{"id":8944,"date":"2025-11-04T19:09:18","date_gmt":"2025-11-04T19:09:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.focuspanama.info\/eng\/?p=8944"},"modified":"2025-11-21T06:13:27","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T06:13:27","slug":"natural-beauty-and-ancestral-culture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.focuspanama.info\/eng\/archives\/8944","title":{"rendered":"Natural Beauty and Ancestral Culture"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Islands, Natural Pools, and Caribbean Relaxation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The autonomous territory of Guna Yala, in the Panamanian Caribbean, is made up of 360 islands, only a portion of which are inhabited. It is a unique destination where natural beauty blends with the culture of the Guna people. Its white-sand beaches, crystal-clear waters, and traditions make this place a paradise for both adventurers and those seeking to disconnect and relax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Island Hopping by Cayuco or Boat<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The best way to explore Guna Yala is to explore several islands in a single day, traveling by traditional canoe or boat. Each island has its own unique charm, from local communities to secluded beaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to get there: <\/strong>By 4×4 vehicle from Panama City (2.5 hours) to the port of Carti, then by boat to the islands, which can take between 30 minutes and 1 hour.
Cost<\/strong>: Day tours from $60.00 to $120.00 per person.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Dive into the Sanbanks Natural Pools<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

In front of the islands are sandbanks in the middle of the Caribbean Sea, where the crystal-clear water barely reaches your knees. These pools were created by a major earthquake over a century ago and are ideal for swimming, relaxing, and taking spectacular photos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to get there<\/strong>: Included in most island-hopping tours.
Cost<\/strong>: Usually included in the tour package.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Snorkeling and Kayaking in the Dutch Cays<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

This group of islands, located in the most remote area of \u200b\u200bthe archipelago, is famous for its tranquility, coral reefs, and perfect waters for snorkeling and kayaking. It is a dream destination for ecotourists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to get there:<\/strong> From Carti, the boat transfer can take between 1.5 and 2 hours.
Cost<\/strong>: Tours and stays range from $100.00 to $200.00, depending on the tour operator. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Enjoy Doing Nothing<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Oceanfront hammocks, refreshing coconut drinks, and the Caribbean breeze: in Guna Yala, you can also simply relax and enjoy the moment without any plans other than resting and watching the sea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to get there<\/strong>: Available on virtually all tourist islands.
Cost<\/strong>: Stays in rustic cabins range from $25.00 to $60.00 per night.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Discover the Beaches of Diablo Island, Perro Island, and Perro Chico<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

These are some of the islands most visited by tourists: Diablo Island for its views, Perro Island for the sunken ship near the shore, perfect for snorkeling, and Perro Chico for its more peaceful atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to get there<\/strong>: Boat transfer from the port of Carti (20 to 40 minutes).
Cost<\/strong>: Entrance to the islands ranges from $2.00 to $5.00 per person, although the cost is usually covered by a day tour or stays on one of the islands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Islands, Natural Pools, and Caribbean Relaxation The autonomous territory of Guna Yala, in the Panamanian Caribbean, is made up of 360 islands, only a portion of which are inhabited. It is a unique destination where natural beauty blends with the culture of the Guna people. Its white-sand beaches, crystal-clear waters, and traditions make this place […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8945,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[65],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8944","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-gunayala"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.focuspanama.info\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8944"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.focuspanama.info\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.focuspanama.info\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.focuspanama.info\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.focuspanama.info\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8944"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.focuspanama.info\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8944\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9229,"href":"https:\/\/www.focuspanama.info\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8944\/revisions\/9229"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.focuspanama.info\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8945"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.focuspanama.info\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8944"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.focuspanama.info\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8944"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.focuspanama.info\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8944"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}