The Panama Gringo Trail by Shuttle: City → Mountains → Both Coasts

Panama packs cloud forests, two oceans, islands and a world-class marine park into a country you can cross in a day. The classic route — travelers call it the “gringo trail” — links its highlights in one loop, and shuttles turn every leg into a single ride.

The route

• Panama City — skyline, Casco Viejo, the Canal.
• El Valle de Antón — a town inside a volcanic crater: waterfalls, hikes, hot springs.
• Boquete — coffee farms, cool air and the Lost Waterfalls trail.
• Bocas del Toro — Caribbean islands, starfish beaches, nightlife.
• Santa Catalina + Coiba — surf town and the Pacific’s best snorkeling, with easy full-day tours.

Sample shuttle legs

• Panama City → Santa Catalina · $65
• Santa Catalina → Boquete · $40
• Boquete → Bocas del Toro · $40
• Bocas del Toro → Santa Catalina · $75

Why shuttles beat buses here

Public buses are cheap but involve terminals, transfers and no luggage space for boards or dive gear. Shuttles leave from your hotel or a central meeting point, take the direct road and drop you at your next stop — you lose zero vacation hours. See live prices with the route finder on our home page.

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