As seas rise, the Guna people of San Blas face losing their ancestral islands. Despite threats of flooding and displacement, they respond with resilience, guided by tradition. Climate change may erase these islands within decades, but the Guna’s harmony with nature offers a powerful lesson. Visit not just for the beauty—but to honor a culture that may soon be gone.

Beyond its turquoise lagoons and amazing islands, San Blas is home to a lesser-known treasure: its endemic species. This archipelago is a...

Onboard Ulu, the sea isn’t just our horizon — it’s our pantry. Each meal we prepare carries the authentic flavors of Gunayala: fresh fish...

Floating above a living underwater tapestry, surrounded by fish in colors you didn’t think existed — this is snorkeling in Gunayala. The...

While Guna Yala—also known as the San Blas Islands— is undeniably beautiful, it’s also delicate—both in its natural environment and...

The Guna Yala region is home to some of the most pristine coral reefs in Central America. For the Guna people, these ecosystems are not...

During the season of May, sea turtles return to the beach where they were born to lay their eggs, and the Guna population there oversees...

Mola art is an artistic expression created by the Guna people. A Mola is made by hand-sewing a combination of colorful threads on a...

The forests of Gunayala (formerly known as the San Blas region) are a lesser-known but incredibly important part of this biodiverse...