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There are several options depending on where you are coming from. Choose the option that best suits your travels.

AIRPLANE FROM PANAMA CITY

If you are flying in from another country, your best bet is to fly into Panama City and take either a plane from Panama City directly to Bocas or to take the full day bus trip.

If you would like to have our travel agent help you with your national or international flight reservations, you can email Mercedes in Panama city at servitur@pty.com. She speaks both English and Spanish and generally will return your email within an hour.

There are two companies that fly from the domestic airport in Panama City. Turismo Aereo and Aeroperlas. Both companies are quite similar, with Aeroperlas having a slightly larger planes.

Cost: Approx. $60 one way (No discounts for round-trip)

Time: Flight time is approx. 1 hr.

Departures: Both companies generally offer 2 flights a day. Here is the flight schedule for each company, but it is advised to confirm the times with each company.

Turismo Aereo website
Aeroperlas website

Special Considerations:
Both companies have a weight limit on checked baggage. You are allowed approx. 20 pounds per person. Anything over 25 pounds is subject to extra charge.

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BUS FROM PANAMA

Wherever you are in Panama, it is most likely possible to catch a bus in the direction of Bocas del Toro.

Almirante is the coastal town you are trying to reach. There are direct buses that leave from Panama city, as well as, cheaper, indirect buses that first leave you off in David and then on to Almirante. The price difference is quite large with the direct bus costing around $25 and the indirect buses totaling around $8 or $10. The larger price gets you to Almirante in a few less hours and with air-conditioning and comfortable seats.

Once in Almirante, simply take the $3 water taxi and you are on the island! The easiest way to find Hotel Angela is by taking a taxi, 5 minutes. Upon arrival, we will reimburse you for the $ .50 - $1.00 taxi ride. See you soon.

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BUS FROM COSTA RICA

Buses from San Jose, Costa Rica run directly to the Panama border. All of the buses must run through Bri Bri where buses leave regularly for the 1 hour dusty road trip to the border. If you can't decide which bus to take, getting to Bri Bri first will always allow you to get to the border.

At the border, you will most likely be approached by young men who will tell you that you must take their taxi to get to Almirante (approx. $15). This is not true! There is a bus stop just to the left and down the hill from the Panamanian immigration office. There you can catch a bus or a waiting taxi to Changuinola ($1). From Changuinola you can catch another bus to the coastal town of Almirante (another $1). The bus route is quite simple and buses leave from Changuinola about every 15 min.

Once in Almirante the water taxis are just across the railroad tracks! Take the half-hour boat ride ($3.00) and you are in Bocas. The easiest way to find Hotel Angela is by taking a taxi. Upon arrival, we will reimburse you for the $ .50 - $1.00 taxi ride.

A new alternative is to take a taxi ($2.00) to Finca 63, about 10 minutes from Changuinola, and there a marine taxi ($5.00) to Bocas del Toro, in a ride of about 1 hour. This alternative brings you through San San Pondsack reserve with beautiful views of the forest and the rivers. Don't miss it!

See you soon!