The island of Yandup is located in the center of the Kuna Yala region in Panama which is surrounded by coral reefs, with a small beach of serene and clear water, characteristic of the islands of Panama.

The island of Yandup, one of the islands of Panama is located in the Archipelago of San Blas, group of islands of Panama, at 1000 meters from the community of Ukupseni or Playon Chico and 1500 meters of humid tropical forests and firm earth where the airport is located. 

The Archipelago of San Blas possesses a group of islands of Panama that maintain certain zones of the islands of Panama intact, thanks to the Kuna culture, because their lives are based on biodiversity and the equilibrium of environmental resources, characteristic of the islands of Panama.

The environmental richness of these islands of Panama, the scenic beauties of the islands of Panama and the singularity of the islands of Panama are what comprise the Archipelago of San Blas, group of islands of Panama, as an ideal place for the observation of migratory and marine birds, the rest and the enjoyment of the islands of Panama.

During your visit to the islands of Panama, you will learn about the Kuna culture, there are already ecologic and cultural tours that are included in many of the hotel packages of the islands of Panama.  The Kuna hotels on the islands of Panama offer lodging in their 6 cabins constructed with the traditional materials that the Kuna Indians use for their housing on the islands of Panama. 

 About the Island of Coiba

The results of the excavations done on the island of Coiba indicated that it was the home of many pre-Colombian tribes, until 1542 when they ran from the islands of Panama because of the arrival of the Spanish explorers.

 In 1919, the island of Coiba, one of the islands of Panama changed into a penal colony and in 1992 the United Nations Organization for Education, Science and Culture (UNESCO) named it World Heritage Site.

The islands of Panama posses one of the best sites for practicing sport fishing in the world, this is the island of Coiba, since the marine currents unique to this place change her into a perfect vegetation zone for the Pipefish, Swordfish and Sailfish, among other small fish.

Many of the beaches of the islands of Panama are deserted and are covered with white fine sand.  The marine turtles use the islands of Panama as a place to hatch during the months of April and October.  If what you are looking for is to enjoy modern tourism consider a trip to the islands of Panama, considered one of the most scenic natural beauties of the world and with an abundant marine and wildlife.

 Other Islands of Panama

The National Marine Park of the island of Bastimentos, is one of the most picturesque and popular attractions of the islands of Panama, specifically in Bocas del Toro, and draws tourists from around Panama almost as much as foreigners.

 With an extension of 13,226 hectares from the island of Bastimentos and the surrounding marine area, this sanctuary of the islands of Panama accounts for one of the largest mangrove swamps of Panama, as well as a protected great coral reef. 

 It is good to point out that, Cruising World and Le Monde Voyage magazines selected the islands of Panama, specifically the San Blas islands as one of the best destinations for cruises in the world.  The island of San Blas, one of the islands of Panama has been the subject of numerous articles in National Geographic.