Kuanidup Lodge in the San Blas Archipelago

18. Jan, 2009 0 Comments

Rejoice at God’s creation in this spectacular paradise. Kuanidup Island Lodge is located in the San Blas Archipelago, in the Republic of Panama. You will be fascinated by the beauty and tranquility of the San Blas Archipelago.

Did you ever dream of leaving it all behind and living in total harmony with nature? This is exactly how you will feel during your stay at Kuanidup.

Only you won’t have to worry about fetching the day’s catch. Be it fish, lobster or king crab. Nor will you find yourself scratching your head trying to figure out how to open that sweet coconut! Kuanidup Lodge will take care of that!

Getting to Kuanidup

Getting to Kuanidup Island Lodge is easy. Just book a flight with Aeroperlas or Air Panama. These two companies offer daily flights from Panama City to Rio Sidra.

The flight takes place over Panama’s continental divide and the rainforest, providing for a breathtaking panorama. You can also drive to Carti.

For a full description please see our article “How to Get to the San Blas Archipelago?”

At Rio Sidra, you will be picked-up in dugout canoe by one of our boatmen for a short ride to Kuanidup. Breakfast will be waiting for you!

Cold soft drinks and beer are for sale from the lodge kitchen at reasonable prices. Although all meals are included, guests will be well off by bringing snacks and wine. It is recommended that you bring money in small bills, a flash light, mask/fins (the lodge also has snorkeling equipment available at no cost for guests), music, sun lotion, a good book and magazine!

Rooms

Following ancient Kuna tradition of using local materials, huts in Kuanidup are made of bamboo and thatch roof. They will provide you with a good night sleep!

The resort only has a few of them, which guarantees not only your privacy but assurance that a personal service is provided.

At night, a kerosene lamp is used as the source of light inside the hut. Very romantic for those of you traveling as a couple!

Included:

3 meals a day, usually sea food, catch of the day including lobster, crab and fish, please let us know in advance if you have any allergies

Day trips in the Kuna Yala Archipelago

Pick up from the Carti Airport to the Kuanidup Island in a small motor boat and back

Tours in the Kuna Yala Archipelago

Among our daytime activities, we offer excursions to other small islands such as the pristine Isla del Perro, where you’ll appreciate the snorkeling.

This is also the site of a sunken ship, so don’t forget to bring your mask and fins.

Molas are usually on display here, which will give you the opportunity to purchase some if you wish. We can also take you to visit one of the local communities for a close-up view of Kuna life, our customs and traditions.