GETTING HERE
A CARIBBEAN ISLAND WITHOUT THE COMPLICATED JOURNEY
Getting to Ordovician is remarkably easy. There is no need for domestic flights, small planes, or complicated ferry connections. From Panama City, the journey takes just over two hours by road toward the Caribbean coast, followed by a short 10-minute boat crossing to Isla Grande.
Panama’s position in Central America, between Costa Rica and Colombia, makes it exceptionally well connected to North America and South America, while Isla Grande offers a distinctly different setting — Caribbean, tropical, and removed from the pace of Panama City.
FROM CITY TO ISLAND
From Panama City, travel by car to Casa de Rick, Ordovician’s mainland Welcome Desk in Juan Gallego, Colón. The drive takes approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes, depending on traffic and road conditions.
You may drive your own vehicle or arrange private transportation with our team. Guests arriving by car may leave their vehicle in our complimentary private parking area for the duration of their stay.
Please let us know in advance how you plan to arrive and your expected arrival time so our team can prepare for your arrival.
Once you reach Casa de Rick, you can leave the rest to us. Our team will welcome you, assist with your luggage, and coordinate the final part of your journey to the island.
From the mainland, a 10-minute boat ride across the Caribbean brings you directly to Ordovician on Isla Grande. As the road gives way to open water, the island and tropical coastline come into view — making the final crossing part of the experience itself.
Round-trip boat transfers at check-in and check-out are included with your stay.
PRIVATE TRANSFERS
Prefer to leave the driving to us? Private transportation from Tocumen International Airport or Panama City can be arranged upon request.
Our team can coordinate your pickup, luggage, expected arrival at Casa de Rick, and connection with the resort boat, allowing each stage of the journey to flow seamlessly together.
For international guests, the process is simple: arrive at Tocumen International Airport (PTY), meet your private transfer, travel directly toward Panama’s Caribbean coast, and continue to Isla Grande.
HELICOPTER ARRIVAL
For guests who prefer to arrive by air, Ordovician features a private helipad on Isla Grande.
The helicopter journey from Panama City to the resort takes approximately 30 minutes, offering a direct and scenic route from the city to the Caribbean.
Guests may arrive by private helicopter or contact our team for assistance coordinating a helicopter transfer with a trusted private aviation provider.
All helicopter arrivals must be arranged in advance so our team can coordinate landing details, arrival time, luggage assistance, and your welcome at the resort.
FLYING NON-STOP TO PANAMA
Panama’s location in Central America makes it one of the region’s most convenient international gateways, with nonstop connections from major cities across the United States, Canada, Latin America, and Europe.
Most international visitors arrive through Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in the Panama City metropolitan area. Once you land in Panama, reaching Ordovician does not require an additional flight.
The flight times below are approximate. Airlines, routes, frequencies, and seasonal schedules may change throughout the year, so guests should confirm current service when planning their trip.
UNITED STATES
Miami — 3h 10m
Fort Lauderdale — 3h 05m
Tampa — 3h 25m
Orlando — 3h 30m
Houston — 4h 10m
Atlanta — 4h 25m
Austin — 4h 30m
Raleigh–Durham — 4h 25m
Baltimore–Washington — 5h
Washington, D.C. — 5h 05m
Chicago — 5h 20m
Newark — 5h 20m
New York City — 5h 25m
Boston — 5h 45m
Denver — 5h 50m
San Diego — 6h
Las Vegas — 6h 25m
Los Angeles — 6h 35m
San Francisco — 7h 15m
CANADA
Toronto — 5h 30m
Montreal — 5h 40m
Calgary — 8h
LATIN AMERICA
Mexico City, Mexico — 3h 45m
San José, Costa Rica — 1h 25m
Bogotá, Colombia — 1h 50m
Medellín, Colombia — 1h 25m
Quito, Ecuador — 2h
Guayaquil, Ecuador — 2h 13m
Lima, Peru — 3h 35m
São Paulo, Brazil — 7h
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — 7h 05m
Belo Horizonte, Brazil — 6h 45m
Brasília, Brazil — 6h 15m
Salvador da Bahia, Brazil — 7h
Buenos Aires, Argentina — 7h 10m
Córdoba, Argentina — 6h 35m
Mendoza, Argentina — 6h 45m
Santiago, Chile — 6h 30m
Montevideo, Uruguay — 7h 10m
EUROPE
Madrid, Spain — 10h 35m
Amsterdam, Netherlands — 10h 20m
Paris, France — 10h
Istanbul, Türkiye — 12h 50m
Frankfurt, Germany — 11h 30m
NEED ASSISTANCE?
LET US TAKE CARE OF THE DETAILS
Whether you are arriving in Panama for the first time, spending a few days in Panama City before your stay, driving your own vehicle, or planning a helicopter arrival, our team can help coordinate the journey.
Simply let us know where you will be arriving from, how you plan to travel, and your expected arrival time, and we will help make the transition from mainland to island as seamless as possible.
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +507 6818-7915
- Toll-Free US and Canada: +1-888-690-1978