Panama Transportation

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Air Panam

by boricuajc

When we flew in Bocas Del Toro we used "Air Panama" We had a 6:00 am scheduled take off and we were in the air by 6:05am. Using Air Panama was hassle free. I purchased our tickets online and had no problem when we checked in that morning. People we met in Bocas Del Toro did the drive from Panama City to the port city for the ferry into Bocas ( an 8 hour drive) They stated they would never again drive, instead would use local air. The entire flight was 45 minutes. They provide a light snack and beverage while in the air. The other company is Regional Air and it also departs from the domestic airport.

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Umbrellas furnished

by kyoub

By far the quickest way to get to Boquete is to fly.We flew on Aeroperlas to David. From David we drove to Boquete.Aeroperlas flies out of the domestic airport Marcos A. Gelabert, located in Albrook. It is 30 minutes from Tocumen International Airport.Our plane was sitting waiting for passengers to board. It was pouring down rain so no one was anxious to venture outside. Soon a group of people from the airport showed up at the doorway with umbrellas and escorted us to the plane. That is service!

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Diablo Rojo

by wapanda10

Cost:: 25 cent. onlyFrom to every where inside Panama citythe principal routes are:Via España - Tocumen, Concepcion, San Pedro, VeranilloTransismica - Don Bosco, Pedregal, Los Andes Cerro Batea, San Isidro. Tumba Muerto (Ricardo J. Alfaro): Mananitas, Veranillo, Los Andes, Cerro Batea, Santa LibradaTime: almost 24 hours (from 4:30 am to 1:00 am approx.IS A REAL EXTREME EXPERINCE DURING THE EVENING OR NIGHT. The buses all the way are doing race for passengers.

Regular Taxi not SET

by wapanda10

Price approx.: in US$One way from Banking area PC to:Old Panama: 2 - 3Casco Viejo: 2 - 3Costway Amador: 5Canal: Miraflores locks: 10 - 15Canal:Gatun locks: 60PTY airport (Tocumen): 15PAC airport (Albrook): 5Gamboa : 20Colon: 60 - 80Azuero: 150Santa Catalina: 200Chiriqui: 200El Valle: 80 - 100Farallon: 80 - 100Hire the day: 50 - 75 -but is not mean that you will hire the services to go far away from PC.

Personal Driver

by brettster123

One of the nicest and knowledgable drivers and his personal cars are awesome! He has a BMW Sedan and a Honda CRV that he uses to pickup and transport passengers to do whatever they need to do around Panama City. Archibaldo White6679-5885268-2530Depending on what you want to do or need to do, he charges between $80 and $250 per day. Very comfortable rides indeed!!

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Beware of Air Panama

by nyceagle1633

I lost nine hours of vacation time bc of Air Panama. The first flight was delayed over 5 hours. The second over 2 hours. The third was on time. The fourth was 1 hour. From what I experienced, I will use AeroPerlas next time. It may cost a wee bit more, but I did not see any of their planes leave or arrive late. The run basically the same routes as Air Panama.

Now the real thing Trip in an Embera dugout

by Ekahau

After seeing the insperation here is the real picture. You can spend a few hours or a few weeks in the rain forest in Panama by dugout.You can do this by contacting.VT member Tammy (snoopy9109) she can help and lives in PanamaPhone:Tel/Fax: (507) 314 1417Website:http://www.virtualtourist.com/m/46579/Or if you speak spanish you can call the embera indians directly:If you are interested in an Embera dugout adventure, please contact the community organization Tránchichi Emberá Chagres cellular telephone: (507) 698-6576 in PanamaYou may also send a message via Mobil Phone beeper at number (507) 264-5155. Leave a message for Emberá Drua, account 810-01-01Please remember that they only speak Spanish.Phone:(507) 698-6576Website:http://www.trail2.com/embera/tourism.htmOther Contact:emberadrua@yahoo.com

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Panama City/Colon Bus Service

by Over60

Because of problems with train schedules (see separate tip), I took the bus from Panama City to Colon and return. The service departs hourly from the main (Albrook) bus terminal in Panama City and the main terminal in Colon and takes about two hours. The Greyhound-style buses were older models and could be a bit cleaner, but the service was a big step up from the school buses that provide most of Panama's bus service, and the air conditioning worked. The biggest drawback was the very loud action movies that played continuously on the overhead monitors. The body count must have approached a thousand during each two hour trip. Unless your taste runs to blood and gore, bring ear plugs and something to read.

Panama Railroad

by Over60

Panama's only train, from Panama City to Colon, no longer runs on the regular daily schedule described in guide books. An erratic schedule that varies by day, with no service at all on some days, has been substituted, and the station in Colon is not staffed. Check the current schedule carefully after you arrive in Panama before heading to the station.

Taxi is Hailed

by BruceDunning

They taxi vehicles are allowed on the dock area for ships after the tour buses leave. They charge $3 to get to town, and around $30 to have a tour there. The cost to go to Gatun and Portobelo is $120, compared to $83 each for the day using the tour ship offering that included Portobelo town also. Taxi would be around $180-200 to get to Panama City.

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Q:  Hi I am planning a holiday in Panama from 23rd March My rough plan is: Panama city 3 nights Fly to Boca de Toro 4/5... 

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A: Hi, I just went on a 1-week trip to Panama, so I can comment on Panama City and Boquete (near Volcan Baru). You itinerary looks pretty reasonable. Panama City: Are... 

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