who know the 300+ islands like the back of their hands—which ones are their favorites. Here’s their honest top 10.
- Perro Chico Island — the shipwreck makes it a unique snorkeling spot. The most famous, and for good reason.
- Chichime — the region’s most-photographed leaning palm trees.
- Cayos Holandeses — the clearest water in all of San Blas; it’s worth the extra trip.
- Isla Pelícano — a tiny postcard-perfect cayo surrounded by perfect turquoise waters.
- Cayos Coco Bandero — living coral and a feeling of being at the end of the world.
- Isla Aguja — the iconic row of palm trees featured in every guidebook.
- Isla Estrella — starfish everywhere in calm waters.
- Coco Blanco — the tiny deserted island of your dreams.
- Isla Diablo — snow-white sand and the most stunning contrast of blues.
- Guanidup — hammocks, Guna culture, and sunsets that look like they’re from another planet.
The truth that few people mention
Almost all the islands in San Blas look alike—white sand, palm trees, turquoise water. If you ask about a specific island and your tour doesn’t include it, don’t worry: whichever one you visit, you’ll fall in love with it just the same. And if you’re dreaming of a particular one, let us know when you book, and we’ll do our best to stop by there.
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