Cabañas Narasgandup (Naranjo Chico)

Words and pictures don’t do the true beauty of San Blas justice. We stayed 3 nights in the overwater bungalow. It was simple and primitive and was amazing for decompressing and just getting away from it all. The hospitality by the family who took care of us was amazing. As a caution if you are a pretentious traveler this isn’t for you. There were no outlets, no modern hotel perks, limited shower water, certainly no WiFi and the lodging is as close to nature as you can get. With that being said it was sensational to be able to just live and be in the moment. This place is great for anyone trying to reconnect with themselves without the spoils of technology. Food was exceptional and simple. I’m willing to bet if I put the fried chicken and potatoes that were served to us against any highly touted restaurant in the whole world blindly. It wins. Seafood was caught fresh while we took part in our excursions. The coral around the islands is great for snorkeling and fish observing some spots we went were on par with Great Barrier Reef. The beach and coral on this particular island is great. You are on an island smack in the middle of a village literally living side by side. We had a few cultural opps moments as we wandered into the forest section that isn’t for tourists but you live and learn. The excursions themselves are solid like literally some Robinson Cruso stuff. Just an island or a sand bar in the middle of no where. Just stunning stunning beauty. This is the cautionary portion of the review. Go now like in the next year. They are ruining what should be an absolute global gem. Trash is just thrown in to the ocean at an disgusting pace. The reason we were asked to leave forest is 2 of the elders of islands were throwing trash into ocean. I want to come back and visit in the future but if something isn’t done soon they will poison their very existence into extinction. All in all I loved this place more then any place I’ve been. If your headed to San Blas put your phone and technology away and plug in to reality. Stay here you won’t be dissatisfied.