Shared Shuttle from Bocas del Toro, Panama to Puerto Viejo, Cahuita, Manzanillo & Punta Uva

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Overview

Travel from Bocas del Toro, Panama to the Puerto Viejo, Cahuita, Manzanillo & Punta Uva area in a comfortable 12-passenger air-conditioned shared shuttle with cross-border transportation service, including the boat from Bocas del Toro to Almirante. This is a convenient option for travelers with hotel and hostel pickup and drop-off available.

What's Included

• Shared shuttle transportation
• Accommodation pickup within the designated pickup zone
• Accommodation drop-off within the designated drop-off zone
• Boat crossing from Bocas del Toro to Almirante
• Ground shuttle from Almirante to the border
• Guide assistance crossing the border into Costa Rica
• Approximate travel time: 4h on average

Good to Know

• Providers typically only pick up from designated hotels and hostels, but may also offer pickup from vacation homes or Airbnbs on a case-by-case basis, with a valid Google Maps location.
• Additional charges may apply for locations outside standard pickup or drop-off zones.
• This is a shared shuttle, so travel time and pickup order may vary.
• All travel times are estimated and may vary due to traffic, weather, road conditions, border crossing times, or multiple pickups.
• Providers are not responsible for delays caused by factors outside their control, and no refunds or discounts are offered for such delays.
• Passengers are responsible for organizing their schedules accordingly and allowing enough time to connect with flights, ferries, tours, or other activities.
• Each passenger is allowed: 1 suitcase + 1 personal item.
• The personal item must be a small bag or backpack that can be kept on the passenger's lap or at their feet.
• This route crosses an international border. Please review the Panama and Costa Rica embassy websites for customs and immigration requirements.
• Your passport must be valid for no less than 6 months, and you must have a printed flight itinerary (your flight can be from anywhere in Central America back to your home country).
• From Bocas del Toro, you will board a boat to Almirante. A shuttle will take you from Almirante to the border, where a guide will help you cross, checking into Costa Rica.
• The trip includes one official 15-minute rest stop halfway through the ride.
• Guests are picked up at the Taxi Valencia dock (next to Bocas Town Hotel) in Bocas del Toro.
• Specific terms and conditions apply to all guests and rides; official terms and conditions of each ride will be provided when travel becomes fully confirmed.
• Guests are picked up at the Taxi Valencia dock (next to Bocas Town Hotel) in Bocas del Toro and dropped off at most hotels or hostels in the Puerto Viejo, Cahuita, Manzanillo & Punta Uva area.

Additional Costs

• Additional charges for pick up or drop off outside the designated areas apply only with the client's approval before the reservation is confirmed.
• Extra luggage: $20 + 13% tax ($22.60 total) per additional piece (more than 1 large suitcase and 1 personal item like a backpack or purse).
• Surfboard: $20 + 13% tax ($22.60 total) (maximum 7 ft, subject to transport-provider approval). Please include the length of your surfboard under special requirements when booking.

Cancellation Policy

View full details here: https://pvt-website.vercel.app/terms-conditions

Frequently Asked Questions

Luggage Allowance

A: Each passenger is allowed 1 suitcase + 1 personal item. The personal item must be a small bag or backpack that can be kept on your lap or at your feet.

What happens if my shuttle is delayed?

A: All shuttle times are estimates and may vary due to traffic, weather, road conditions, border crossing times, or multiple pickups. Providers are not responsible for delays caused by factors outside their control, and no refunds or discounts are offered for such delays. Passengers are responsible for organizing their schedules accordingly and allowing enough time to connect with flights or other activities.

What if I am running late?

A: Drivers operate on a schedule and may only be able to wait a limited amount of time for late passengers. If you are running late, please notify your provider as early as possible. Missing your shuttle may require purchasing a new ticket or rescheduling, depending on availability.

Do you pick up at my hotel?

A: Guests are picked up at the Taxi Valencia dock (next to Bocas Town Hotel) in Bocas del Toro and dropped off at most hotels or hostels in the Puerto Viejo, Cahuita, Manzanillo & Punta Uva area.

When will I know my exact pickup time?

A: Pickup times are approximate and depend on your location. Your confirmed pickup time will be shared after booking.

What kind of vehicle can I expect?

A: Vehicle type varies from provider to provider, but you can typically expect a 12-passenger microbus with air conditioning. Some providers offer additional perks such as on-board Wi-Fi or more upscale vehicles, but we are unable to guarantee which vehicle type you will receive.