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Cultural Day Trip: Guanidup and the Guna People
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Cultural Day Trip: Guanidup and the Guna People

Guna Cabins: Living Culture and an Emerald-Colored Inland Lagoon.

$135 /person 🐷 Today you only pay a deposit—the rest is due on the day of the tour + regional tax (payable on site)
Description

More than just beaches: this tour brings you closer to the living culture of the Guna people. Visit Guanidup Island and Naranjo Chico, islands with traditional huts where you’ll learn about the community’s way of life, their molas (the world-famous Guna textile art), and their relationship with the sea. Yanis Island rounds out the itinerary with its emerald-colored inland lagoon. Includes the Natural Pool.

Islands You Visit

Isla GuanidupNaranjo ChicoIsla Yanis🌊 Natural Pool
⚠️ About Today's Route: The route and islands listed are the planned itinerary: on the day of the tour, they may vary due to weather, sea conditions, tides, or regulations set by the Guna Yala region. The captain and the boat guide have the final say, always prioritizing your safety—if an island cannot be visited, it will be replaced by another equally beautiful one.

Today's Itinerary

05:00

Pickup at your hotel

4x4 trip from Panama City to Guna Yala.

08:30

Boat to Guanidup

Sailing to the islands of the community.

09:30

Guna Culture + 3 Islands

Guanidup, Naranjo Chico, and Yanis, featuring a traditional lunch and molas.

15:30

Natural Pool and Return Trip

A final swim and then back to the city at dusk.

What's Included

  • ✅ Round-trip 4x4 transportation from your hotel in Panama City (door-to-door).
  • ✅ High-speed boat between islands with life jackets (required and included).
  • ✅ Typical lunch included (+1 drink): fresh fish, coconut rice and patacones.
  • ✅ Bilingual guide to the local Guna community.
  • ✅ Visit to 3 idyllic islands and the famous Natural Pool.
  • ✅ Snorkel gear, kayaks and paddle boards available on the islands.
  • ✅ Restrooms and showers on the islands.

Does not include

  • 🎟️ Entrance fee to the Guna Yala region ($22 for foreigners / $7 for nationals, payable in cash).
  • 🍹 Alcoholic beverages and personal expenses.

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