A shallow, glass-clear 'natural pool' between islets where a small plane wreck and coral heads sit in waist-to-shoulder-deep water — one of the most photographed but genuinely worthwhile stops in San Blas.
What to expect
You wade and float in impossibly clear, warm shallow water over sand and coral, with the rusted skeleton of a small plane visible just beneath the surface — an easy, unhurried swim rather than a deep dive. Your captain times the visit to avoid the midday convergence of tour boats. Lunch is grilled fish and patacones served on a nearby island, eaten with your feet in the sand.
Good to know
Water shoes help on the coral-sand bottom; bring reef-safe sunscreen since this is a fragile, shallow ecosystem. Best done in the morning for both light and lower crowds.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at San Blas Islands — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.