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 Posted: Tue Nov 21, 2006 6:01 am Post subject: GETTING AROUND IN PANAMA / PANAMA TRANSPORTATION GUIDE |
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GETTING AROUND IN PANAMA
AIR
Smaller airports for internal flights are: Aeropuerto Marcos A. Gelabert in Albrook and Enrique Malek in David, Chiriquí. Internal air services operated by Aeroperlas, Aerotaxi, Ansa, Aviatur and AeroMapiex include flights from Panama City to all centres in the interior of the country.
RAIL
The Ferrocarril de Panamá currently only operates freight trains and is in the process of selling the national rail service. The Panamá Canal Railway Company (PCRC) (website: www.panarail.com) runs a scenic 47-mile passenger route from Panama City to Colón as well as cargo services. Further information can be obtained from the Instituto Panameño de Turismo.
ROAD
There is a reasonably good road system throughout Panama. The Trans-Isthman Highway links Panama City and Colón. The Corredor Norte toll road has reduced the travel time to Colón by 30 minutes.
Bus: Traffic drives on the right. There are services between most large towns, but they can be very slow.
Taxi: Not metered, and fares, though varying considerably, are generally very low. Fares should be agreed in advance.
Car rental: Available in city centres and airport; you must be at least 23 years old to rent a car. Four-wheel drive vehicles are available, but plan ahead as they are popular. Seatbelts must be worn by drivers and front seat passengers at all times. Children under five years must travel in the back in a fitted child seat. Motor insurance, even third party, is not a legal requirement in Panama; therefore, many Panamanians drive without it. If you are involved in an accident, the law stipulates that you should wait with your vehicle until the traffic police(Transito) arrive.
Documentation: A national driving licence is sufficient.
List of Car Rental Companies
Alamo Rent A Car
Phone: +(507) 236-5777
Fax: +(507) 236-5698
E-Mail: reservaciones@alamopanama.com
Website: www.alamopanama.com
Avis
Phone: +(507) 278-9444
Fax: +(507) 278-9443
E-Mail: custserv_operavis.pa@usa.net
Barriga Rent A Car
Phone: +(507) 269-0221
Fax: +(507) 264-2903
E-Mail: barrigacar@cwpanama.net
Budget Car and Truck Rental
Phone: +(507) 263-8777
Fax: +(507) 263-3059
Website: www.budgetpanama.com
Discovery Rent A Car
Phone: +(507) 238-4820
Fax: +(507) 238-4032
E-Mail: reservaciones@motoresdelaguardia.com
Dollar Rent A Car
Phone: +(507) 270-0355
Fax: +(507) 279-0535
E-Mail: dollar@motoresdelaguardia.com
Euro Rent A Car
Phone: +(507) 229-5257
Fax: +(507) 229-7359
E-Mail: arrecosa@cwpanama.net
G&G Limousine Service
Phone: +(507) 260-2333
E-Mail: ggtux@sinfo.net
Hertz
Phone: +(507) 260-2111
Fax: +(507) 264-1111
E-Mail: hertz@fasa.com.pa
National Car Rental
Phone: +(507) 265-2222
Fax: +(507) 265-3228
E-Mail: reservaciones@nationalpanama.com
Website: www.nationalpanama.com
Payless Car Rental
Phone: +(507) 222-1881
Thrifty Car Rental
Phone: +(507) 264-2613
E-Mail: reservaciones@thrifty-pa.com
Website: www.thrifty-pa.com
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Extensive bus and minibus services run in Panama City. There is a flat fare with coin-operated turnstiles at the entrances of most buses. A single journey will cost about 15 cents per passenger. |
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