Photo by Nina Neidhart The Border CrossingĬrossing the border from Sixaola in Costa Rica to Guabito in Panama is quite straightforward but Make sure to stop both at the Costa Rica post for an exit stamp and the Panamanian post for entry (and vice-versa when traveling the other way). To continue by bus you need to find the stop for the public bus to Changuinola (about 30 minutes)Īnd then take a bus from there to Almirante (another 30 minutes). Other way they are not above bullshitting you saying the road is closed or you'll miss the last boat if you don't
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Note that the van drivers can be a bit pushy and if you're thinking of taking the bus or getting there in some
This should cost about $10 per person (you may be able to negotiate a lower rate) and take about 1 hour. If you arrived here on the busįrom Costa Rica there will almost certainly be shared van shuttles waiting right at the border to bring you to the boat dock in Almirante. Add 1 hour to your watch as you will now be in a new time zone. Please read the crossingĪfter crossing the river and clearing Costa Rican and Panamamian customs formalities you will be in the town Highway then to Sixaola but expect to pay about $50 USD for this.Īt Sixaola you will walk a few minutes towards the Sixaola River which is the border where you willįind a Costa Rican customs station on the Costa Rica side of the bridge. Possibly also get a taxi to take you directly over the mountain (a 4x4 taxi would be needed) to the
Note if you are staying South of Puerto Viejo you could You would want to be stuck for the night. You catch an earlier enough bus as the border is only open until 5pm daily and Sixaola is not someplace To see theįull schedule for the Limon - Sixaola route, see the localįrom Puerto Viejo, the bus takes about 1 1/2 hours to Sixaola. The return buses from Sixaola leave on the hour. Rica side of the border, and there are also hourly buses from Limon to Sixaola (stopping inĬahuita and Hone Creek).
There are hourly buses (on the half hour) from Puerto Viejo to Sixaola, the town on the Costa Independent travel: Bus, Shared Taxi and Boat You can book these shuttles directly with either our travel agency partner Gecko Trail Costa Rica (either shuttle company) orĭirectly with Caribe Shuttle using the buttons below: ³ This departure only operates during high season. ² All times local time Panama time is one hour later than Costa Rica time. ¹ Prices slightly higher for pickups and dropoffs in Cahuita, Punta Uva or Manzanillo You are responsible for any customs and immigration fees that areĪpplicable for citizens of your country, see the border crossing section below for details. Reserved seat on the boat to Isla Colon (aka Bocastown). On the Panama side another van is waiting to take you to Almirante where you have a With luggage as needed and walk you across the Rio Sixaola bridge and help you deal with Costa Rica exit Where they pick you up in your Puerto Viejo hotel and drive you to the border. This is the easy way to get to Bocas without the hassles! Several companies offer shuttle service Shuttles between Puerto Viejo and Bocas del Toro Heading to Bocas Town from Almirante on the water taxi. If you're looking for accommodations in Bocas you can see our recommendations below or search all options here: Please also make sure you review the information about crossing the border.
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Photo by Ministerio de Obras Públicas y Transportes Options for getting to Bocasīocas del Toro is a series of islands, reachable only by boat or plane. The old railway bridge was very scenic but a little rickety to cross and the crossing is now on the new bridge. The two bridges crossing the Sixaola river from Costa Rica to Panama.
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