Caribe Extreme -Tickets and online bookings

4.5(65 reviews)

Caribe Extreme is based in San Salvador, El Salvador and provides shared and private minivan and boat transfers in Costa Rica and Panama. Some of the routes included are Manzanillo, Tortuguero, Cahuita, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Bocas del Toro, San Jose, Arenal, Limon, Bajos del Toro, Manuel Antonio and Playa Concha.

Official address: Centro Comercial Feria Rosa, Km.6 Carretera a Santa Tecla, Edificio B Local B-101

Phone 1: +506 8321 3580

I can highly recommend it. I have been sceptical at first as they don’t have an Office in Bocas but the transfer went very smooth and we arrived in puerto Viejo within 2,5 hours and were even walked over the boarder. Price value was perfect. For the journey, as I would have wished to know more about the different steps upfront: I received the boat ticket the day before via what’s app, went for checkin at the shared location at 11:30am the next day, boarded the boat at 12pm and once I arrived I’ve asked for the company and was placed in a car which drove me to the border where I was led to the exit migration of Panama by a very kind lady, walked over a bridge to the entry migration of Costa Rica and then was placed in another shuttle which drove me right in front of my accomodation. Everyone was very kind and it was very well organised. And I paid way less than with the companies advertised in Bocas.
Marlene Z.19.04.2026
The driver was punctual, reliable, and helpful. Highly recommended.
Radka R.14.03.2026
Carla was such a nice tour operator! Comfortable bus and ride
Tessa B.05.01.2026
All went according to plan. No issues. We were the only 2 people on the shuttle.
Susan J.24.11.2025
We booked this transfer after hearing about the disturbances in the Bocas del Toro region. Original plan was to arrange locally with public transport. And apart from the disturbances not being noticable anymore, we are still happy with the transfer. Left Isla Colon by a speedboat, taking half the time we anticipated for. Arriving at the dock in Almirante and jumping right into the minivan, with a driver and guide. Smooth ride to the border and excellent help getting across the border, not having to find out the procedures ourselves. Which was really pleasant, especially with our small kids. No hustle. After walking across the border, we were guided to another minivan and were dropped off at our destination in Puerto Viejo. So would recommend to everyone, when travelling from Bocas to Costa Rica.
Joost S.12.08.2025
Very easy and straight forward process the driver of the minivan was most kind and helpful. The journey by boat was a pleasant experience the captain was informative and stop to point out some things of interest along the way.
Owen N.16.06.2025

Caribe Extreme’s popular routes

Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to Bocas del Toro

The distance between Puerto Viejo de Talamanca and Bocas del Toro is 25 miles, or approximately 40 kilometers.There are 3 ways to get from Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to Bocas del Toro, including minivan, van-ferry, and bus-ferry.The earliest departure leaves at 12:00 and has a duration of 3 hours.