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Road to San Blas

We take care of all transfers to and from your catamaran, ensuring a seamless and stress-free journey. Along the way, your road transfer takes you through the impressive and adventurous Darien jungle, from Panama City to San Blas. If you choose to arrange your own transportation, please make sure to use a licensed, reliable, and reputable provider.

Road through the Darién Jungle from Panama City to San Blas: Experience the impressive and adventurous route with the road transfer.

What to Expect

​Self-drive Option

A regular car or van isn’t suitable—you’ll need a 4×4 to navigate the border and rugged roads. This direct transfer is faster than standard road options since it avoids unnecessary stops, while also adding a touch of adventure to your journey. You can safely leave your vehicle at the San Blas port for a small fee, where it will be securely monitored. Contact us for a detailed map and directions to the port.

Road Transfer Overview

Road Transfer Details

  • Departure from Panama City: 5:15 a.m. sharp.

  • Travel to the Border: Roughly 1 hour and 45 minutes.

  • Documentation: Bring your ID and be ready to pay border fees.

  • Border Crossing: Wait times vary; queues are possible.

  • Journey from Border to Port: About 40 minutes, plus an additional 15–20 minutes if waiting for a shared water taxi.

  • Water Taxi to Catamaran: Approximately 40 minutes, with potential brief stops along the way.

  • Estimated Arrival at Catamaran: Around 10:00 a.m.

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  • Cost-Effective Option: Road transfers are generally more affordable, with rates around $75 per person on a shared ride, making them a budget-friendly alternative to flying. If you need a private road transfer, the cost is $350 way.

  • Scenery: Pure jungle scenery. Jungle on the right, jungle on the left — nothing else.

  • Perfect for Groups: Ideal for families or friends traveling together, road transfers allow larger groups to share the ride, turning the journey into a memorable part of the experience.

  • Travel Consideration (Important): Guests should be aware that this is a long and sometimes tedious transfer. The road is curvy and winding, with several hours of continuous driving through jungle landscapes. Please consider this carefully for each member of your group or family, especially children, elderly travelers, or anyone sensitive to long road trips or motion sickness.

Road Transfer Note:
Please be aware that road transfers are managed by the Guna indigenous community, which oversees all operations within the Comarca. As these operations are outside our control, we cannot be held responsible for any delays or unforeseen inconveniences.

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