Chichime: Snorkeling Among the Reefs

Snorkel at one of the most colorful reefs in San Blas: Chichime Island, crystal-clear waters, and the Natural Pool—all in one day.

$135 /person 🐷 Pay only a deposit today · the rest on tour day + Guna Yala entrance tax (paid on site)

Description

Chichime Island is synonymous with healthy reefs and crystal-clear water: one of the best snorkeling spots in all of Guna Yala, with colorful fish and coral just below the surface—ideal even if it’s your first time. After swimming among the reef, round out the day at the Piscina Natural, the most photographed sandbar surrounded by turquoise waters in San Blas. Door-to-door 4x4 transportation, boat ride, snorkeling gear, a traditional lunch, and a Guna guide are all included.

Islands you'll visit

Isla ChichimePiscina Natural 🌊 Natural Pool

⚠️ About the day's route: The published route and islands are the planned itinerary: on tour day they may vary due to weather, sea conditions, tides or decisions by the Guna Yala comarca. The boat captain and guide make the final call, always putting your safety first — if an island can't be visited, it's replaced with another one just as beautiful. →

Day itinerary

05:00

Pickup at your hotel

4x4 trip from Panama City to Guna Yala.

08:30

Chichime Island

Snorkeling on the reef: healthy coral and colorful fish in shallow waters.

12:30

Lunch + free time

A traditional island lunch, followed by time to swim and relax.

15:30

Natural Pool and Return Trip

One last swim at the sandbar, then back to the city.

What's included

✅ Round-trip 4x4 transport from your hotel in Panama City (door to door).
✅ Speedboat between islands with life jackets (mandatory and included).
✅ Traditional lunch included (+1 drink): fresh fish, coconut rice and patacones.
✅ Bilingual guide from the local Guna community.
✅ Visit to 3 paradise islands and the famous Natural Pool.
✅ Snorkeling gear, kayaks and paddleboards available on the islands.
✅ Restrooms and showers on the islands.