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.
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.
Panama House
Bed & Breakfast
Cozy and budget-friendly boutique stay
panamahousebb.com
+507 6949 6247
Mention El Reto del Indio when making your reservation.
When booking, please provide your travel dates, number of guests, and personal details. Event rates are subject to availability — book early.
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.
$18.00 USD
per person · 100 Miles / 105K / 55K
Departure point: Hotel Miramar parking area, Panama City.
Bus DepartureDestination (Category)Est. Travel Time
2:30PM
Salud, Colón100 Miles Start Line · Friday
2 h 15 · 129 km
4:00AM
Tres Hermanas, Capira105K Start Line · Saturday
2 h · 82.3 km
3:30AM
El Valle de Antón55K Start Line · Saturday
2 h · 125 km
Arrive at the departure point early: buses leave strictly on time. Schedules and travel times are approximate and confirmed at the pre-race briefing. Questions? Contact us.
Before You Fly
Travel to Panama
Panama connects to the entire continent through Tocumen International Airport (PTY) — the "Hub of the Americas." Major airlines flying direct from the US, Canada, Europe, and Latin America:
✈️ Copa Airlines Discount for El Reto del Indio
Use promo code C9822 to get up to 15 % off on flights operated by Copa Airlines (excluding promotional fares A, D & R). The discount applies only to the base fare; taxes, fees, and ancillary services are not included.
Travel period: March 7–19, 2027.
How to use it: Go to copaair.com → Advanced search → enter code C9822 in the promo code field.
Country Essentials
CurrencyThe Balboa (PAB) is pegged 1:1 with the US Dollar. In practice, US Dollars ($ USD) are used everywhere — no exchange needed.
LanguageSpanish. English is widely spoken in hotels, airports, and tourist hubs.
March WeatherDry season: tropical warmth of 28–32 °C (82–90 °F) with high humidity, and cooler mountain breezes in El Valle. Bring sun protection and stay hydrated.
Power PlugsType A/B, 110 V / 60 Hz — identical to the US & Canada. Bring an adapter if traveling from Europe.
Time ZoneEST (UTC−5) year-round, with no daylight saving time changes.
Visas & EntryUS, Canadian, EU, and most Latin American citizens enter visa-free as tourists. Check specific requirements for your nationality before flying.
Explore Panama
Partner Travel Agency: Active Travel Agency puts together complete travel packages for El Reto del Indio runners. View El Reto del Indio travel package →
Travel logistics, sorted. The only thing missing is you.
2027 Registration open · secure your spot online · March 12–14, 2027
