Is San Blas right for you?

Is San Blas right for you?

Please be aware of the following before booking your trip to San Blas…..

1. There are NO medical facilities in San Blas (beyond basic needs)
2. Hotels (even the expensive ones) may not have running water or traditional Toilets. Showers may be gravity or bucket showers and toilets are usually shared and non-traditional (need a hair dryer, mirror or hot shower? – not the place for you).
3. Most Hostels in San Blas are “home stays” with NO privacy or separate rooms. You will experience how the Kuna people really live which is without many material things you may think to be standard.
4. Most hotels include meals in the price of your stay but do NOT offer choices. If you are allergic to seafood, keep kosher or have special dietary requirements, San Blas may not be the place for you.
5. Airlines do not fly to all airstrips everyday so plan your arrival departure accordingly. Usually there is only one flight in the morning to selected locations in San Blas.
6. You can take pre-arranged land transportation to CARTI only. There are NO other options for going to San Blas via Land.  Driving yourself is not recommended and you may not be allowed to enter the Kuna Yala province with your car (must have Kuna transport).
7. San Blas is a beautiful pristine natural environment because there is no large scale development there.. If you are expecting luxury resort quality rooms and amenities you will be disappointed.

Most hotels in San Blas will NOT refund for any reason if you cancel less than 7 days prior to arrival or if you decided to depart early.  Hotels will NOT refund to you just because your “expectations” were not met.

Know before you go that any luxuries you want to have, including bug spray, mosquito nets, moisturizer, tanning lotion, towels, snacks, bottled water, etc. should be brought with you. Plan ahead and know what to expect, you’ll have an amazing experience.

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