Bocas del Toro to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca Trip Overview
Distance 66 km (41.3 miles) | |
Price range US$ 24-US$ 165 | |
Ride Duration Range 3h-5h | |
Earliest Departure 05:00 | |
Latest Departure 23:00 | |
Most Popular Operator |
Taking a bus to Almirante followed by a ferry is the easiest and most affordable way to get from Bocas del Toro to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca. There are a limited number of transports per day, so it’s best to book your ticket in advance. Puerto Viejo de Talamanca may be small, but there are a lot of things to do there, such as biking on the island, visiting Cahuita National Park, relaxing on the beaches, and horseback riding through the rainforest. The best time to visit is between February and April, or August to October.
Taking a minivan from Bocas del Toro to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Fastest minivan: 3h
Cheapest minivan: US$ 24

About the ride from Bocas del Toro to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Bocas del Toro to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca Route Information
The distance between Bocas del Toro and Puerto Viejo de Talamanca is 41 miles, or approximately 66 kilometers.
There are 3 ways to get from Bocas del Toro to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, including minivan,van-ferry,bus + ferry.
The earliest departure leaves at 05:00 and has a duration of 3 hours.
The fastest way to travel is by minivan, which takes approximately 3 hours.
Depending on how you choose to travel, the following amenities are available:.
Bocas del Toro to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca by minivan
- Starting Price: US$ 24
- 184 departures a day, or 1288 departures a week
There are 2 travel classes for this journey, including: Standard and Economy.
Each minivan ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all minivan options.
Bocas del Toro to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca by van-ferry
- Starting Price: US$ 30
- 6 departures a day, or 42 departures a week
The only travel class available is Standard.
Each van-ferry ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all van-ferry options.
Bocas del Toro to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca by bus + ferry
- Starting Price: US$ 29
- 16 departures a day, or 112 departures a week
The only travel class available is Standard.
Each bus + ferry ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all bus + ferry options.
Companies Operating from Bocas del Toro to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
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BUS+FERRY: Caribe Shuttle | Travel Site | The Panama Travel Tour
MINIVAN: Green Gold | Travel Site | Caribe Extreme | Best Travel Puerto Viejo
VAN+FERRY: Pleasure Ride
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