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Like anywhere in Latin America, the biggest danger is to be robbed, which may happen if you travel alone. Bus transport is decent and reasonably priced, although not as cheap as in neighbouring countries like Boliviaor Venezuela.

As mentioned, the security situation makes hitching difficult, but certainly not as bad as you would think. To cross from Colombia know which areas are outright no-go zones, ask around and check the newspapers. People tend to [[Panama]] tell youthat the whole country is ''muy peligrose''ve got to overcome the [[Darién Gap]]. You can do that by booking a five day trip with a private sailing charter from Cartagena, although itonly take information seriously if there is something concrete going on (exemple : ''s often not cheaper than the FARC have attacked a flightmilitary outpost on the road to Turbo.. Moreover, you might get in trouble if one of your fellow travelers decided to smuggle some cocaine out of the country. '')* It Thumbs up hitch-hiking works well, and it is also possible to cross from Panama talk to Colombia without paying $200soldiers at check-$1000 for a private boat or plunging too deep into the Darién − the trek involves a few minor ferries points and long walks down east-coast Panamanian beaches. Try yacht-clubs (out of storm-season). You might also find passage working on coconut-trading boats, but be prepared for a several-week ordeal. If explaining where you persevereare going, either they should let you can find a way and will get across; nevertheless, talk to cars that slow for the Panamacheck-Colombia border is one of the more dangerous places in the western hemispherepoint, and should not be taken lightlyor they may even ask people for you... If you would like  To cross from Colombia to leave [[Panama and get to Colombia, ]] you need 've got to start in travel around the San Blas Islands, going through the Kuna-Yala National Park[[Darién Gap]] some how. See the article on the gap itself for details on that.