If your transportation option of preference is by Bus, you would need to get to the Albrook Bus Terminal (use Uber or a taxi) and catch a bus to LAS TABLAS. From there 2 options can be arranged: Option 1-  Take a local bus to PEDASI and from Pedasi either a taxi or a local mini bus to Playa Venao. 

Option 2 - Take a taxi from Las Tablas straight to Playa Venao. 

Since you will be stopping along the way, the entire travel will take you around 7 hours. 

 

Observation tip:

 

This is the longest but cheapest option for those needing those extra $$$.

If roadtrip vibes are calling out your name, you can rent a car in Panama City for the duration of your trip and return it on your way back. You leave Panama city using the Puente de Las Americas exit (bridge of the Americas) or the Centenario Bridge. Both will take you through the Pan American Highway to DIVISA. At Divisa take the road to CHITRE and keep going all the way through Chitre -->  Las Tablas --> Pedasi -->  Playa Venao. The whole journey takes about 5hrs (320km). 

And please don´t forget to stop in Quesos Chela in Chame on your drive here for their famous cheese empanadas straight out of the oven. 

 

Observation tip:

 

If freedom to come and go is important to you, this is a great option to consider as you will be having the car in Venao during your stay and not have to depend on ground transportation. 

If you have time constraint issues and just want to arrive fresh and ready to enjoy all that Venao has to offer without thinking of a drive, then we have the jet set option as #1 recommendation. There are private charter flights available and even our own national airline landing in Pedasí, 3 times a week. Get here from Albrook airport or Tocumen Airport in Panama City to Pedasí Airport which is a 25 minute drive away from Playa Venao.

Once in Pedasí, you have the option to get a taxi to Playa Venao or to rent your own car there to have and drive during your stay. 

*Private charter flights and helicopter options can also be arranged upon request.

 

Observation tip:

 

This option is a splurge that is well worth it. You wont regret the time and rest that you saved and will always remember the green hills of Azuero as seen from the skies above. 

There are many shuttle service providers from Panama City to Venao. They manage different hours, normally leaving around 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. and returning at approximately 4:00 p.m. in the afternoon. Prices will vary between various providers as well as the amenities offered on board. The drive will take a total of 5.5 hours and you can come directly from Tocumen Airport, be picked up at your hotel in the city or meet at the established pick up point. 

Private shuttles or cars are also available upon request. 

 

Observation tip:

 

This option is great for people traveling in groups or large families as you have the comfort of relaxing, sleeping, catching up on work during the drive without the hassle of having to actually drive and without the more elevated cost of flying. So we consider this the best in-between choice.