Kuna men are not remarkable for
their national costume

Kuna Indian women have a very striking costume which they wear as every-day attire whether back in the San Blas Islands or in Panama City. If you can't make the trip to San Blas, a good place to see them is at the Mi Pueblito attraction on Avenida de los Martires or take a stroll along the pedestrian precinct on Avenida Central. They wear a long, wrap-around skirt, usually navy-blue, printed with one other bright color. On top they wear an appliquéd Mola blouse and on their heads a red and yellow headdress. Gold ornaments adorn the neck and ears, a gold ring through the nose, and strings of beads on arms and ankles.

Guaymie Indians

Guaymie Indians have a colorful costume too but they are seldom seen in Panama City. They live mainly in the Chiriqui Highlands so can be frequently seen in Boquete and Volcan. Women wear long, colorful dresses, usually one bright, solid color with appliquéd triangles of many different hues adorning the neck, sleeves and hem. This costume has been adapted for general use by many ladies since it makes a comfortable dress to relax in at home and variations can be found in handicraft stores. As with the Kuna Indians, Guaymie men have no distinctive costume.

Embera Wounan Indians

Embera Wounana women wear wrap-around skirts and go bare-breasted in their forest homes in Darien. Men wear loin-cloths.