Beach Hotels in El Porvenir

Sayra and Marta were amazing hosts and crew! They took very good care of us during our two night stay. All meals were beyond amazing! We had conch curry, lobster, coconut bread, and a number of other delicious dishes that were outstanding. Sayra knows the local Guna well and took us on a tour around the island (Cambombia) to meet them. We bought molas from some of the local women. Their handicraft skills are truly impressive. San Blas is absolutely gorgeous and the water is pristine! No wind while we were there, but we had some excellent snorkeling! Sayra took us out on the dinghy to snorkel through different areas of the reef. Lots of different fish and some of the best coral we have seen. It was a very relaxing weekend, and one we will always remember. Highly recommend staying!

The trip out to islands is an adventure in itself — and for $110 person round trip they arranged SUV ride from Panama City and had a guide meet us and take us in boat out to the island. Same on way back — they got us from the island right back to hotel. During your stay on island, you get a free trip to other islands (or two trips if you stay 3-4 days). Isla Diablo has a great little reef that you can snorkel around right off the beach. It was some of the best snorkeling we found in Panama and went around reef 3 or 4 times on during trip. Make sure to do this! There is also snorkeling around sunken ship on adjacent island — Isla Perrito. We are really glad we stayed on Isla Diablo since with the reef right there there was more to do without getting on boat. The accommodations and food are simple but in keeping with the island vibe. Grilled or fried chicken or fish with great coconut rice and a bit of Cole slaw for each meal. But there is no place to buy an extra snack or dish anywhere on island, so recommend you bring extra snacks or food just in case for any special dietary needs or preferences. WiFi was pretty good and a total surprise. Ask at the restaurant and they will give you password for $1/day fee. And there is place you can recharge devices. They sell beer and soda and cocktail drinks for very reasonable prices (eg $2 beer), and beyond that there is not much you can spend money on. We highly recommend!

This is rustic cabin camping with meals provided and super friendly staff. The views are nothing short of spectacular!

We enjoyed the beautiful beaches and islands. The staff were very attentive. The food was very good. There was variety and plenty of good food. There were vegetables and fruit with the meals. The breeze through the cabanas' bamboo walls was nice and cool. Bring a string for hanging clothes to dry inside of the cabana. Bring dessert if you want dessert. Expect camping type conditions, showers are rain water that is not heated. If the waves are really good size, you'll need to pull your bed to the non-splashing side of the room. We really enjoyed the excursions to snorkeling sites and beaches. These cost $2 or $3 per person for the beach fees. There are places to get beverages at the other beaches so bring some money with you on the excursions, , but mostly small bills. For the 3 days/nights, we used 6 liters of bottled water per person. We brought that with us. There are other resorts on Naranjo Chico Island that have some beverages you can purchase. These cantinas are near the large shared beach.. We loved getting to know the staff. They are super people.

Loved our Captain Manuel. Excellent! San Blas islands are adventurous and beautiful. Bring: beer, towels, towel clips and baby wipes!

Our stay with Paul and Daniela on Play to Live was by far one of the best experiences we’ve ever had. Not only is San Blas a very very special place, Paul and Daniela go out of their way to make you feel welcome, comfortable and show you the real life at sea. Not to mention how amazing the food was. Daniela is an amazing cook and Paul makes the best pancakes! It was a real adventure where - in four days time - we got to experience so much different weather. From a little rain to beautiful sun and amazing sailing winds. Paul planned our days spontaneously based on the weather conditions. We appreciated his enthusiasm and knowledge and felt safe at all times. Paul and Daniela have been living in San Blas for some time and have taken the interest and time to connect with the local people and culture. They have shared their knowledge with us which we are very grateful for. We can’t wait to reconnect with them in the future and laugh till it’s dark. If you’re up for an adventure, this is the place to be!

The island where the cabins are located is great.