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How to get fromBocas del Toro to Lago de Atitlánby plane, shuttle, busferry, bus, ferry, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Bocas del Toro to Lago de Atitlán by plane, shuttle, busferry, bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Fly from Bocas Del Toro Isla Colón International Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Bocas Del Toro Isla Colón International Airport (BOC) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)plane plane BOC - GUA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Terminal de Autobuses to Panajachelshuttle bus
    8h 3m
    $524–1,032

  2. Bus and ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the busferry from Taxi Valencia Dock to Manzanillobusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Parada Playa Manzanillo to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus bus
    3. Take the bus from San José to San Salvadorbus bus
    4. Take the bus from San Salvador to Panajachelbus bus
    39h 40m
    $168–176

  3. Local Boat, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Bocas del Toro to Almiranteferry ferry Almirante
    2. Drive from Almirante to Panajachelcar car
    23h 4m
    $196–296

  4. Shuttle, bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Bocas del Toro to Puerto Viejo de Talamancashuttle bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Cahuita to San Joséshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus bus
    4. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)plane plane SJO - GUA
    5. Take a shuttle bus from Terminal de Autobuses to Panajachelshuttle bus
    15h 12m
    $566–1,094

Bocas Del Toro Isla Colón International Airport (BOC) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration6h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,187 km
  • Duration: 8h 3m

What companies run services between Bocas del Toro, Panama and Lago de Atitlán, Guatemala?

There is no direct connection from Bocas del Toro to Lago de Atitlán. However, you can fly to La Aurora International Airport (GUA), walk to Fuerza Aerea, take the line 13 bus to Torre Reformador, walk to Terminal de Autobuses, then take the shuttle to Panajachel. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Taxi Valencia Dock to Panajachel via Manzanillo, Parada Playa Manzanillo, Terminal Atlántico Norte, San José, and San Salvador in around 39h 40m.

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