ABOUT AKWADUP LODGE -  in their own words:

An island for every day of the year!

Kuna Yala or San Blas is one of the most fascinating places in the american continent. This autonomous indigenous region in the Republic of Panama comprises an archipielago of 356 islands in the Caribbean Sea, of which only 51 are inhabited.

This territory also includes, along the archipielago, a ten kilometer wide strip of mainland which is covered in a great extension with virgin tropical forest. The coral reefs that surround San Blas are particularly worthy of mention because most of them, unlike in other parts of the world, still conserve their original maritime life.

The Kuna population has lived traditionally isolated from the rest of the panamanian population. It has been only some years since Kuna Yala opened its doors carefully for national and international tourism. Due to this situation the Kuna people have mantained its authenticity. No visitor to San Blas will be able to forget the impression of being brought back into the time when Columbus discovered America. The new tourism in Kuna Yala centers its attention on eco-tourism, activities like fishing and snorkeling, as well as cultural tourism. .

Getting to San Blas:
San Blas is located North East of Panama City, in the Republic of Panama. To get there, take a domestic filght to Achutupu, departing from Marcos Gelabert Airport. The domestic flight is less than one hour long.

Beautiful and Comfortable Cabins:
Our large cabins offer all the comfort you are used to together with a great Caribbean atmosphere.  You will have 24 hour electricity, running water, private bathroom, fan, a terrace with a stunning Caribbean Sea view besides you will have a hammock on which you can lay down and enjoy the sea in the privacy of your terrace.  All the furniture is new and of the best quality. You won't complain!

Bon Appétit:
In Kuna Yala you will enjoy fresh form the sea lobster, shellfish and fish. Coconut water is a very important ingredient of the Kuna cuisine. As a sidedish you can order plantain, yuca, rice and kidney beans. For those who don't eat seafood chicken and beef is available.

Kuna cooks are recognized for their culinary abilities. Kunas adquired knowledge about the occidental cuisine and united this knowledge to their traditional cooking.

Kunas discovered the occidental cuisine after the Tule Revolution. The United States government allowed Kunas to work in the Panama Canal Zone. This was forbidden for other panamanians. Kunas worked in the zone as cooks, among other jobs. Even today the kitchens of many restaurants in Panama City trust the cooking abilities of Kunas.