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      BOCAS DEL TORO PANAMA

      Panama is a bridge between Colombia, South America, and Costa Rica, Central America. The Archipelago of Bocas del Toro is situated on the West Caribbean side of Panama close to the border with Costa Rica. There are many islands that make up Bocas del Toro; however, Isla Colón is the largest. This is where Bocas Town and the Bocas del Toro International Airport are located. Sand Dollar Beach is on Isla Colón as well, close enough to Bocas Town to provide conveniences (wifi, telephone, electricity, water services, air travel) but far enough away to let you know you have really gotten away from it all. We are a couple of miles outside of Bocas Town, just a $1 cab ride, 15-minute bike ride, or 30-minute walk away.

      HOW TO GET TO BOCAS DEL TORO

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      Flights to Bocas del Toro from Panama City

      Flights from Panama City’s Albrook airport can be arranged online: Air Panama: https://airpanama.com/ has at least 2 flights per day from Panama City to Bocas del Toro (during peak season they offer additional flights). The flights depart early in the morning and in the mid-afternoon. It is a one-hour flight from Albrook airport to Bocas del Toro International Airport (some flights stop briefly in Changuinola before landing in Bocas). The flight schedule varies by day of the week; please refer to the website for exact schedules on the days you wish to travel.

      Bus - Panama City to Bocas del Toro

      The International Bus Terminal in Albrook, Panama City has buses that leave to Bocas del Toro. There are two options: one is the night express bus which usually leaves around 8pm. The trip is about a 10 hour bus ride plus an additional 30 minute boat trip from Almirante to Isla Colon. The alternative is Panama City to David, Chiriqui then David to Almirante and a boat ride to Isla Colon, this route takes longer but is ok if you prefer to travel in the day. Contact us for details.

      Private shuttle service between Costa Rica and Bocas del Toro

      Caribe Shuttle is the easiest way to travel between Costa Rica and Bocas del Toro. Their shuttle service travels from San Jose and Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica to Bocas del Toro. Their rates include assistance crossing the border as well as transportation from Sixaola all the way to isla Colon. For details visit: http://caribeshuttle.com/