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
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…
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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…
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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…
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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),…
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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.
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Comarca de Guna Yala
A massive shipwreck at the spot known as Wreck Reef is clearly visible at low tide from deserted and idyllic Diadup (Isla Coco Bandera).
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Corazón de Jesús–Narganá Footbridge
Comarca de Guna Yala
This arcing wooden footbridge links the densely populated islands of Aggwanusadub (Corazón de Jesús) and Yandup (Narganá).
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Comarca de Guna Yala
This fabulous sandbar is a popular swimming spot for day-trippers staying on any of the Cayos Limones.
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