Shuttle from Santa Catalina to El Valle de Antón
✓ Secure your seat with a deposit — the rest is paid in cash to your driver
Departures & pickup
- Departure time: 7:30 AM from Santa Catalina.
- Pickup: at your hotel or hostel in Santa Catalina on request, or an agreed meeting point — we confirm the exact pickup by WhatsApp the day before.
- Drop-off: El Valle de Antón — we confirm the exact drop-off point in El Valle by WhatsApp.
- Includes: air-conditioned van, room for regular luggage.
About this route
From the Pacific surf coast to Panama’s favourite mountain escape. El Valle de Antón sits inside the crater of a dormant volcano, about 600 m up, where the air is noticeably cooler than on the coast. The van heads inland to the Pan-American Highway, runs east across Veraguas and Coclé, and climbs the crater road into the valley — the town sits 27 km off the highway.
Travellers usually pair the two for contrast: Coiba and the waves first, then waterfalls, the Sunday handicraft market and easy hikes like La India Dormida. We confirm your exact drop-off point in El Valle by WhatsApp the day before. Want to explore with a local guide? See our El Valle day tours.
Frequently asked questions
How do I reserve and pay?
Use our booking form or message us on WhatsApp. We confirm availability, and you secure your seat with a deposit per person — by PayPal (booking@panamashuttles.com), Wise or a secure card payment link (card payments include the processing fee). The rest is paid in cash to your driver on the day of travel.
What time does the shuttle leave Santa Catalina?
The shuttle leaves Santa Catalina at 7:30 AM. We confirm your exact pickup point by WhatsApp the day before travel.
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 rest stops on longer runs. No terminal changes or bus transfers.