Yellow Taxis

What to Expect

The easiest approach is to flag down a taxi on the road and ask for the fare before starting the ride. A useful phrase is: “Cuánto cuesta a [your destination]?” or “How much to [your destination]?”

Prices are not fixed and can vary depending on the driver and the time of day.

Typical reference prices:

• Bocas Town to Pipa Beach: around $2 per person
• Bocas Town to Skully’s (end of the paved road): around $3 per person
• Beyond the paved road toward Bluff Beach: around $10 for up to 4 people
• To Bom Bom Beach Bar: around $15–20



These are guideline prices only. The fare should always be agreed directly with the driver before departure. If there are fewer passengers, it can sometimes be worth trying to negotiate.

Good to Know

Shared rides are common, so it can happen that other passengers get in along the way. This is normal on Isla Colón. In the evening and at night, it is especially important to trust your instincts.

For guests who prefer to contact a driver directly instead of flagging one down, these are trusted taxi drivers on Isla Colón:

• Onesimo: +507 6413-4471
• Cesar Bill: +507 6463-3788
• Kike: +507 6748-4083
• William: +507 6662-1967
• Alexis: +507 6515-6506
• Ariel: +507 6322-5830
• Cristian: +507 6707-8566
• Luis: +507 6674-6685
• Manuel: +507 6515-4064
• Miguel: +507 6710-3226
• Mitre: +507 6344-1313
• Olvis: +507 6559-3290
• Reynaldo: +507 6620-9104
• Joel: +507 6577-1853