Border-free crossing to Panama and Nicaragua

Member since 10 July 2022

VanillacelloNew member10 July 2022 15:30:12

So my question is this: Is there anywhere on/near the Pacific coast where one can cross the borders to Panama and Nicaragua without going through a border-crossing?

Ok, hear me out! In our family we have a competition where the goal is to have been in (set foot in) the most countries, and I will be traveling to Costa Rica and will find myself on the Pacific coast. At times I will be close to both borders, and I would like to find a (legal) way to cross the borders without spending half a day at a border crossing.

I don't need to go far into the countries, just a meter across the border is fine. I find most international borders without a wall or fence have gray areas where you can cross a little bit into the neighbouring country without anyone batting an eye. Is it that the case anywhere along these borders? Anywhere that is easily reachable by car? Any tips would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

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Yumiko82 New member

Member since 09 August 2021

Yumiko82New member10 July 2022 16:34:48

@Vanillacello hola. You can pass the CR-Nicaraguan boarder via Los Chiles. I did it and the entire process lasted 20min.

surfdog12 Active member

Member since 05 October 2021

surfdog12Active member10 July 2022 17:00:21

Paso Canoa also has no fences and you can simply cross the center divider between streets on the CR and Panama sides.聽

LiveLifeWell2020 Member

Member since 20 October 2020

LiveLifeWell2020Member12 July 2022 14:05:04

You are flirting with disaster.

kohlerias ViP

Member since 05 September 2013

kohleriasViP12 July 2022 18:01:13

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Yes, it's asking for trouble.

Vanillacello New member

Member since 10 July 2022

VanillacelloNew member15 July 2022 10:43:48

Thank you all very much for the answers. Yes, it does look like you can easily cross into Panama in Paso Canoas and I see on Google Maps that cars drive right across without any checkpoint. The Nicaraguan border does seem to be less developed and more strict/fenced, but I will consider legitimately crossing it at a border crossing. Thanks again!

samramon ViP

Member since 11 January 2011

samramonViP02 August 2022 12:57:35

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@Vanillacello you can cross into Panama by San Vito without legally crossing . I don't know how but I know that people do, to buy gas. Once you get down that way just ask somebody how to buy gas.