Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Travelers can take a taxi (US$3) to/from the airport in Changuinola from the center of
town.
BUS
Buses depart near the city center, close to a number of restaurants, bars, markets and ho-
tels. Buses for Costa Rica depart next to the Shell gas station. Other buses leave from
Terminal Urrica
(
758-8115)
with departures between 6am and 7pm.
BUSES FROM CHANGUINOLA
DESTINATION
COST (US$) DURATION FREQUENCY
Almirante (with boat connections to Isla Colón)
1.50
45min
every 30min
Altos del Valle (Bosque Protector de Palo Seco)
8
2hr
every 30min
David
10
4¾hr
every 45min
El Silencio (Parque Internacional La Amistad)
0.80
30min
every 20min
Guabito-Sixaola
1
30min
every 30min
Las Tablas (Las Delicias)
2
1¾hr
hourly
Panama City
29
12hr
daily 7am
San José (Costa Rica)
12
6hr
daily 10am
TAXI
You can take a taxi from Changuinola to the Costa Rican border at Guabito (US$3 per
person, 15 minutes).
GETTING TO COSTA RICA
The border post at
Guabito-Sixaola
(8am to 5pm), north of Changuinola, is a
straightforward, less-traveled post, and most travelers find it hassle-free. Buses
from Changuinola depart frequently for the border (US$1.80, 30 minutes, every
half-hour) from 6am to 7pm. On the Costa Rican side of the border, you can catch
regular buses on to Puerto Limón and San José, as well as regional destinations.
Note that you can be asked for an onward ticket if you are entering Costa Rica. If
you do not possess one, it is acceptable to buy a return bus ticket back to Panama.
Also note that Costa Rica is one hour behind Panama - opening and closing times
here are given in Panama time.
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