International Transport
Tocumen International Airport is located 27kms northeast of Panama City and is the country’s principle air hub, handling flights from all Central American countries, as well as North and South America and even a few European destinations. Miami is the hub for most of the direct flights from the United States, but several major US airlines also operate regular flights from a handful of American cities. There’s a US$20 departure tax on all international flights, payable only in cash.
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-Cruise ship port, Colon Puerto 2000(inc. embarcation fee) |
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-Decameron, Playa Blanca resort, Coronado + other Pacific beaches |
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-El Valle |
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| $250 $180 | $20 $20 |
Bus The only viable bus route to Panama is along the Pan-American Highway from Costa Rica to Yaviza in Darien Province. Long-distance buses run regularly between three crossing points of the two bordering countries. There’s really no safe way to approach Panama from Colombia to the south, because you’ll have to cross through the lawless Darien Gap.Car
The Pan-American Highway, alternatively known as the Inter American Highway in Panama, connects the capital, Panama City, with the rest of the country all the way to the border with Costa Rica. The highway is still under construction in the Darien Province and is generally considered too dangerous to drive anyway. Another major road is the Trans-Isthmian Highway, which links Panama City with Colon on the Caribbean coast, from where you can drive north to Costa Rica.
The Pan-American Highway, alternatively known as the Inter American Highway in Panama, connects the capital, Panama City, with the rest of the country all the way to the border with Costa Rica. The highway is still under construction in the Darien Province and is generally considered too dangerous to drive anyway. Another major road is the Trans-Isthmian Highway, which links Panama City with Colon on the Caribbean coast, from where you can drive north to Costa Rica.
Sea The coastal town of Balboa is a major port of call for passenger ships, which arrive from all over South America, the United States, Europe and Asia. Naturally, the Panama Canal is a vital route for ships crossing from the Atlantic to the Pacific, so there are many options if you wish to arrive by sea.
Domestic Transport
Rail The Ferrocarril de Panama railway company only operates freight trains and is currently trying to sell off the national rail service. However, the Panama Canal Railway Company runs a wonderfully scenic 46-mile passenger train from Panama City to Colon and is well worth the journey if you are travelling that direction.
Bus There is a reasonably reliable and inexpensive bus system which services all of the accessible parts of Panama. In general, the country has a decent road network, making bus travel a safe and viable transport option. The Trans-Isthmian Highway connects Panama City with Colon, making it quick to cross the isthmus. There are bus services between almost every large town, but travel is often very slow. In the capital city, there is an extensive public bus and private minibus service. There is a flat fare of 15 cents within the city per trip on the bus.
Car Panama’s road system is quite good, so if you feel adventurous, it’s totally feasible to drive around the country. Rental cars are available at the main airport in Panama City and in many of the larger towns. The Pan-American Highway is the main road artery linking Panama City with the rest of the country all the way north to the Costa Rica border. Another major road is the Trans-Isthmian Highway, which runs across the isthmus from Panama City to Colon. A new road is under construction to connect Chiriqui Grande with the island of Bocas del Toro. At present, there are a handful of car ferry services linking the mainland to Bocas del Toro. On the mainland, even the most remote villages can be reached by secondary roads, although they are usually a bit rough, so try and rent a 4-wheel drive vehicle if you can.
Taxi Taxis are an excellent way to get around local distances and in Panama City. None of the taxis use a meter, so be sure and settle on a fare before getting in. Fares can vary considerably depending on the driver, but are generally very reasonable. Taxi drivers do not expect to be tipped.
Sea Boats are the main mode of transportation in many parts of Panama, especially between the Bocas del Toro and San Blas archipelagos. Local Kuna merchant vessels regularly transport cargo and passengers along the San Blas coast between Puerto Obaldia and Colon, but should only be considered by adventurous travellers. Alternatively, you can always hire a local boatman to take you wherever you want.
Panama has an impressive domestic flight network, with a number of different domestic airlines serving cities all across the country. Two of the busier airports used for domestic flights can be found in the towns of Albrook, and David in Chiriqui. Internal air service is provided by Aeroperlas, Aerotaxi, Ansa, Aviatur and AeroMapiex, all of which operate small puddle-hopper planes. Nearly every flight connects with Panama City at some point. These domestic airlines also link the capital with the San Blas Islands, Pearl Islands and Bocas del Toro. In theory, these small carriers fly to just about every town in the country, but during the rainy season there are frequent changes to regularly scheduled flights.
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