Latin America · Island
Panama City & San Blas
A canal, a colonial quarter and an indigenous island archipelago.
- Place
- Panama & Guna Yala · Panama · PA
- World region
- Latin America
- Type
- Island
- ID
- DST-0342
Why go
A canal, a colonial quarter and an indigenous island archipelago.
Panama City pairs a working megaproject with a restored casco viejo, and San Blas is 300 islands governed by the Guna people. Access to San Blas is by 4x4 and boat.
Signature experiences
- Miraflores Locks at the Panama Canal
- Casco Viejo old quarter
- San Blas island hopping and Guna community stay
Interest tags
canalhistorybeachindigenous cultureisland hopping
Good for
Culture travellersCouplesAdventure travellers
Pairs well with
Best months
Dec-Apr (dry)
Avoid months
May-Nov (rain)
Ideal stay
5 days
Nearest airport
PTY · Panama City
Pace
Balanced
Cost tier
Mid
Peak crowd level
Moderate
Country ISO
PA
