How to get
By air
Undoubtedly, it is the best and most fun way to get to San Blás, it takes just 40 minutes to board at Marcos A. Gelabert Airport (Albrook) in Panama City and disembark at Corazón de Jesus in San Blás.
In this quick trip you will enjoy the beautiful view of the Central American forest and the wonderful San Blás archipelago.
Cesna 182
Single-engine 3 passenger seats Maximum weight allowed 650 Pounds or 295 kg. (Pax + equipment)
Value per flight US$ 577 + 7%(itbms)
Round trip US$1154 + 7%(itbms)
Value per passenger:
1 pax $1154 round trip per person + 7%(itbms)
2 pax $577 round trip per person + 7%(itbms)
3 pax $385 round trip per person + 7%(itbms)
*US$24 per passenger fee for the use of the Corazon de Jesus runway.
Cesna 206
Single-engine 5 passenger seats Maximum weight allowed 750 Pounds or 340 kg. (Pax + equipment)
Value per flight US$ 674 + 7%(itbms)
Round trip US$1348 + 7%(itbms)
Value per passenger:
3 pax $450 round trip per person + 7%(itbms)
4 pax $337 round trip per person + 7%(itbms)
5 pax $270 round trip per person + 7%(itbms)
*US$24 per passenger fee for the use of the Corazon de Jesus runway.
Single-engine 9 passenger seats Maximum weight allowed 1850 Pounds or 840 kg. (Pax + equipment)
Value per flight US$ 1760.00 + 7%(itbms)
Round trip US$3520 + 7%(itbms)
Value per passenger:
6 pax $586 round trip per person + 7%(itbms)
7 pax $503 round trip per person + 7%(itbms)
8 pax $440 round trip per person + 7%(itbms)
9 pax $391 round trip per person + 7%(itbms)
*US$24 per passenger fee for the use of the Corazon de Jesus runway.
Quest Kodiak
By Land + Speedboat
This transport option is the longest, approximately 5 hours from your hotel to the boat, and also the cheapest.
First part is done by 4x4 car.
The transport will pick you up at the Hotel, airport or previously arranged address around 5:30 am.
A trip that lasts approximately 3:00hs in a shared 4x4.
On the road there will be a border, between Panama and the Guna Yala region, at this point you pay the entrance fee to the territory, it is US$ 21.00 per person.
Arriving at the Port of Cartí around 8:30 am.
In Porto the driver will take you to the speedboat that will bring you to the boat.
*If you have a car or want to rent one to come, it needs to be 4x4. Even the road being paved is not in good condition, this is a requirement of the Kuna Congress
Second part is made by a Kuna Speedboat
Upon arriving at the port, all tourists are required to pay an “embarkation fee”. The tax is mandatory for all travelers who will use the port. The amount of US$ 2 must be paid in one of the huts on site (the Kunas themselves will be responsible for saying where the payment must be made).
At 9:00 am your speedboat leaves, from the port to the boat it takes approximately 1 more hour and you will be ready to enjoy paradise!
Cesna 172 airplane
Single-engine, 3 passenger seats. Maximum allowed weight 450 pounds or 205 kg.
Value per flight US$562 + 7%(itbms)
Round trip $ 1124 + 7%(itbms)
Value per passenger:
1 pax US$ 1124 round trip per person + 7% (itbms)
2 pax US$ 562 round trip per person + 7% (itbms)
3 pax US$ 375 round trip per person + 7% (itbms)
*US$24 per passenger fee for the use of the Corazon de Jesus runway.
How to get to San Blas
To get to San Blas, you have two options. by air approximately 40 min, or by land, 4x4 car + Guna speedboat approximately 5 hours.
Both transport services are not carried out by us Sailboattrips nor by our hosts, what we do is recommend the best companies in the business. Those who have provided a good service to our customers.
See below how it works and how much each type of transport to San Blas costs.
Piper Saratoga
Single-engine, 5 passenger seats, Maximum allowed weight 950 pounds or 430 kg.
Value per flight US$ 824 + 7%(itbms)
Round trip US$ 1648 + 7%(itbms)
Value per passenger:
4 pax US$ 412 round trip per person + 7%(itbms)
5 pax US$ 329 round trip per person + 7%(itbms)
*US$ 24.00 per passenger, round trip fee for the use of the Corazon de Jesus runway.
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Islander
Twin engine, 8 passenger seats, Maximum allowed weight 1100 pounds or 500 kg.
Value per flight US$1890 + 7%(itbms)
Round trip US$ 3780 + 7%(itbms)
Value per passenger:
6 pax US$ 630 round trip per person + 7% (itbms)
7 pax US$ 540 round trip per person + 7%(itbms)
8 pax US$ 473 round trip per person + 7%(itbms)
*US$ 24.00 per passenger, round trip fee for the use of the Corazon de Jesus runway.
Cost to get to the boat via Land
USD 173.00 per person round trip including (4x4 + speedboat + taxes)
USD 75.00 per person round trip. Transfer from Panama City to Porto.
USD 75.00 per person round trip. Speedboat transfer from Porto to the boat.
USD 21.00 per person. Entrance fee to Comarca Guna Yala.
USD 2.00 per person. Entrance fee to the Port of Carti.
