HOW TO GET TO BOCAS DEL TORO
There are two options when deciding to travel to Bocas del Toro. Flights are available daily from Panama City to Bocas via Air Panama the cost is approximately US$80.00 each way. With a proper ID card, students may receive a 50% discount.
Small local water taxis operate on a daily basis from the main island of Isla Colon to Hotel Tierra Verde. The cost is US$1.00 per person and takes about 5 minutes.
You may also call the hotel to arrange a personal greet and transfer to and from the main island.
Air Panama
Please check the airline website for flight information, as schedules may change according to season and availability.
Panama City, Albrook to Bocas del Toro
- Mon. to Sat: 6:45 a.m/7:45 a.m
- Sun: 8:00 a.m/8:55 a.m
- Mon to Sun: 3:30 p.m/4:30 p.m
Bocas del Toro to Panama City, Albrook
- Monday to Saturday: 8:00 am/9:00 am
- Mon. to Sun: 4:45 pm/5:45 pm
- Sun: 9:15 am/10:15 am
Or you may take a bus which departs from Panama City in the evening hours and arrives in Almirante in the early morning hours. Fares are $US23.00 for adults, $11.50 for children up till 8 years old and $16.00 for students and senior citizens Once arriving to Almirante a water taxi to Bocas Del Toro costs $US3.00, and takes approximately 25 minutes.
