San Blas Islands, Colombia

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My epic sea voyage, San Blas Islands, Colombia travel blog
My epic sea voyage
Oct 8, 2007

... up spending 8 nights on the boat, as we sailed along the coastline of Columbia and Panama, finally reaching the San Blas Islands, which are possibly the most picturesque things ive ever seen. Hundreds of tiny desert islands, surrounded by amazing coral ...

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Forum Discussions on San Blas Islands (4)

Best Souvenirs from Colombia?
Posted on May 20, 2008, 10:51:43
... can also be found in the handicraft shops. The finest are almost certainly the molas made by Cuna Indians from the San Blas Islands. These reverse-applique panels were originally made for blouses but now are sold as wall hangings. Two to four pieces of ...
boat from Guatemala to Colombia
Posted on Jan 13, 2009, 13:37:23
... depending on size of boats and on-board services. The trip usually takes 4 nights and 5 days and includes a 2 days stopover in San Blas Islands. At the Panama end, the boats either leave from the Portobelo Area or from Carti in San Blas, rather than Colón. ...
Countries not recommended
Posted on Aug 1, 2005, 22:05:12
... region has its ups and downs The other option is to take a boat, which works out more expensive than flying sometimes, and can take up to a week with stopovers, but you do get the opportunity to check out the San Blas islands of Panama if youre lucky
Safety in South America
Posted on Dec 4, 2006, 08:37:45
... to the Colombian side. Rough waters and you'll have to walk 4-5kms to the town on the Colombian side. Quite feasible but not without risk. Most people I met flew from Panama City to Cartegena or found a berth on a yacht via the San Blas islands.