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Why is there a Sunken Ship in the San Blas Islands- Perro Chico Island- Assudub Bipi?

Isla Perro Chico, in San Blas is one of the most popular from the area. It is like the icon of the San Blas Islands, of course apart from its culture and history.



Snorkel in the Sunked Ship of Perro Chico
Isla Perro Chico Island


History tells that in the year 1958 many merchandise ships from Colon to South America passed through our seas with food, drinks, clothing, etc. that night, it collided with some reefs near Isla Perro, San Blas where His engine was totally out of service.



Snorkel in San Blas Islands
Sunked Ship in San Blas Islands

Several boats that sailed in the area tried to help and go to the rescue and tow it but the boat started to burn in flames and was stranded in the middle of the seas of Guna Yala, many Guna residents went to the rescue of the crew of the death.


Currently in your visit with us, you can visit the famous Sunken Ship, If you want, you can even stay, since it is one of the tourist islands with infrastructure, it has traditional cabins with bathrooms, rooms with prices for all budgets


If you are a lover of snorkeling, you will be able to see first-hand the Buenaventura Ship that has been stranded for 65 years in the waters of the San Blas Islands, on the famous small dog island that is said in the Guna language Assudub Bipi.


Do not miss any more curiosities of the San Blas Islands.


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