Analysis Of The Invasion Of San Blas

The Archipelago of San Blas is a natural landscape composed of approximately three hundred and seventy-eight islands, of which less than fifty islands are inhabited. This archipelago is located off the north coast of the Isthmus of Panama, at the east side of the Panama Canal. San Blas islands are home for one of the most important Panamanian indigenous groups: The Kunas. An enriched cultural group lives in this area, still preserving some of their traditions, making this zone very attractive to tourists. Sandy beaches, clear waters, coral reefs, and sunny skies, make this place a paradise for tourists. Kuna Yala is a heaven for Eco tourists because of its pristine environs. However, all the exponential growth of the tourism industry in this archipelago have brought many problems. The tourism industry has influences the Kuna culture and surrounded areas in some positive and negative ways.
The purpose of the document was to address, among other issues, the movement of workers from traditional occupations to the tourist industry, and the equitable distribution of tourism´s benefits. Kunas are unable to control this economic industry by themselves however, by applying their own standards when possible is an important step, as well as publicizing their guidelines in order to form an important educational role among their communities. The Kuna have been welcoming tourists for more than sixty years, but now they are witnessing an impressive large-scale tourism. For example, last year about one hundred thousand people arrived to these islands by different mediums, but with the same reason of exploring this hidden gem. These numbers show the interest tourists have on these areas but the CGK have to cooperate in order to maximize this industry. Let us analyze some situations that had happened in this