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Travel from the laid-back vibe of Puerto Viejo to the stunning archipelago of Bocas del Toro without the stress of navigating local buses or border paperwork alone. Our shared shuttle is a coordinated door-to-island service. We handle the land transportation in Costa Rica, provide a guide to assist you through the Sixaola border crossing, and arrange your boat transfer directly to Isla Colón. It’s the fastest, safest, and most reliable way to cross into Panama."
Key Details:
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Total Duration: Approx. 4 – 5 hours (depending on border lines).
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Departure Times: Daily at 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM.
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Drop-off Point: Taxi 25/PanaBocas Express Dock, Isla Colón (Bocas Town).
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Step 1: Hotel Pickup. Pick-up from your hotel in Puerto Viejo (Cahuita/Manzanillo available for a small fee).
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Step 2: Costa Rica Exit. Arrive at the Sixaola border. Our guide assists you with the exit tax and customs.
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Step 3: The Bridge. Walk across the iconic bridge over the Sixaola River into Panama.
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Step 4: Panama Entry. Complete immigration on the Panama side with our team waiting for you.
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Step 5: Almirante Dock. A short 1-hour drive in a Panamanian shuttle to the port of Almirante.
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Step 6: Boat to Bocas. A 30-minute scenic boat ride arriving at the heart of Bocas Town.
✅ Door-to-dock service (Puerto Viejo hotel to Bocas Town).
✅ Air-conditioned van in Costa Rica and Panama.
✅ Professional Guide to assist with border logistics.
✅ Speedboat ticket from Almirante to Isla Colón.
❌ Costa Rica Exit Tax: ($9 USD approx, must be paid online or at the border).
❌ Panama Entry/Tourism Fee: ($4 - $8 USD approx, varies by season/nationality).
❌ Lunch/Snacks: (We recommend bringing water and a snack for the border wait).
❌ Transport to other islands: (Once at the main dock, local water taxis to Bastimentos or Carenero are extra).
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.
Yes. Panamanian immigration requires proof of onward travel (a flight or bus ticket out of Panama).
Yes, we accommodate boards for an additional fee of $12 (Max 6.5ft). Please notify us during booking.
Panama uses the US Dollar. We recommend having at least $30–$40 in small bills for border taxes and tips.
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