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

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