History of Sixaola

style="mso-bidi-font-style:italic">both Costa Rican and Panamanian customs. Entry and exit visas are required. Panamanian customs is located alongside the elevated railroad grade right at the east end of the bridge.

The border towns have no accommodations, restaurants, or services. In Costa Rica, Puerto Viejo offers the closest accommodations, restaurants, and services to the border. In Panama, Changuinola offers accommodations, restaurants, and services about 10 km (6 mi) from the border. Buses and taxis wait on both sides of the border.

The surrounding area is home to the Bribri Indians