Expert: Lorena Mlns - 7/13/2008

Question
Hola Lorena,

My friend and I are planning a trip starting in El Salvador and hopefully ending in Peru in December/January. We were wondering which is the best way to cross the Panama Colombia border. From what I have been told, bus is out of the question. Both of us are from Mexico and fluent Spanish speakers. Are there any ferries that could take us to Colombia? Would you happen to know any good and cheap airlines that could help us with our trip?

thank you in advance for your help.
-Enrique

Answer
Hi Enrique,
There is no safe confirmed way to cross the Colombian border on foot or transport. There was a ferry a few years back but it is no longer in function.
I suggest you take a flight from Cartagena, Cali or Medellin to Panama. You should be able to find rates from 350.00 USD and up.
You can try Avianca and other smaller lines for better rates.
Good luck,
Lorena