Seven Living Indian Cultures of Panama

Rainforest Design® Cameo Jewelry

Changing the way people think about cameos forever! Carved by an exclusive group of highly skilled Wounaan Indian artisans from Panama's Darien Province, our Rainforest Design® cameos are unique, inspired by the flora and fauna of the Tropical Rain Forest.These exquisite cameos are sculpted from the Queen’s Helmet shell found in the waters of the Caribbean and the most valued of shells by traditional Italian carvers for this purpose.Set in 18kt gold with or without semi-precious and precious stones, each piece is numbered, signed by the carver, and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity as to being 100% Handmade in Panama.Helen Serras-Herman,master cameo carver and expert in the field, comments:“These cameos are absolutely beautiful.Fine detail, well finished, carved in stunningly high relief; the subject themes are beautiful, too. They are very unique in the market”. L. Buccellati of the Mario Buccellati stores in Italy, as well as the American designer David Yurman, have praised Rainforest Design® Cameos. Available in Panama City in the Marriott Hotel Gift Shop,the Amador Duty Free Shop, and Canopy Tower. In the USA:Jilma Prada Gallery,Washington, DC, Jewelry Artisans, Atlanta, Georgia, and For the Love of Art, Hobe Sound, Florida.

REPROSA-Treasures of Panama  

Panama’s most famous handicraft store since for thirty years. Unique jewelry creations inspired by Panama’s flora and fauna, cultural traditions, and past civilizations. Exclusively commissioned to reproduce the pre-Hispanic artifacts from Panama’s Museum of Anthropology. The Lonely Planet Guide says of REPROSA, “If you are looking for something special to bring back for a loved one, this is the place.” Something for every budget. REPROSA now offers a tour of their award-winning factory where visitors can see first-hand how the Treasures of Panama are made. You can even “try your hand” at the process!

---

Obarrio section of the business district on the corner of Samuel Lewis Ave. and 54th. St. & the Panama Viejo Museum store.
Email: info@reprosa.com
Web: http://www.reprosa.com
Tel: 507.271.0033
Fax: 507.271.0672

San Blas Sailing

Crewed sailing yacht charter tours of the San Blas Islands
archipelago including reef exploration, visits to some of the 368 remote islands, traditional Indian villages, gorgeous snorkeling, kayaking, fishing and discovery of the Kuna Indian culture. Captains/owners will guide you thru the best spots but also thru the Indian traditional life. These exclusive tours have received excellent reviews in La Huaca, a publication of the US Embassy, Escape Artists.com and half dozen European magazines. Contact *Melody* at our new Panama City offices

---

In the old YMCA building in Balboa #6
Email: panama@sanblassailing.com, reservas@sanblassailing.com, melody@sanblassailing.com
Web: http://www.SanBlasSailing.com
Tel: Cel: 507.6671.2079, Tel: 507.314.1288/0195
Fax: 507.314.0735

Sapibenega-The Kuna Lodge-San Blas Islands  

Called the "finest retreat" in the San Blas Islands by Lonely Planet Panama Guide,written about in several international publications including National Geographic Traveler and the place where the winners in CBS's Survivor were treated to a rest- Sapibenega Lodge is truly a special place. Set on a picturesque private island, lodge facilities include 6 nicely appointed Tahitian-style cabins at the waters edge with beautiful sea views and an open air restaurant-bar. The friendly owner and manager is a native Kuna indian, Paliwitur Sapibe who speaks English, Spanish and Kuna. Pali will organize some great local tours including snorkeling, a Kuna village tour , fishing the Kuna way and mainland jungle eco-treks. The lodge is also a true eco-lodge with solar power and compost toilets.

---

On a small private island in the San Blas Islands near the island community of Playon Chico.
Email: sapibenega@cableonda.net
Web: http://www.sapibenega.com
Tel: 507.215.1406
Fax: 507.215.3724