Welcome to Comarca de Guna Yala

Imagine a turquoise tropical archipelago with one island for every day of the year. With white sand and waving palms, these Caribbean islands cheat no one’s version of paradise. The Comarca is home to the Guna, the first group in Latin America to gain indigenous autonomy. Though they have had contact with Europeans since Columbus sailed these waters in 1502, clan identity is paramount, and many make tenacious... Read More

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Tips for exploring Panama's Guna Yala territory

Scattered along the Caribbean coast of Panama, the 365 tiny coconut islands of the San Blas archipelago make up one of Central America's most intriguing destinations. This is paradise as most of us imagine it, with coral reefs, sunken shipwrecks and tropical beaches found in every direction. Throw some thatched dwellings and powdery white sand in the mix, and what’s not to love?

Nalunega in the San Blas Islands © Westend61 / Getty Images
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