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:: How to get there ::

The Colon Free Zone is located on the Atlantic side of the Isthmus. It is possible to travel there from Panama City, located on the Pacific side and where Tocumen International Airport is located, by automobile, train or bus. Cars may easily be rented upon arrival at the airport and theri rates range from US$ 35 per day. Colon is located about two hours by road from the airport or one and a half hours from Panama City.

Taxis are available from Tocumen Airport or city hotels and charge approximately US$ 60 for one to four persons for one-way trip.

Traveling by bus is cheaper. Air conditioned express buses leave for Colon every half hour until 11 a.m. and thereafter, every hour on the hour. They charge US$ 2.00 for one-way trip. The non-stop journey takes one hour and fifteen minutes.

Regular no air-conditioned buses are also available. They charge US$1.25 each way and take longer due to constant stopping along the route.

Another option is railroad. The train leaves the terminal in Corozal at 7:15 a.m. and returns from Colon at 5:15 p.m., arriving in Panama City at 6:15 p.m. A return ticket costs US$ 35, a one way ticket costs US$ 20.

International Airlines serving Panama with scheduled passenger flights

Airline
Phone #
Airline
Phone #
Aeroperlas 315-7500 LACSA 223-8099
Alitalia 269-2161 LanChile 226-7119
American 269-6022 Lloyd Aéreo Boliviano 270-0316
Avianca 223-5225 KLM 264-6395
Continental 265-0040 TACA 260-8222
COPA 217-2672 Delta 214-8118
Cubana 227-2291 AirMadrid 214-8680
Mexicana 264-9855 West Caribbean 264-3318
Iberia 227-2322 Aeroflot 225-0497
Intercontinental 264-6856 United Airlines 225-6519

 

Entry Regulations for Panama

1. Valid passport, visa or tourist card which can be obtained through your airline or at Tocumen International Airport for US$ 5.00. The tourist card is good for thirty days, renewable in Panama for two additional months.

2. Ticket to leave Panama and/or documents to enter another country.

3. Proof of economic solvency.

The Tourist Card will be given to citizens of independent countries of the Western Hemisphere, except citizens of Cuba. In addition, it will be given to citizens of European countries, except citizens of Yugoslavia and Europeans who previously were citizens of non-democratic countries. Every tourist should carry a valid passport, except citizens of the United States of America, who only need proof of citizenship to obtain a tourist card.

The Tourist Visa can be obtained from Panamanian consulates abroad. The following persons do not need a tourist visa: Citizens of Costa Rica, Honduras, Spain, Federal Republic of Germany, Great Britain, Austria, Switzerland, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden. Citizens of countries with a special agreement with Panama may obtain visas free of charge. Citizens of the following countries can only obtain visas by applying to the Immigration Department in Panama: Popular Rep. of China, Cuba, India, Democratic Rep. of Korea, Iran, Iraq, Phillipines, Yugoslavia, Afganistan, South Africa, Cambodia. Please note: Tourists who stay in Panama longer than 30 days must obtain a "Paz y Salvo" from the Finance Ministry (Ministerio de Hacienda y Tesoro) and an Departure Permit (Permiso de Salida) from Immigration before leaving the country. A 60 day extension may also be obtained. There is a departure tax at Tocumen International Airport.

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