The Kunas have their own laws and own way to do things. At moments we felt welcome and comfortable, at others we felt out of place and frustrated. We accomplished some of the documentary work we had in mind. The rest, the images we were only allowed to capture in our mind's eye, shall remain the domain of the proud Kuna themselves. We have found that the Kuna people maintain strict control of their land and have preserved their environment and their culture with minimal outside influence.
Few foreigners venture outside of the established tourist routes.
Read about our experiences and interactions with the people while paddling through the Land of the Kunas. The bright lights of Panama City, the most cosmopolitan city in Central America, guided us in from the Azuero peninsula. The tiny island communities of the Kuna people are densely packed and colorful. They resonate with the culture of a proud people. As an outsider there is a powerful energy, occasionally unsettling, that you feel while strolling in the streets.