Eat· Chichime Cays· Other Caribbean

Chichime Guna Bar & Café del Mar

9° 35.4′ N · 78° 53.0′ W · approximate

The Guna family settlement on Chichime runs a simple bar and kitchen among the palms, selling cold beer and warm bread to boats and backpackers; one of the few places in the western islands to sit ashore with a drink.

Practical

Coordinate approximate: OpenStreetMap's 'Cafe del mar' restaurant point on Uchutupu Pipigua (node 6499001985), with hostels and cabañas mapped nearby; names and operators change, so ask ashore. Spirit of Argo (2016): 'great little touristy island, but very friendly', with a Guna bar, cold beer and warm bread; Tahina Expedition (2010) found a bar/restaurant and a volleyball court on the main island. Land the dinghy on the beach by the structures and ask permission; expect a small landing fee. Busy with day-tour boats from Carti in high season. Cash only, small bills.

Best for

Sundowners and fresh bread ashore at Chichime