Pachamama Gypsy Lodge

Comarca de Guna Yala


This eccentric place at the 11Km marker is where to head if you want to chill in the clouds. Set on 32 hectares of forest with a dozen waterfalls and a network of well-marked trails, it has five colorful cabins with little balconies, eight 'semi-private apartments’ (bunk beds, shared bathroom) and two dormitories with up to six beds.

Mostly organic vegetarian meals – including a lot of mushrooms – are available from US$5. Day/overnight trips (US$60/75) on offer to the San Blas islands include meals. It's a fun and relaxing place to stay run by an affable French-Mexican couple.


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2. Museo de la Cultura Guna

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3. Ikodub (Isla Aguja)

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Escape from Gardi Sugdub (Cartí Suitupo) to picture-perfect 'Needle Island,' with its lazy palms, golden sands and gentle surf. Excursions cost from US$35.

4. Congreso General Guna

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This is the headquarters of the supreme governmental body of the Comarca de Guna Yala.

5. Museo de la Nación Guna

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6. Bayano Caves

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7. La Piscina

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