El Reto del Indio El Reto del Indio Ocean to Ocean · Panamá PRESENTED BY ASICS
Finish line at Playa Blanca on the Pacific

Travel Logistics & Shuttles

Discounted partner hotels, official race start shuttles, and everything you need for traveling to Panama.

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

playablancaresort.com +507 264 6444
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

marriott.com/ptymm +507 6150 0396
Mention El Reto del Indio · Promo Code: CGP — Fundación Pura Voluntad.
Panama City

Panama House
Bed & Breakfast

Cozy and budget-friendly boutique stay

panamahousebb.com +507 6949 6247
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.
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