Almost all of the people that come to Paso Canoas get here because they plan to cross the border between Panama and Costa Rica, or want to buy at Paso Canoas stores.
The town itself does not offer much and is on both sides of the border. Paso Canoas is not an official free trade zone, but nevertheless it is a popular shopping destination among Costa Ricans. There is one store after another along the back roads that turn off the main road that leads to the border.
There are several banks in Paso Canoas, which makes this a good location to change traveler checks or deal with other banking activities.
It is not possible to take rental cars over the border, but we work with Car Rental companies in Panama so we can arrange for you to switch the rental car at the border.

The only way to get to Paso Canoas is by land, there are Taxis, Buses or you can contact us and rent a car right at the border or Flight to Golfito and then drive to Paso Canoas.

We also have contact we several taxi drivers so we can get you one with rates for nationals.

The bus to Paso Canoas will cost you less then $2.00
and you can wait for it at Golfito, Rio Claro or Ciudad Neilly.

click here to quote for a Car Rental in Paso Canoas

For travelers that have enough time, a trip over the border to Panama is recommended. The currency in Panama, the balboa, is fixed with the dollar. That's why it's no problem to pay with dollars in Panama. The influence of the USA is highly visible in Panama City. In contrast to San Jose there are many skyscrapers in Panama City. In 1999 the US military left the Canal Zone and transferred the Panama Canal to Panama.

How to get to Paso Canoas?

Latitude (North/South): N8 32 06.7
Longitude (East/West): W82 50 27.6
Google Maps Coordinates: N8 32 06.7, W82 50 27.6