Question 1

Do I need my passport to visit Pelicano Island in San Blas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Your original passport with the Panama entry stamp is mandatory. Copies are not accepted. Carry your original passport at all times during the trip.

Question 2

Do I need cash? Are there ATMs in San Blas?

Accepted Answer

Bring enough cash in USD. There are no ATMs in San Blas. A mandatory Guna Yala entrance fee applies: $23 for foreign tourists and $8 for Panamanian citizens or residents.

Question 3

What can I bring to Pelicano Island?

Accepted Answer

Space in cars and boats is limited. Bring only essentials in a small backpack. Large coolers, beach chairs, or bulky items are strictly prohibited.

Question 4

Can I fly a drone in San Blas?

Accepted Answer

No. Drone flying is strictly prohibited in San Blas and can result in confiscation and fines. Please leave your drone at home.

Question 5

When is the pick-up from Panama City?

Accepted Answer

The shared 4x4 pick-up from Panama City is between 5:30 AM and 6:00 AM. Please be ready at your hotel reception by 5:30 AM.

Question 6

How much does a stay at Pelicano Island cost?

Accepted Answer

Prices start from $140 per person per night and include an all-inclusive package: roundtrip 4x4 transport from Panama City, boat transfer, all meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner), island hopping, snorkeling gear, kayaks, paddleboards, and a cultural visit to a local Guna family.

Question 7

Is Pelicano Island the island from Money Heist (La Casa de Papel)?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Pelicano Island in San Blas, Panama is the exact island featured in Netflix's La Casa de Papel (Money Heist) where the characters Tokyo and Rio hid out on a paradise Caribbean island.

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