Comarca de Guna Yala

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Overview

With white sand and waving palms, the islands of the turquoise Archipiélago de San Blas of the Comarca de Guna Yala are a vision of paradise. This is home to the Guna people, the first indigenous group in Latin America to gain autonomy. Though they have had contact with Europeans since Columbus sailed these waters in 1502, traditional identity and way of life remain paramount.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

Dubbag (Isla Pino)

Comarca de Guna Yala

This island's superlatives are threefold: it is the largest island in the archipelago yet has the smallest population (100 people) and it is the only San…

Área Silvestre de Narganá

Comarca de Guna Yala

With excellent birdwatching and good rainforest trails, the 994-sq-km Área Silvestre de Narganá is a wildlife reserve of species-rich primary forest…

Museo de la Cultura Guna

Comarca de Guna Yala

Stuffed with objects from everyday life as well as molas and religious artefacts, this small museum provides a good cultural and historical understanding…

Museo de la Nación Guna

Comarca de Guna Yala

This badly maintained, privately owned collection of Guna artefacts over two floors includes the usual baskets, molas and gammu burwi (bamboo flutes),…

Ikodub (Isla Aguja)

Comarca de Guna Yala

Escape from Gardi Sugdub (Cartí Suitupo) to picture-perfect 'Needle Island,' with its lazy palms, golden sands and gentle surf. Excursions cost from US$35.