Location: Transportation

The Tocumen International Airport is just 15 minutes by super highway from downtown Panama City.

Flights to Panama

From the USA, Continental, American, Delta and Copa (Panama's international airline which has a partnership with Continental) fly to Panama. There are direct flights to Panama from seven US cities: New York, Newark, Miami, Los Angeles, Houston, Atlanta,Orlando and Washington DC. Flight time is 3 to 5 hours. From Europe, Iberia has direct flights.

Taxis

Taxi’s throughout Panama are plentiful, and can be easily recognized by their numbered markings, however, they come in all size, shapes and colors. All fares are based on zones or areas, and not determined by meters - cab drivers are required to carry a copy of the zone chart with them at all times. Most fares within the metropolitan area average between USD 1.00-USD 1.50, and for each addition person there is a USD 0.25 surcharge.

Trips from Panama City to Tocumen International Airport cost approx. USD 15.00 per person, with each additional person paying USD 5.00. The standard hourly rate for taxi rental is USD 8.00, however, that can vary depending on the type of service you are requesting, so establish a price before departing.

Transportation to STRI

Buses have been hired to transport symposium participants to and from the two main hotels and the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI). Click here for days and times.