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Carnival- Based on customer feedback, The Panama Insider recommends that you avoid visiting San Blas during the 2nd & 3rd week of February. The Natives (your guides & boat captains) are all drunk, beaches are crowded, things don’t work according to plan, there’s more trash than usual, less personal attention, super slow traffic jams getting to the islands =more stress.
That said, any other time is perfect!
Vegetarians should consider visiting from May through July, as this is mating season for lobsters. Because catching lobsters is prohibited throughout the region at this time, and because there’s more vegetables in season such as mango & avocado, you’ll thoroughly enjoy slurping on a mango seaside while you soak up the scenery.
How do I get there?
Just let us know your hotel information, and we’ll arrange for the SUV to pick you up at 5:00am. (yes that’s early, but the airplane option is no better, leaving at 6am from the airport and costing double.) Contrary to some outdated information you might read elsewhere, the road to San Blas is 75% smooth now. It still requires the expertise of a good driver, and we use the best, the original Panama Crocodile Dundees whom have been driving this road since it was built 5 years ago, and whom are the professional Survivor called when filming in San Blas.
What’s your favorite thing about San Blas?
The peace and quiet. San Blas is worlds away from the city, the hustle and bustle. It’s really quite a shock to the system to reach heaven and then arrive back in Panama City. For this reason, The Panama Insider suggests you do your touring of Panama City first, go to San Blas, and from there, continue exploring the rest of Panama’s beautiful countryside or 1100 miles of Coastline.
Which islands do you recommend?
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So what’s the food like normally?
Mostly basic white rice, cabbage & tomato, fresh caught fish, coffee & sugar, or eggs and bread. The majority of islands packages are ‘all inclusive’ meaning meals are provided, and for an average of $20-35 more per day, the quality of island tours and food increases significantly. Insider tip: We always bring a package of mayonnaise, a loaf of bread & peanut butter. Oh, and chocolate! But put it in a Ziploc lest you share with the ants.
I’ve heard people say they didn’t like San Blas, what do you have to say about that?
How much do you have in common with those people?
It’s true San Blas is not for everyone or that certain comforts could be out of your budget such as: tile floors, cushioned chairs, internet, desert, the playoffs, shopping centers, ice.
NO ICE? That’s crazy! Think of it this way, what’s more important?; ice for your rum and coke, or working on your tan with a warm rum & coke in hand surrounded as far as the eye can see with magical little islands covered in coconut trees bordered by the most vibrant blue colors that, until now, you’ve only ever witnessed inside a Crayola box? Priorities priorities!
In San Blas you will find there are certain sacrifices like: sand floors, hammocks, absence of electricity, convenience stores, American-standard toilets, English speaking concierge. Just remember the true definition of sacrifice only means that you’re making space for what’s really important to you. And if you honestly can’t live without internet, flushing toilets, or the playoffs then go to Bocas del Toro.
So do you take the red pill?
Or the blue pill?
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Relax, if you still don’t know the exact dates, things are totally flexible in San Blas.
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