El Reto del Indio crosses the Isthmus, so seamless logistics matter: where to stay, how to get to your start line, and international travel tips. Here are our official partner hotels with discount codes and essential runner logistics.
3 Partner HotelsWith Event Discount Rates
$18 USDOfficial Race Start Shuttle
PTYTocumen International Airport
Accommodations
Partner Hotels & Discount Rates
Official partner hotels for El Reto del Indio. When booking, mention El Reto del Indio and use the provided code to access discounted rates.
Playa Blanca · Finish Line Hub
Hotel Playa Blanca Resort
Río Hato · Official Finish Line Host Hotel
Mention El Reto del Indio · Promo Code: RDI2026 — Fundación Pura Voluntad.
Panama City
Courtyard by Marriott
Panamá Multiplaza Mall
Ideal for pre-race and post-race city stays
Mention El Reto del Indio · Promo Code: CGP — Fundación Pura Voluntad.
Panama City
Panama House
Bed & Breakfast
Cozy and budget-friendly boutique stay
Mention El Reto del Indio when making your reservation.
Getting to Your Start Line
Official Race Shuttles
The race organization provides direct bus shuttles from Panama City to all three start lines. Reserve your seat in advance.
$18.00 USD
per person · 100 Miles / 105K / 55K
Departure point: Hotel Miramar parking area, Panama City.
Traveler Guide
Travel Essentials for Panama
Everything international trail runners need to know before flying in.
- Currency: Panama uses the US Dollar ($ USD) alongside the local Balboa (fixed 1:1). No currency exchange needed if traveling from the US.
- Main Airport: Fly into Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Panama City — the "Hub of the Americas" with direct flights from Miami, Orlando, Atlanta, Houston, JFK, Toronto, Madrid, Amsterdam, and major LatAm hubs.
- March Weather: Dry season in Panama. Warm tropical temperatures (28°C–32°C / 82°F–90°F) on the coast and cooler mountain breezes in El Valle.