From Turbo, Colombia to Carti, Panama - June, 2017

We completed shipping our GS1200 from Turbo, Colombia to Carti, Panama on June 16th, 2017.

There was basically two stages and two boats, and nothing was organised in advance.

Turbo to Capurgana with Captain Christobal Rodriguez ph: 3147938125 he does two trips per week between Turbo and Capurgana, Colombia. His boat name is "No Hay como Dios".

From Capurgana we found another guy with a fast boat, but there are also sailboat options.  Our guy was called Bolo and his whatsapp is: +573108947750

Neither of the captains speak english.  Both did a very good job and were reliable and caring of the bike.  Both were interested in more work with bikes.

We were also supported by a Swiss guy who owns Hostal Capuragana in Capurgana and he is willing to help in future.  His name is Silvio and email is: silvio.gubler {At} gmail.com

The entire movement of two people, bike, panniers, etc was USD900.00 and took three days (long days).  We cleared Aduana in Turbo, then next day boat to Capurgana where we cleared immigration.  One night in Capurgana and next day to Puerto Obaldia where we cleared customs and immigration in the morning while the bike stayed in the boat, then on to Carti, Panama, but with three more stops for fuel.

After arrival in Carti we geared up and drove to Panama city. 

This option was the fastest, cheapest, most convenient and for us most adventurous option that we found.

We had spent months trying to organise and get info but found hardly anything helpful or reliable.

Hope this helps someone.