Isla Yanis
Guna name: Yansailadub
Yes, you can visit Isla Yanis in a single day. It sits in the Leisure and Culture area and is included in 1 of our day trips from Panama City, from $135 per person: pickup is around 5:00 am and you are back the same day.
Famous for its emerald-colored inland lagoon, which is unique in the region.
What is unusual about Yanis is inland: an emerald inner lagoon, a different colour from the sea around it, and there is no other like it in the comarca. It is the reason the cultural route comes through here.
The lagoon water is stiller and warmer than the water outside, so getting in feels nothing like it. It is worth it even if you have already swum at the other stops of the day.
Which tours include Isla Yanis
One route reaches this island, and it is the one that sets the price.
What else you see the same day
No day trip stops at just one island. These are the ones that share the morning with Isla Yanis.
- Naranjo Chico (Narasgandup Bipii) An island with traditional huts, ideal for experiencing the daily life of the Guna community.
- Isla Guanidup (Kuanidup) A classic getaway: hammocks, palm trees, and spectacular sunsets.
Other islands in Leisure and Culture
Questions about Isla Yanis
Can you visit Isla Yanis in a single day?
Yes. You leave Panama City around 5:00 am by 4x4, cross into the comarca and continue by boat; you are back the same afternoon. No overnight stay needed.
How much does it cost to reach Isla Yanis?
From $135 per person, depending on which of our routes you take. That price already covers the door-to-door 4x4, the boat, lunch and the guide. The only extra is the comarca entrance fee, paid once: $22 for foreigners and $7 for residents, in cash or by card to the driver, for the Guna community.
How long do you spend on Isla Yanis?
A day trip splits the morning and afternoon between the islands on the itinerary, so no single stop lasts all day. If you would rather stay on one island without rushing, message us on WhatsApp and we will tell you which route comes closest.
Where is the green lagoon?
Inland, hidden: you cannot guess it from where the boat ties up. You have to cross the island on foot, a matter of minutes. Plenty of people leave without seeing it simply because they did not ask.
I have already swum at the other stops — is it worth getting off?
It is. The water inside is stiller and warmer than the open sea, and going in feels nothing like it. There is no other lagoon like it in the whole comarca.