Town in Los Santos, Panama
Getting around Pedasí
How to get around Pedasí
Walk the town; taxis and shared rides reach Playa Venao and Isla Iguana boats. To Panama City, take a bus to Las Tablas, then onward to Albrook terminal.
Ways to get around Pedasí
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Bus to Las Tablas | $2–4 | About 30–45 min; roughly hourly in daytime |
| Bus Panama City (Albrook) to Las Tablas | About $10–14 | About 5 hours; then local bus to Pedasí |
| Taxi to Playa Venao | $25–35 | About 40 min, 34 km; agree the fare first |
| Boat to Isla Iguana | About $80–95 per boat (up to 7 people) | From Playa Arenal; plus US$10 park fee for foreigners |
Taxis in Pedasí
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. No Uber or ride apps here. Use local taxis, agree fares first, and ask your hostel for a trusted driver.
Arriving in Pedasí
Tocumen International (via Panama City) (PTY)
About 5–6 hours by road from Panama City: bus or shuttle to Las Tablas, then local bus or taxi to Pedasí. Pedasí's airstrip has no regular service.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Scooters and ATVs are rented in town. Roads are quiet but potholed; helmets are essential.
- Driving: on the right. Foreign licences are valid for 90 days; carry your passport with the entry stamp. Paper licences aren't accepted.
- Onward travel in Panama: Buses leave Albrook terminal for David, Boquete and Almirante (boats to Bocas); Air Panama flies to Bocas and David. San Blas trips go by 4x4 plus boat with tour operators.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Pedasí?
No ride-hailing apps work here. No Uber or ride apps here. Use local taxis, agree fares first, and ask your hostel for a trusted driver.
What's the best way to get around Pedasí?
Walk the town; taxis and shared rides reach Playa Venao and Isla Iguana boats. To Panama City, take a bus to Las Tablas, then onward to Albrook terminal.
How do I get from the airport to Pedasí?
About 5–6 hours by road from Panama City: bus or shuttle to Las Tablas, then local bus or taxi to Pedasí. Pedasí's airstrip has no regular service.
Is Pedasí walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
- Air Panama (domestic flights)
- Metro de Panamá
- Ministerio de Salud (MINSA): Pedasí health profile
- Ministerio de Salud (MINSA)
- Panama Tocumen Airport
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