San Blas: The Guna Keep the Caribbean

San Blas: The Guna Keep the Caribbean

365 islands governed by the indigenous Guna people, who refused resort development. Palm-fringed, white-sand, the Caribbean at its most unspoiled. Day trips: 2.5-hour 4x4 drive then a boat. Book Guna-operated tours. The road is rough. No ATMs on the islands. Bring cash and sunscreen. The Guna's control over their own tourism is itself the attraction — indigenous sovereignty in practice.