Your Way to Paradise

Dolphin Blue Paradise is located on the North Eastern side of Dolphin Bay in the Bocas Del Toro archipelago off of Panama's Northern Carribean Coast.

Should you need help organizing travel arrangements please feel free to email us at contact@dolphinblueparadise.com or WhatsApp us on +507 634 60605 and we can assist making your ideal travel arrangements.

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If you are coming from Panama City there are several ways you can reach us:

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1. Domestic airplane. Fly into Tocumen International airport (PTY). Once you have cleared immigration and customs, hop into an Uber and go to Marcos A Gelabert Domestic Airport (PAC), aka Albrook Airport. From here you have the option between two airlines to Bocas Del Toro Airport (BOC), with Air Panama or with Fly Trip. We recommend that you have at least 3 hours from landing to your flight taking off from PAC or take an overnight in Casco Viejo of Panama City. We will be delighted to help you make hotel reservations at our preferred hotel, Central Hotel in Casco Viejo. Once you land in Bocas a member of our team will greet you at the airport and we will either take a taxi or if weather permits walk together through town to our dock where one of our boats will transfer you to Dolphin Blue Paradise. 

2. Private Car & Driver. We can help organize a private car service in an airconditioned 4x4. The car will take up to 2 passengers with suitcases or 4 passengers with handbags. Our Captain will meet you in Tierra Oscura and take you by boat to Dolphin Blue Paradise. It is an 7-10 hours drive depending on how many stops you make and traffic.

3. Rental Car. We recommend that you drive to the village of Tierra Oscura from where we will pick you up by boat. The boat ride from Tierra Oscura is a short 10 minute ride. If you contact us we can sent you a pin to where to meet us as well as information about parking options.

4. Bus. The most economical is to take an airconditioned Tranceibosa Bus from Panama City to Almirante. The buses leave from Albrook Bus Terminal, Gran Terminal De Transporte every day at 7 am, 6 pm , 7pm and 8 pm. The ride takes 10-11 hours depending on traffic and driver stops. When you arrive to Almirante take a $1 per person taxi to the Terpel Gas Station in Almirante Harbor where you will meet one of our Captains and be transported for a 40 minute ride to Dolphin Blue Paradise. To reserve a seat on the Tranceibosa WhatsApp them at +507 6400 4509. We recommend that you bring a blanket or big scarf to stay warm on the bus as they take the airconditioning serious.

 

From San Jose, Costa Rica

 

1. Fly into San Jose Juan Santa Maria (SJO), Costa Rica. Once you land and have cleared immigration check in with Sansa Air for your flight to Bocas Airport (BOC). The flights from San Jose to Bocas leave on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. Once you land in Bocas a member of our team will greet you at the airport and we will either take a taxi or if weather permits walk together through town to our dock where one of our boats will transfer you to Dolphin Blue Paradise. 

2. If you travel light via Bus with Caribe Shuttles or Hello Travel, a 10 hour bus ride from San Jose, CR to Almirante, Bocas Del Toro. When you arrive to Almirante take a $1 per person taxi to the Terpel Gas Station in Almirante Harbor where you will meet one of our Captains and be transported for a 40 minute ride to Dolphin Blue Paradise. Dolphin Blue Paradise will gladly help organize your transfer with both Caribe Shuttles and Hello Travel, depending on what timing suits your schedule best..

 

From Puerte Viejo, Costa Rica:

 

1. Bus with Caribe Shuttles or Hello Travel, a 5 hour bus ride from your hotel in Puerto Viejo to Almirante, Bocas Del Toro. When you arrive to Almirante take a $1 per person taxi to the Terpel Gas Station in Almirante Harbor where you will meet one of our Captains and be transported for a 40 minute ride to Dolphin Blue Paradise. Dolphin Blue Paradise will gladly help organize your transfer with both Caribe Shuttle and Hello Travel, depending on what timing suits your schedule best. 

 

From David Airport:

 

1. Private Car & Driver is the fastest and easiest way to get to us from David Airport. We can help organize a private car service in an airconditioned 4x4. The car will take 2 passengers with suitcases or 4 passengers with handbags. Our Captain will meet you in Tierra Oscura and take you by boat to Dolphin Blue Paradise. The car ride is 3-4 hours depending on traffic and how many stops you make.

2. Rental Car. We recommend that you drive to the village of Tierra Oscura from where we will pick you up by boat. The boat ride from Tierra Oscura is a short 10 minute ride. If you contact us we can sent you a pin to where to meet us as well as information about parking options. 

 

From Bouquete:

 

1. Private Car & Driver is the fastest and easiest way to get to us from Bouquete. We can help organize a private car service in an airconditioned 4x4. The car will take 2 passengers with suitcases or 4 passengers with handbags. Our Captain will meet you in Tierra Oscura and take you by boat to Dolphin Blue Paradise. The car ride is 3,5-4 hours depending on traffic and how many stops you make.

2. Hello Travel Bus, a more economical transportation for those traveling with just a small bag or backpack. The ride is about 4.5 hours to Almirante. When you arrive to Almirante take a $1 per person taxi to the Terpel Gas Station in Almirante Harbor where you will meet one of our Captains and be transported for a 40 minute ride to Dolphin Blue Paradise. Dolphin Blue Paradise will gladly help organize your transfer Hello Travel, depending.

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