Bribri Costa Rica Border Crossing?

ApexJeff · 12-06-2012, 07:58 AM

Anyone recently used the Bribri Costa Rica border crossing into Panama? Good route in Panama along the Caribbean? We need to meet some friends in David, early Jan, then Carti to meet the a sail boat on the 14th, to Columbia.

Chiriqui Charlie · 12-07-2012, 10:17 AM

I don't believe there is a crossing at Bribri, the nearby one is at Sixaola. This used to be over a rotting, old bridge, but a new bridge recently opened. A pretty laid back crossing.

ApexJeff · 12-07-2012, 12:11 PM

Thanks!!! I will try and see in there is anymore info on this crossing. It looks like a great place to cross instead of Paso Canoa which was a pain in the ass to cross a couple years ago. Getting pumped to take off!!!

peteFoulkes · 12-07-2012, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Chiriqui Charlie

I don't believe there is a crossing at Bribri, the nearby one is at Sixaola. This used to be over a rotting, old bridge, but a new bridge recently opened. A pretty laid back crossing.

Yeah, we recently crossed here too. Really laid back. So laid back in fact that they closed for lunch for about 2 hours. You will need to make lots of photocopies but there is no point trying to do it before hand because you will need to copy the immigration stamp you get in your passport.

A slow but hassle free border crossing. Good luck.

Chiriqui Charlie · 12-08-2012, 05:31 AM

The fastest, nost laid back, most scenic crossing is Rio Sereno. I live nearby, and invite you for lunch or a place to spend the night.

BeachGuy · 12-08-2012, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Chiriqui Charlie

The fastest, nost laid back, most scenic crossing is Rio Sereno. I live nearby, and invite you for lunch or a place to spend the night.

I second Chiriqui Charlie's opinion, just don't try it on a Saturday or Sunday, their closed. That said, I've only done it leaving Costa Rica to Panama. Not sure about the return trip.

Misery Goat · 12-08-2012, 04:44 PM

Rio Soreno was probably the most laid back and easiest border crossing I did in all of LA. And they didn't notice I had a speeding ticket on the back of my import paperwork which made it even better.

ApexJeff · 12-09-2012, 07:38 AM

Looks like we have some great options!!! Thanks to ALL for the information,

I will let you know which one we took and a short report on our ride and sail to Columbia

12-06-2012, 07:58 AM	#1
ApexJeff ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2004 Location: Tucson, Bahia de Kino, Sonora, MX, Wyoming Oddometer: 101	Bribri Costa Rica Border Crossing? Anyone recently used the Bribri Costa Rica border crossing into Panama? Good route in Panama along the Caribbean? We need to meet some friends in David, early Jan, then Carti to meet the a sail boat on the 14th, to Columbia.

12-07-2012, 12:11 PM	#3
ApexJeff ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2004 Location: Tucson, Bahia de Kino, Sonora, MX, Wyoming Oddometer: 101	Sixaola Costa Rica Crossing Thanks!!! I will try and see in there is anymore info on this crossing. It looks like a great place to cross instead of Paso Canoa which was a pain in the ass to cross a couple years ago. Getting pumped to take off!!!

12-08-2012, 04:44 PM	#7
Misery Goat Positating the negative Joined: Jun 2003 Location: AZ Oddometer: 73,682	Rio Soreno was probably the most laid back and easiest border crossing I did in all of LA. And they didn't notice I had a speeding ticket on the back of my import paperwork which made it even better. __________________ "So what you gonna do when the novelty is gone.."-- Joy Division Same as it ever was 2010 Latin America Route

12-09-2012, 07:38 AM	#8
ApexJeff ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2004 Location: Tucson, Bahia de Kino, Sonora, MX, Wyoming Oddometer: 101	Rio Sereno or Sixaola Looks like we have some great options!!! Thanks to ALL for the information, I will let you know which one we took and a short report on our ride and sail to Columbia

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12-07-2012, 10:17 AM	#2
Chiriqui Charlie Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2011 Location: Panama Highlands Oddometer: 178	I don't believe there is a crossing at Bribri, the nearby one is at Sixaola. This used to be over a rotting, old bridge, but a new bridge recently opened. A pretty laid back crossing.

12-08-2012, 05:31 AM	#5
Chiriqui Charlie Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2011 Location: Panama Highlands Oddometer: 178	The fastest, nost laid back, most scenic crossing is Rio Sereno. I live nearby, and invite you for lunch or a place to spend the night.