Shuttle from Boquete to Santa Catalina
✓ Secure your seat with a $10 deposit per person — the rest is paid in cash to your driver
Departures & pickup
- Departure time: 7:30 AM and 1:00 PM from Boquete.
- Pickup: Central Park (Parque Central) in the center of Boquete — we confirm the exact time by WhatsApp the day before.
- Drop-off: your hotel or hostel in Santa Catalina.
- Includes: air-conditioned van, room for regular luggage, and a rest stop on the way.
About this route
Down from the coffee highlands to the surf coast — cool air to warm ocean in an afternoon. This is the standard leg for travellers doing Coiba after Boquete: arrive in the evening, book your boat for the next morning, and be snorkelling the marine park within 24 hours.
Surfers moving from Bocas season to the Pacific swell also ride this route with boards; tell us the size when you book.
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 $10 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 Boquete?
The shuttle leaves Boquete at 7:30 AM and 1:00 PM. We confirm your pickup by WhatsApp the day before travel.
Where is the meeting point in Boquete?
At Central Park (Parque Central), in the center of Boquete town. We confirm the exact time by WhatsApp the day before.
Do you drop me at my hotel?
Yes. In Santa Catalina we drop you at your hotel or hostel — tell us where you are staying when you book.
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 early in the morning.