The San Blas Islands Sailing Blog

Discover The Surprising Summer Storms of San Blas (and Why They’re Nothing to Fear) Every sailor who’s spent a summer in San Blas has heard of the mysterious Culepollo  — a name as curious as the weather phenomenon itself. Known locally as Chocosana  in the Guna language, these short but intense tropical squalls are part of the charm of sailing through one of the most pristine archipelagos in the Caribbean. The thought of a storm might sound alarming, but in reality, these br

A Rare, Secret Week in San Blas — High-Season Perfection All to Yourself, Reserved for the Few Who Know There’s a single week or to be...

The San Blas Islands are one of the Caribbean’s most breathtaking destinations, offering pristine beaches, turquoise waters, and a unique...

Discover San Blas: Panama’s hidden gem of 365 paradise islands, calm waters, and safe family anchorages. When families think about...

How to Find the Best San Blas Family-Friendly Catamaran Charter for a Seamless Caribbean Getaway Planning a family sailing vacation in...

Discover the Ideal Season for Sailing and Exploring San Blas Islands San Blas experiences some rainfall from May to November. This...

Discover which Islands to Avoid in San Blas this Year Some of the over 365 islands in the San Blas region experience overtourism,...

Discover Why San Blas Is Never a Tourist Trap—and How It Rewards Informed Travelers Short answer: absolutely not. A “tourist trap”...

As Bocas del Toro falls into chaos, San Blas rises as Panama’s safe and stunning escape As of June 20, the Panamanian government has...

Islands Disappear, Others Are Born: San Blas’ Natural Cycle Continues Just a year ago, we shared the rare and wonderful news of a new...