The 10 Most Beautiful Islands in San Blas (According to Our Guides)

We asked our Guna guides—who know the 300+ islands like the back of their hands—which ones are their favorites. Here’s their honest top 10.

1. Perro Chico Island — the shipwreck makes it a unique snorkeling spot. The most famous, and for good reason.
2. Chichime — the region’s most-photographed leaning palm trees.
3. Cayos Holandeses — the clearest water in all of San Blas; it’s worth the extra trip.
4. Isla Pelícano — a tiny postcard-perfect cayo surrounded by perfect turquoise waters.
5. Cayos Coco Bandero — living coral and a feeling of being at the end of the world.
6. Isla Aguja — the iconic row of palm trees featured in every guidebook.
7. Isla Estrella — starfish everywhere in calm waters.
8. Coco Blanco — the tiny deserted island of your dreams.
9. Isla Diablo — snow-white sand and the most stunning contrast of blues.
10. Guanidup — hammocks, Guna culture, and sunsets that look like they’re from another planet.

The Truth That Few People Mention

Almost all the islands in San Blas look alike — white sand, palm trees, turquoise water. If you ask about a specific island and your tour doesn’t include it, don’t worry: whichever one you visit, you’ll fall in love with it just the same. And if you’re dreaming of a particular one, let us know when you book, and we’ll do our best to stop by there.

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