The Strategic Role of Sailing in the Economy of San Blas San Blas is often described as paradise. But economically and politically, it functions very differently from most Caribbean destinations. These islands form part of Guna Yala, an autonomous Indigenous territory where tourism, fishing, land use, and commercial activity operate under Guna governance. To understand San Blas, you have to understand how its economy is structured — what sustains it, who controls it, and how
