Shuttle from Santa Catalina to El Valle de Antón
ⓘ This route runs subject to availability — message us with your date and we confirm before you pay the deposit.
Departures & pickup
- Departure time: 7:30 AM (arrives around 1:30 PM) from Santa Catalina.
- Pickup: at your hotel or hostel in Santa Catalina — tell us where you are staying and we confirm the pickup time by WhatsApp the day before.
- Drop-off: El Valle de Antón town — we confirm the exact drop-off point 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.
Travel guides for this trip
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 $15 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. Please wait for our confirmation before sending any payment.
What if I cancel or miss the pickup?
The $15 deposit is non-refundable if you cancel — even at the last minute — or if you are not at the pickup point at the agreed time, so please be ready 10 minutes early. If road closures or blocked roads stop us from reaching your destination, we refund the deposit in full. Read the booking & cancellation policy.
What time does the shuttle leave Santa Catalina?
The shuttle leaves Santa Catalina at 7:30 AM (arrives around 1:30 PM). We confirm your pickup by WhatsApp the day before travel.
Where do you pick me up?
At your hotel or hostel in Santa Catalina. Tell us where you are staying when you book and we confirm the pickup time by WhatsApp the day before.
Does this route always run?
It runs subject to availability. Message us with your date and we confirm before you pay the deposit.
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.