Bocas del Toro to Puerto Viejo Shuttle: Hotel Transfer

Cross the border without arranging a ride

A shuttle service from Bocas del Toro, Panama to Puerto Viejo, Talamanca, Costa Rica, with hotel-to-hotel pickup and drop-off. The van is air-conditioned and equipped with WiFi. The journey takes around four hours. Drivers speak English and Spanish. Children from age one are welcome, and specialized infant seats are available on request.

The experience

You arrive in Bocas del Toro and need to reach Puerto Viejo without renting a car or piecing together local buses. Caribe Shuttle picks you up at your hotel (or at Transportes Valencia Dock on Isla Colón if that's easier) and delivers you to your accommodation in the Puerto Viejo area. The van is air-conditioned and most now carry WiFi, so you can stay connected during the four-hour crossing. Drivers are courteous and bilingual in English and Spanish.

The service is built around convenience: hotel-to-hotel means no waiting at a terminal or figuring out where to stand with your bags. If you need to end your journey further out (at Punta Uva, Manzanillo, or Cahuita), an extra fee of $8 per person applies, but the operator will take you there. Infants and small children can travel in a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available if you need one.

What’s included

• Hotel-to-hotel pickup and drop-off.
• air-conditioned van.
• onboard WiFi.
• bilingual drivers (English and Spanish).
• specialized infant seats available on request.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 06:00, 08:00 and 12:00

Book up to16h before

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (1 to 10 years)

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 18 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48h

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Caribe Shuttle

Is this one for you?Book this shuttle if you're crossing from Bocas del Toro to Puerto Viejo without a rental car and want to avoid arranging multiple local buses. The hotel-to-hotel pickup means you don't have to navigate to a terminal or wait in an unfamiliar place with luggage.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (1 to 10 years).

Can I get picked up from my hotel in Bocas del Toro?

Yes. Caribe Shuttle provides hotel-to-hotel service in most cases, picking you up from your accommodation and dropping you at your hotel in Puerto Viejo. If you prefer, you can also meet the driver at Transportes Valencia Dock on Isla Colón.

How long does the shuttle take from Bocas del Toro to Puerto Viejo?

The journey takes around four hours. The van is air-conditioned and equipped with WiFi, so you can work or relax during the drive.

Is there an extra charge if I want to be dropped off in Cahuita or Manzanillo instead of Puerto Viejo?

Yes. Drop-off at Punta Uva, Manzanillo, or Cahuita costs an additional $8 per person beyond the standard fare.