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The Realm of the Gunas

Excursion

Free

Duration
5hrs
Season
Available all year
Min. number
0 travellers
Booking code
INCL-CTE1

Enjoy a guided visit to a traditional Guna community and enjoy leisure time on a stunning white sand beach.
  • Enjoy a rich cultural experience in the Guna Yala region of Panama

  • See typical bamboo and thatched houses and watch a captivating traditional dance performance.

  • Indulge in some leisure time to relax at a pristine Caribbean beach on Guna Yala, formerly San Blas

  • Pick up some unique souvenirs and colourful textiles made by the local Guna people  


Sustaining traditions

After a transfer by small expedition boat, you’ll arrive at the remote Guna community, a proud pre-Columbian Indigenous tribe.   

On your guided walk, you’ll get to meet community members, and learn how they adapted their traditions to the modern world, fought for their land, and sustained their culture. Admire the traditional bamboo and thatched roof houses and witness a traditional dance performance. 

We’ll then continue to a tranquil white sand beach, where you can relax and swim in the turquoise waters at your leisure. 

 

Practical information

  • Remarks/requirements: Please dress according to the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes and swimwear.  Sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses are recommended. 

  • Walking or Activity information: Involves moderate physical activity on relatively level surfaces and gentle terrain. 

  • Wheelchair accessible: No 

  • Language availability: English and, German (subject to availability).

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