El Porvenir: A Gateway to a Stunning Archipelago
El Porvenir, also known as Gaigirgordub, is the capital of the Panamanian, Guna Yala. It is basically a settlement located on a small island. The island of El Porvenir, Panama may be small, but it has all the necessities any traveler needs including an airstrip, a hotel, a museum, government offices, and even an artisan cooperative. There’s also a small beach, but with the island surrounded by a vast ocean, finding a spot to enjoy the sea is quite easy. Visitors can get to the island by boat or book a flight through the El Porvenir Airport.
Best Time to Visit
It is best to visit El Porvenir during the dry season which is from December to April and during the semi-dry season which is from June to August. October is the wettest month on the island so visiting during this time can dampen any visitor’s travel itinerary.
What to Do & Area Attractions
For an island so small, visitors may be wondering what there is to do. There are plenty that El Porvenir has to offer especially when it’s an island on the Gulf of San Blas. Visitors can shop at the local artisan coop where local artwork is sold including handicrafts and molas or handmade blouses. Discover other islands near El Porvenir where snorkeling and beaching is a wonderful experience, such as the Dog Island. When looking to stay overnight on the island, there are beautiful and well-equipped El Porvernir, Panama hotels, such as the Coral Lodge, or get to stay at the Courtyard by Marriott Panama Metromall.