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Relax and enjoy the journey back to the mainland. Our coordinated shared shuttle service from Bocas del Toro to Puerto Viejo takes the guesswork out of international travel. We manage the boat transfer from Isla Colón, the ground transport in Panama, and provide professional guidance through the Sixaola border crossing. Once back in Costa Rica, we’ll drop you off directly at your hotel, ensuring a safe, efficient, and comfortable return to the South Caribbean.
Check-in: Meet at the Taxi 25 / Panabocas Express dock in Bocas Town (Isla Colón). Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled departure.
Boat Transfer: A 30-minute speedboat ride across the bay to the port of Almirante.
Land Connection: Board our air-conditioned shuttle in Almirante for the 1-hour drive to the Sixaola border.
Border Assistance: Our guide will assist you with the Panama exit process, the walk across the bridge, and the Costa Rica entry formalities.
Costa Rica Arrival: Once through customs, board your final shuttle for the short drive to the Puerto Viejo area.
Drop-off: Direct arrival at your hotel or Airbnb in Puerto Viejo or Hone Creek.
✅ Boat ticket from Taxi 25 / Panabocas Express to Almirante.
✅ Ground transportation in Panama and Costa Rica (A/C Vans).
✅ Professional border crossing assistance.
✅ Door-to-door drop-off in Puerto Viejo and Hone Creek central zones.
❌ Panama Exit Tax: (Typically $4 USD, must be paid in cash at the border).
❌ Food and Drinks: We recommend bringing a bottle of water for the border wait.
❌ Surcharges: Small additional fees apply for drop-offs in Cahuita, Playa Chiquita, Punta Uva, or Manzanillo.
The trip takes approximately 3.5 hours, including border crossing and transfers.
Yes, our guide will assist you through both Costa Rican and Panamanian immigration offices.
Each passenger is allowed one luggage bag and one carry-on.(Extra fee for surf board, bike, or other not consider luggage may apllies)
The journey includes stops at the border crossing, Almirante for boat transfer, and the final destination of Isla Colón.
No, there are no age restrictions for using our shuttle service.
Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before departure. After that, full charges apply.


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