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Stretching some 375km along the northeastern Caribbean coast of Panama from the Golfo de San Blas to Puerto Obaldia, Kuna Yala is the autonomous comarca of the Kuna (or Dule), the only region in the country populated and governed exclusively by indigenous people. Although their territory includes the narrow strip of land between the sea and the peaks of the Serrania de San Blas, almost all the Kuna live on the San Blas Archipelago , a chain of coral atolls that runs the length of the forested coastline like a string of pearls. They say there is an island for every day of the year (in fact there are slightly more), some forty of which are inhabited, with populations ranging from several thousand to single families living on narrow sandbanks which are all but submerged at high tide. The untamed beauty of its forested coastline, palm-fringed islands, coral reefs and bounteous marine life make Kuna Yala a good destination for a beach holiday, though transportation is difficult and there are few facilities. The real appeal, though, is the opportunity to observe the unique culture and lifestyle of the Kuna themselves
kuna yalamichael & gof says "we are planning on going to kuna. are there any inexpensive hostels in kuna yala or on nearby islands? which part do you recommend that we visit? thanks in advance."
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