Directions From Tocumen International Airport Santa Catalina
1. From Tocumen Airport to Albrook Bus Terminal
Choose Your Ride:
Option 1: Quick & Comfortable Taxi/Uber
Fastest option: 30-minute ride (22–27 USD).
Perfect for travelers with luggage or tight schedules.
Option 2: Budget-Friendly Public Bus
Cost: $0.75 (requires Metro Card).
Steps:
Exit the airport, turn right → follow signs to the bus stop.
Take the Tocumen-Corredor Sur bus to Albrook.
Pro Tip: Ask staff where to buy a Metro Card (available at kiosks or metro stations).
Option 3: Scenic Metro Train
Travel time: 1 hour.
Relaxing ride: Enjoy views of Panama City.
Metro Card required (purchase at airport kiosks).
2. From Albrook Bus Terminal to Santa Catalina
Journey to Paradise
Option: Via Sona (Bus Route)
Buses to Sona: Departures at 6:45 AM, 8:20 AM, 10:20 AM, 12:45 PM, 2:20 PM, 4:20 PM.
From Sona to Santa Catalina:
Departures: 5:15 AM, 11:00 AM, 1:15 PM, 4:00 PM.
Travel time: ~1.5 hours.
Return trips: 7:00 AM, 8:00 AM (not Sundays), 1:15 PM (not Sundays), 3:00 PM.
Alternative Option: Taxi from Sona to Santa Catalina
Need flexibility?
If you miss the bus or arrive late, you can hire a taxi from Sona to Santa Catalina for $40 USD. This is a great backup plan for:
Late arrivals at Sona.
Tight schedules.
Travelers with heavy luggage.
Snorkel Coiba
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We are located in the province of Veraguas, in the town of Santa Catalina, and we can’t wait to show you everything this incredible region has to offer. So if you’re ready for an unforgettable adventure, come join us at Snorkel Coiba!
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