The San Blas Islands Sailing Blog

The Dutch Cays: San Blas' Hidden Eden 2025 brings a renewed interest in off-the-grid destinations, and the Dutch Cays in San Blas...

The Pool in San Blas: The Most Exclusive Spot in the Archipelago Hidden deep within the outer Dutch Cays of San Blas lies a place most travelers to Panama will never reach. Known simply as “the Pool,” this shallow turquoise lagoon surrounded by tiny islands is considered by many sailors the most spectacular area in all of Guna Yala. Remote, untouched, and only accessible by sea, the Pool represents the most pristine side of San Blas—far removed from crowds, development, and m