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Panama Travel Guide

10 destinations · 1 scam guide · 5 comparisons · 1 popular pick

Quick Facts

Capital
Panama City
Currency
B/. / $ (PAB/USD)
Language
Spanish
Best Time to Visit
Dec–Apr
Budget Level
$–$$
Visa
90-day visa-free for most

Travel Advisory

Level 2 β€” Exercise Increased Caution
Crime Civil Unrest Health

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US State Department Advisory

Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

Updated to reflect information on areas of civil unrest. Exercise increased caution in Panama due to crime and potential for civil unrest. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire travel advisory. Do not travel to: Parts of the Mosquito Gulf due to  crime . Parts of the Darién Region due to  crime . Read the  country information page  for additional information on travel to Panama. Country Summary: Crime occurs in Panama, including theft and residential break-ins....

Read full advisory on travel.state.gov β†’
Updated: Mon, 23 Sep 2024

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