Thread: Travel in Panama

I'll be traveling from the Seattle area to San Jose, Costa Rica Dec. 1st. I plan to stay a couple days in San Jose then fly to Bocas del Toro for a couple days. Then I would like to take a plane to Tocumen airport, rent a car and travel up the West coast for few days checking out the areas for a place to retire. Any suggestions from anyone about the best way to travel to Tocumen from Bocas? Thanks.

Wow, you are really going to get around. I hope you have fun. Unfortunately, I don't know about the best way to travel to Tocumen from Bocas.

I read in another post that there are local airlines that are very reasonable. Sounds like it won't be too much of a problem getting around.

I would just hire a car, rather than take an airline, but you can do whatever you like best.

Hi! I havent been traveling to Bocas del Toro, but my friends have been there and they use a plane. If you want to go by bus you will need 12 hours to travel in bus, maybe without air condition. Plane is better - for egzample Panama Airlines, but they do not get off from Tocumen but from other smaller airport near Albrook (I forget the name of it)

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How much does it cost to fly there?

Flying from Bocas to Albrook should be less than $100, I am guessing at $50. Driving or taking a bus from Bocas can be a little long and nerve wracking. I would suggest if you are looking for a place to retire that you possibly fly from Bocas to David, rent a 4x4, and check out Volcan, Boquete, and that general area. Dont forget Las Lajas on the beach. You can also check out the very nice medical facilities in David.