Group of young women in traditional clothing gather outdoors in a rural area; Panama San Blas Tours and an Arival Spotlight Awards finalist badge are displayed on the image.

Panama San Blas Tours Named a Finalist in the 2026 Arival Spotlight Awards

We are proud to share that Panama San Blas Tours has been named a finalist in the Social Purpose / Community Engagement category at the 2026 Arival Spotlight Awards.  The...
Four young girls from the Guna Community, dressed in vibrant traditional clothing, perform a lively dance with maracas outdoors, whilst people sit and watch in the background near rustic wooden buildings.

How Panama San Blas Tours Supports the Guna Community

A visit to the San Blas Islands is about far more than clear Caribbean water, white sand, and time spent between small palm-covered islands. San Blas is part of Guna...
A group of people in traditional clothing and hats pose outdoors for a group photo, some holding musical instruments—capturing the vibrant spirit often highlighted by a San Blas travel guide.

Your San Blas Tour: What to Expect Before You Go

There is a moment on the road from Panama City when the city disappears behind you, the mountains begin to rise and the journey starts to feel like part of...
Aerial view of a small tropical island in San Blas, with white sand, dense palm trees, and a shipwreck in clear turquoise water; the best time to visit is during the dry season for crystal-clear views like this.

The Best Time to Visit San Blas

There is no single bad time to visit the San Blas Islands. Warm Caribbean water, white-sand beaches, and palm-covered islands are part of the experience throughout the year. What changes...
A small tropical island in the San Blas Islands, with dense palm trees, sandy beaches, several small buildings, and a jetty surrounded by clear turquoise water.

The Most Beautiful Islands in San Blas

The San Blas Islands are home to more than 360 islands spread across the Guna Yala archipelago on Panama’s Caribbean coast. While only a small number are open to visitors,...
Thatched huts sit among palm trees on a sandy beach next to clear, shallow water under a partly cloudy sky—an idyllic scene that perfectly captures the allure of San Blas travel.

What to Pack for the San Blas Islands

Discover what to pack for the San Blas Islands, from clothing and sun protection to travel essentials, for a comfortable island experience.
Colorful embroidered textiles and fabric art pieces, handcrafted by the local Guna community, are displayed for sale along a sidewalk market under trees.

What Are Molas? The Story Behind Guna Textiles

Visitors to the San Blas Islands often notice colourful textiles displayed outside homes, hanging near community buildings, or offered for sale by local women. These handmade pieces are known as...

All About the Dutch Cays in San Blas

Discover all you need to know about the Dutch Cays, the most remote and pristine part of the San Blas Islands! Read our blog for our insider details.
A group of people posing for a photo outdoors in front of a building and colorful textiles displayed on lines.

Panama San Blas Tours: A Socially Responsible Tour Operator

Panama San Blas Tours committed with our local families.
A colorful textile crafted by the local Guna Community, featuring repeating geometric, spiral patterns in red, pink, orange, green, blue, and yellow outlined squares arranged in a vibrant grid.

Buy a Mola Mask to support the local families in Guna Ayala during this Crisis!

It has been more than 3 months of closure due to the coronavirus, and things have not improved, the positive cases in Guna Yala, one of Panama's most poverty regions...

La casa de Papel in San Blas Islands – Netflix Serie

Island Pelicano was the Island used to film the famous Netflix Serie Money Hesit, in Spanish known as "La casa de papel", where Rio and Tokio escaped.

Best Season to visit San Blas Islands

Monthly Scores: January in San Blas Islands - Good February in San Blas Islands - Careful many waves (no babies and people with back problems) March in San Blas Islands...