Which Islands to Visit in San Blas, Panama

Mapa de las Islas más famosas de San Blas Panamá

🌴 ✨ The 4 Must-See Cays: When Visiting San Blas Panama, You Must Visit at Least TWO of These Paradises

🌊 What Exactly Are the San Blas Keys?

When we talk about "cayos" in San Blas, we refer to groups of small, flat, sandy islands that form on coral reefs. Unlike the mountainous volcanic islands, the cayos are:

🔍 Unique Features of the San Blas Keys:

1. Coral Origin

   • They are formed by the accumulation of sand on reefs.

   • 95% are so flat that the maximum height is the palm trees.

🏝️ 1. Cayos Limones: The Living Instagram

💡 Why it's famous:

• The San Blas "welcome sign" (appears in 90% of the photos)

• Electric blue waters and perfectly leaning palm trees

🎯 Ideal for: ✓ Those who want the most epic photos ✓ First-timers in San Blas (it's the most accessible)

⚠️ Not so pretty reality: It's usually crowded at noon

🔗 Complete guide: All about Cayos Limones

🌴 2. Robinson Cays: The Guna Essence

💡 Why it's special:

• Guna families live here in traditional houses

• Very empty beaches even in high season

🎯 Ideal for: ✓ Travelers who hate tourism ✓ Those looking to buy handicrafts directly from indigenous people

💎 Secret: They have the best ceviche in the area (made to order)

🔗 Complete guide: Robinson as a local

🤿 3. Cayos Coco Bandero: The Natural Aquarium

💡 Why it's so popular:

• Virgin reef with turtles and rays

• Real desert island feeling

⚡ Unique experience: Snorkeling in "The Secret Passage" (a mangrove channel filled with fish)

🔗 Complete guide: Adventure in Coco Bandero

💎 4. Dutch Cays: VIP of the Caribbean

💡 Why it's different:

• Only 6 cabins on the entire key

• Sunsets that look like Photoshop (but are 100% real)

💰 Investment vs. Experience: It's the most expensive, but you'll have entire beaches to yourself.

🔗 Complete guide: The luxury San Blas

📊 DECISION TABLE: Which Two Keys Should You Choose?

Comparison	Lemons	Robinson	Coco Bandero	Dutch
Photos	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Authenticity	⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Snorkel	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Days needed	From 1 to 3 days	3 to 5 days	From 2 to 5 days	From 2 to 7 days
Best for	Instagram	Culture	Adventure	Romance

👉 Click & Sailing Recommendation:

• 1 day: Lemons + Robinson

• 2 days: Add Coco Bandero

• +4 days: Includes Dutch

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❓ 5 Questions No One Has Answered (So Far)

1. Can I visit TWO keys in one day?

✅ Yes, but with logistics: Book a tour that includes Limones + Robinson (they are a 20-minute boat ride away).

2. Which key has the best food?

🍤 Robinson (freshly caught ceviche) vs Holandeses (romantic dinner on the beach).

3. Are there public restrooms?

🚻 Only in Limones (the others are private cabins).

4. Which one should I choose if I travel ALONE?

🎒 Coco Bandero (you'll meet other adventurers) or Robinson (to connect with Guna culture).

5. Is Dutch really worth it?

💎 Only if:

• You go alone, as a couple, with your family, with a group of friends, YES.

• You hate crowds

  
  

⏳ Conclusion: Your Smartest Move

Golden rule: " If you visit San Blas, Panama , and you only know ONE key, you haven't really been to San Blas."

📍 Immediate action:

1. Choose your TWO keys (use our table)

2. Book IN ADVANCE (Dutch people sell out 3 months in advance)

3. Get your camera ready: You're going to take your followers' breath away.

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Islands to Visit in San Blas Panama

Islands to Visit in San Blas Panama