Shuttle from Santa Catalina to Pedasí
Departures & pickup
- Departure time: coordinated per group — we confirm your exact pickup time by WhatsApp the day before.
- 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: Pedasí — we confirm the exact drop-off point by WhatsApp.
- Includes: air-conditioned van, room for regular luggage.
About this route
Pedasí is the laid-back gateway town of the Azuero Peninsula: the starting point for boat trips to Isla Iguana and a short drive from the surf at Playa Venao. This shuttle takes you there straight from Santa Catalina — Pacific coast to Pacific coast, without the bus changes in Santiago, Chitré and Las Tablas.
Tell us where you are staying and we confirm your pickup by WhatsApp the day before. Heading on to Playa Venao? Mention it when you book.
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?
Departure times are coordinated per group, so they vary by day. We confirm your exact pickup time 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.
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.