Today we enjoyed one of the most amazing cultural experiences Panama has to offer. We visited the people of Guna Yala in their amazing archipelago of incredible islands. In the morning we visited the village of La Maquina, where we were greeted by many of its 500 inhabitants. We learned about their culture and looked at the different art and souvenirs they sell to visitors, especially the molas. We also enjoyed the beach on one little island, with crystal clear water and white sand the snorkeling was amazing.
2/25/2025
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National Geographic Quest
Isla Iguana Wildlife Refuge
After cruising during the night, National Geographic Quest arrived at the coast of Isla Iguana Wildlife Refuge. This 53-hectare wildlife reserve has 13 hectares of dry tropical rain forest and more than 40 hectares of coral. We were eager to go ashore and spend the entire day exploring this paradise. In the morning, the tides were ideal for snorkeling. A lovely school of bicolored parrot fish together with orange-sided triggerfish were seen by our guests. The resilient reef showed evidence of health and life. We were all delighted to see the abundant marine life, the amazing result of conservation. After lunch, we walked around the premises of the park. A big colony of magnificent frigatebirds were nesting at the back of the island. The males had their red gular pouches inflated, and were clicking their beaks, waiting for a female to accept their charming advances. It was a great day enjoying what nature provided for our guests.
