La Fortuna → Bocas del Toro, Panama (Boat + Lunch)

Go all the way to the islands of Bocas del Toro, Panama. This long-haul shared shuttle runs from La Fortuna down the Caribbean coast to the Sixaola border, where a guide helps you cross into Panama, then on to Almirante for a boat ride through mangroves and islands to Bocas town. Expect a full travel day — roughly 8–9 hours of shuttle, border crossing and boat — with lunch included along the way. Bring your passport. Note: a Panama entry fee and any exit formalities are paid by travelers at the border.