Shuttle from Bocas del Toro to Santa Catalina
✓ No payment now — we confirm your seat and pickup time by WhatsApp
Departures & pickup
- Departure time: coordinated per group — we confirm your exact pickup time by WhatsApp the day before. Morning departures are the norm on this long leg.
- Pickup: at your hotel or hostel in Bocas del Toro on request, or an agreed central meeting point.
- Drop-off: Santa Catalina — center or your accommodation.
- Includes: air-conditioned van, room for regular luggage, and a rest stop on the way.
About this route
The Caribbean-to-Pacific crossing in reverse: water taxi to Almirante, then the road over the Fortuna divide and down to the surf coast. Travellers usually ride this leg chasing the Pacific swell season or heading for a Coiba tour the next morning — tell us if that is the plan and we will make sure the timing works with the boats.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to pay online to reserve?
No. You reserve by WhatsApp or the form on our home page, and we confirm your seat with no advance payment.
What time does the shuttle leave Bocas del Toro?
Departure times are coordinated per group, so they vary by day. We confirm your exact pickup time by WhatsApp the day before travel.
Can you line this up with a Coiba tour?
Yes — tell us your dates and we make sure you arrive the evening before your boat. Coiba trips leave Santa Catalina around 7 AM.
Can I bring a surfboard or extra luggage?
Usually yes — tell us the sizes when you book so we confirm the space in the van.
Is this shuttle direct?
One vehicle for the road leg, with a rest stop on longer runs. No terminal changes or bus transfers.