Live in Costa del Este / Getting around
Getting around Costa del Este
Costa del Este sits right on the Corredor Sur: Tocumen airport is 12 km away and downtown about 12 minutes without traffic. Inside the district you walk; for the rest of the city you drive or take a taxi.
Destinations by car
- 6minPanamá Viejo3.9 km.
- 8minPunta Paitilla8.4 km over the Corredor Sur marine viaduct.
- 12minTocumen International Airport (PTY)12.4 km to Terminal 2 on the Corredor Sur. By taxi, about USD 18–23.
- 12minCalle 50 · Obarrio11.6 km.
- 14minCasco Viejo12.8 km.
- 16minAlbrook Mall14.3 km.
Minutes by car without traffic, from Costa del Este (OpenStreetMap routes).
Good to know
- Corredor Sur rush hours: 7:15–8:15 am and 4:30–5:30 pm (La Prensa, 2026). Outside those hours it's a different road.
- The Corredor Sur requires a Panapass with credit; with no credit, the USD 10 fine is applied automatically (Executive Decree 11 of 2025). The Costa del Este toll booth is USD 0.50 (ENA rates, October 2026).
- The Metro isn't walkable: the nearest Line 2 stations (Villa Lucre, El Crisol, Cincuentenario) are about 3 km away. Line 2 has had an airport branch since 2023 (change at Corredor Sur station).
- A new Costa del Este–Corredor Sur interchange is under construction, and the Corredor Sur is due to be widened with booth-free electronic tolls (target: 2029).
- Tocumen has Terminal 1 and Terminal 2: tell your driver which one your flight uses.
Questions
How far is Costa del Este from Tocumen airport?
About 12 km on the Corredor Sur: around 12 minutes by car without traffic, longer at rush hour.
Is there a Metro station in Costa del Este?
Not inside the district. The nearest Line 2 stations are about 3 km away.
How do I reach the airport by Metro?
Change to the airport branch at Corredor Sur station on Line 2. First arrange your journey from Costa del Este to the network.
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Photos
- Tocumen Terminal 2 — Wilfredor · public domain (CC0)
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