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Panama

Republic of Panama

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🏛️ Capital
Panama City
👥 Population
4,064,780
📐 Area
75,417 km²
💱 Currency
Panamanian balboa (B/.), United States dollar ($)
🗣️ Languages
Spanish
📞 Calling Code
+507
🕐 Time Zones
UTC-05:00
🌐 Region
Americas / Central America

About Panama

Panama is the slender bridge between two great continents, and it punches far above its weight as a travel destination. This compact nation offers you an astonishing variety of experiences — from the engineering marvel of the Panama Canal to the biodiverse rainforests of Darién, from the crystalline Caribbean waters of Bocas del Toro to the cosmopolitan skyline of Panama City glittering at dusk. It is a country where you can watch an ocean-going container ship transit between the Pacific and the Atlantic while spider monkeys call from the jungle canopy just overhead.

Panama City itself is a study in vibrant contrasts. The Casco Viejo district — a UNESCO World Heritage Site of crumbling Spanish colonial churches, renovated boutique hotels, and candlelit rooftop bars — sits just a short taxi ride from the gleaming glass towers of the financial district. The city's cuisine scene has exploded in recent years, drawing chefs and food lovers from across the Americas to its dynamic mix of Afro-Caribbean, Indigenous, Spanish, and Chinese-influenced cooking traditions. The Panama Canal's visitor center at Miraflores Locks offers one of the most thrilling spectacles in all of travel: watching enormous ships pass through locks barely wider than their hulls.

Beyond the capital, Panama reveals layer after layer of natural splendor and cultural richness. The highlands of Boquete and Chiriquí are draped in cloud forest, home to the resplendent quetzal and exceptional coffee farms where you can cup freshly roasted single-origin beans overlooking misty volcanoes. The San Blas archipelago — administered by the autonomous Guna indigenous people — offers some of the most pristine white-sand and turquoise-water islands in the entire Caribbean. For a traveler who wants immense diversity in a single, easily navigated country, Panama is nothing short of extraordinary.

History & Background

Panama's history has always been defined by its geography. Long before European arrival, the isthmus was home to sophisticated Indigenous cultures that traded gold and built complex chiefdom societies. Spanish conquistadors recognized the strategic value of this narrow land bridge almost immediately — Vasco Núñez de Balboa became the first European to see the Pacific Ocean from the Americas when he crossed Panama in 1513. For three centuries, Panama served as the crucial corridor for silver and gold mined from South America being shipped to Spain, making it both fabulously wealthy and a prize target for pirates like Francis Drake and Henry Morgan.

Panama gained independence from Spain as part of Gran Colombia in 1821, eventually separating as its own republic in 1903 with active American support in exchange for canal rights. The construction of the Panama Canal between 1904 and 1914 was one of the most ambitious and deadly engineering projects in human history, costing the lives of thousands of workers from the Caribbean, Europe, and the Americas. Full Panamanian sovereignty over the Canal was finally achieved on December 31, 1999, when the United States handed over control in a moment of enormous national pride that fundamentally shaped modern Panamanian identity.

Culture & People

Panamanian culture is a rich fusion born from its unique position as a crossroads of peoples and trade routes for over five centuries. Indigenous communities — including the Guna, Emberá, Ngöbe-Buglé, and Kuna peoples — maintain vibrant traditions of textile art, music, and spiritual practice alongside the mestizo majority. African cultural influences brought by enslaved people and later voluntary migrants from the Caribbean are deeply woven into the music, cuisine, and festivals of the country, particularly in coastal regions. The result is a national identity that is genuinely multicultural and proud of its layered heritage.

Music and dance are central to Panamanian social life. Tamborito, the national dance, features intricate percussion, passionate singing, and colorful pollera dresses in a ceremony that is as much spiritual ritual as performance. Panama's famous pollera — a hand-embroidered dress that takes months to craft — is considered one of Latin America's most elaborate traditional costumes and is worn with obvious pride at festivals. Carnival in Panama City is one of the largest and most extravagant in Latin America, filling the streets with music, water trucks, and dancing crowds for five days before Lent.

Food & Cuisine

Panamanian food is hearty, comforting, and deeply rooted in the agricultural traditions of a tropical crossroads nation. Sancocho — a slow-simmered chicken soup flavored with culantro, ñame yams, corn, and plantain — is considered the national soul food, served at family gatherings, hangover mornings, and festive occasions alike. Ropa vieja, shredded beef braised in tomato and onion sauce, arrives alongside perfectly cooked white rice and fried sweet plantains (patacones or maduros) in combinations that are simple but deeply satisfying. Ceviche de corvina, marinated sea bass in citrus with onion and ají chombo peppers, is a beloved appetizer found at restaurants and market stalls from the Pacific to the Caribbean coast.

Panama City's restaurant scene has grown dramatically international, reflecting the city's status as a Latin American business hub. The Casco Viejo neighborhood alone concentrates some of the most exciting dining in Central America — from organic Panamanian tasting menus to Lebanese mezze and Japanese-Peruvian nikkei fusion. Afro-Caribbean dishes like arroz con coco (coconut rice) and guacho de mariscos (seafood and rice stew) shine in restaurants around Colón and Bocas del Toro. Fresh tropical fruits — including zapote, maracuyá, nance, and guanábana — are sold at markets across the country and eaten with an enthusiasm that is deeply infectious.

Top Attractions

  • Panama Canal Miraflores Locks — Watch colossal ships squeeze through the century-old locks at this outstanding visitor center with museum, observation decks, and IMAX theater near Panama City.
  • Casco Viejo, Panama City — Explore this UNESCO-listed colonial district of colorful churches, rooftop bars, art galleries, and some of Central America's finest restaurants.
  • Bocas del Toro Archipelago — Snorkel with starfish in shallow Caribbean waters, surf world-class reef breaks, and explore the laid-back island town of Bocas del Drago.
  • Boquete and Volcán Barú — Hike to Panama's highest peak for views of both oceans on clear days, visit award-winning coffee farms, and spot resplendent quetzals in cloud forest.
  • San Blas Islands (Guna Yala) — Overnight on pristine palm-fringed islands administered by the indigenous Guna people, where the Caribbean is impossibly clear and the culture is vividly alive.
  • Soberanía National Park — Spot over 500 bird species, howler monkeys, capybaras, and sloths along Pipeline Road, one of the world's most celebrated birdwatching destinations.

Practical Travel Tips

  • The US dollar is the official currency alongside the Panamanian balboa — no currency exchange needed if you're arriving from the United States.
  • Book Canal transit tours and Miraflores Locks visits in advance during peak season (January–March) to secure your preferred time slot.
  • Use Uber or registered taxis in Panama City — always negotiate or confirm meter use before entering unlicensed cabs.
  • Pack light, breathable clothing and high-SPF sunscreen; the tropical sun is intense year-round even on overcast days.
  • Bring insect repellent with DEET for jungle and island trips, especially during the wet season when mosquitoes are active.
  • When visiting Guna Yala (San Blas), purchase molas (traditional textile panels) directly from Guna artisans to support the community fairly.
  • Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for travelers venturing into the Darién region and some forested areas.

Visa Overview

Citizens of the United States, Canada, the European Union, the United Kingdom, Australia, and most Latin American countries do not require a visa to enter Panama and are granted a tourist stay of up to 180 days on arrival. You will need a valid passport, proof of onward travel, and evidence of sufficient funds. Some nationalities require advance visas — check with the Panamanian consulate or embassy in your country before departure. Panama has no departure tax beyond what is typically included in airline tickets.

Getting Around

Panama City is well served by the modern Metro system, which is clean, safe, and inexpensive for getting around the city. Uber operates freely and is generally the safest and most transparent option for tourists. Inter-city buses depart from Albrook Bus Terminal to all major destinations including David, Bocas del Toro, and the Azuero Peninsula. Domestic flights on Air Panama link the capital to Bocas del Toro, David, and the San Blas Islands efficiently, saving hours of land travel.

Safety Notes

Panama is one of the safer countries in Central America for tourists, but standard urban precautions apply in Panama City — avoid displaying expensive cameras or jewelry in Chorrillo and other lower-income districts, and use official taxis or Uber after dark. Casco Viejo and tourist areas are heavily policed and generally safe. Water quality in cities is good and tap water is drinkable. The Darién Gap region bordering Colombia is extremely dangerous and should not be attempted without professional expedition guides.

Live Exchange Rates

Current exchange rates for currencies used in Panama.

Panamanian balboa (PAB) B/.
Updated: 2026-08-21
Currency CodeRate
1INCH 11.247438
AAVE 0.010101
ADA 4.882018
AED 3.672500
AFN 65.994373
AGIX 16.010478
AKT 1.906342
ALGO 11.399682
ALL 79.255055
AMD 364.629182
AMP 2,509.919464
ANG 1.804031
AOA 917.936049
APE 7.582691
APT 1.736744
AR 0.485058
ARB 10.957294
ARS 1,497.226601
ATOM 0.660844
ATS 11.770373
AUD 1.402705
AVAX 0.137948
AWG 1.7900
AXS 1.029326
AZM 8,500.000114
AZN 1.700000
BAKE 1,336.591511
BAM 1.672990
BAT 15.015344
BBD 2.0000
BCH 0.004438
BDT 122.320161
BEF 34.506202
BGN 1.672990
BHD 0.3760
BIF 2,976.397705
BMD 1.0000
BNB 0.001510
BND 1.270422
BOB 11.547647
BRL 5.195053
BSD 1.0000
BSV 0.061902
BSW 2,677.909345
BTC 0.000013
BTG 2.127486
BTN 95.735318
BTT 3,529,353.692579
BUSD 0.999880
BWP 13.440924
BYN 3.044939
BYR 19,598.315616
BZD 2.014057
CAD 1.377309
CAKE 0.604434
CDF 2,292.497603
CELO 14.768501
CFX 22.215387
CHF 0.799279
CHZ 75.744763
CLP 922.747979
CNH 6.723197
CNY 6.722446
COMP 0.052704
COP 3,070.823487
CRC 454.506919
CRO 18.632248
CRV 3.502748
CSPR 379.489187
CUC 0.999914
CUP 26.497723
CVE 94.323458
CVX 0.582766
CYP 0.500635
CZK 20.637202
DAI 1.000103
DASH 0.030210
DCR 0.081236
DEM 1.672990
DFI 1,856.002725
DJF 178.117967
DKK 6.394738
DOGE 12.174980
DOP 58.506252
DOT 1.182424
DYDX 8.808942
DZD 132.863234
EEK 13.383923
EGLD 0.334710
EGP 50.878250
ENJ 38.082047
EOS 14.307669
ERN 15.0000
ESP 142.324321
ETB 162.976488
ETC 0.143337
ETH 0.000425
EUR 0.855386
EURC 0.858287
FEI 0.999751
FIL 1.340497
FIM 5.085897
FJD 2.197015
FKP 0.732814
FLOW 34.412684
FLR 143.758200
FRAX 1.007686
FRF 5.610967
FTT 4.598005
GALA 616.022197
GBP 0.732814
GEL 2.600520
GGP 0.732814
GHC 110,911.650080
GHS 11.091165
GIP 0.732814
GMD 74.164421
GMX 0.143932
GNF 8,791.427998
GNO 0.008134
GRD 291.472914
GRT 66.149754
GT 0.138865
GTQ 7.632885
GUSD 1.001471
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HBAR 13.486095
HKD 7.842915
HNL 26.827892
HNT 5.494503
HOT 2,828.405174
HRK 6.444909
HT 21.267225
HTG 130.984089
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ICP 0.419343
IDR 17,744.323497
IEP 0.673672
ILS 3.001716
IMP 0.732814
IMX 9.041864
INJ 0.210979
INR 95.735318
IQD 1,311.894665
IRR 1,374,456.871733
ISK 121.468031
ITL 1,656.259017
JEP 0.732814
JMD 158.391044
JOD 0.7090
JPY 158.956389
KAS 34.738386
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KCS 0.132910
KDA 204.865484
KES 129.431312
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KLAY 37.055799
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KNC 9.175553
KPW 899.922949
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KWD 0.308284
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MDL 17.188583
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NEAR 0.566223
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NEXO 1.258382
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ONE 1,340.014972
OP 10.324555
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PAXG 0.000221
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PEPE 310,292.113456
PGK 4.484674
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PKR 277.793282
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QTUM 1.228672
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RUNE 2.227586
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SRG 37,816.398959
SSP 5,619.888214
STD 21,132.243428
STN 21.132243
STX 6.734134
SUI 1.350704
SVC 8.7500
SYP 13,000.882541
SZL 16.103142
THB 32.837221
THETA 6.151152
TJS 9.250705
TMM 17,482.344558
TMT 3.496469
TND 2.898637
TOP 2.408251
TRL 48,051,280.685192
TRX 2.957278
TRY 48.051281
TTD 6.783412
TUSD 1.001588
TVD 1.402705
TWD 31.847648
TWT 2.433762
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UAH 44.665258
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UNI 0.263379
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USDC 0.999963
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USDP 1.001411
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UZS 11,844.289012
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VET 192.339232
VND 26,039.369676
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WAVES 4.856032
WEMIX 5.027127
WOO 86.131647
WST 2.716538
XAF 561.096694
XAG 0.014613
XAU 0.000221
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XCD 2.707373
XCG 1.804031
XCH 0.691097
XDC 34.883873
XDR 0.730299
XEC 144,075.730353
XEM 2,179.725218
XLM 5.408245
XMR 0.002402
XOF 561.096694
XPD 0.000742
XPF 102.074749
XPT 0.000537
XRP 0.778448
XTZ 4.462867
YER 237.076697
ZAR 16.103142
ZEC 0.001745
ZIL 395.356222
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ZMW 18.973714
ZWD 361.9000
ZWG 26.630515
ZWL 66,542.311584

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United States dollar (USD) $
Updated: 2026-08-20
Currency CodeRate
1INCH 11.555254
AAVE 0.010450
ADA 5.371631
AED 3.672500
AFN 65.450761
AGIX 17.574270
AKT 1.945203
ALGO 12.147403
ALL 79.344316
AMD 362.994612
AMP 2,606.802123
ANG 1.791217
AOA 918.384380
APE 7.775989
APT 1.787659
AR 0.538027
ARB 11.433244
ARS 1,497.080058
ATOM 0.670092
ATS 11.779683
AUD 1.406813
AVAX 0.147625
AWG 1.7900
AXS 1.109449
AZM 8,499.797678
AZN 1.699960
BAKE 1,437.603313
BAM 1.674314
BAT 15.992863
BBD 2.0000
BCH 0.004734
BDT 121.677138
BEF 34.533494
BGN 1.674314
BHD 0.3760
BIF 2,974.326643
BMD 1.0000
BNB 0.001600
BND 1.271533
BOB 11.485928
BRL 5.178466
BSD 1.0000
BSV 0.062456
BSW 2,759.312242
BTC 0.000014
BTCB 16.894799
BTG 2.278977
BTN 95.621367
BTT 3,675,620.902701
BUSD 0.999336
BWP 13.450797
BYN 3.023506
BYR 19,597.095715
BZD 2.008664
CAD 1.380260
CAKE 0.620530
CDF 2,292.408634
CELO 15.979044
CFX 22.831611
CHF 0.798687
CHZ 78.226897
CLP 921.580160
CNH 6.725420
CNY 6.725761
COMP 0.054263
COP 3,052.786583
CRC 450.210527
CRO 20.068711
CRV 3.832782
CSPR 374.421436
CUC 0.999852
CUP 26.496073
CVE 94.398062
CVX 0.618215
CYP 0.501031
CZK 20.690689
DAI 0.999878
DASH 0.031470
DCR 0.084644
DEM 1.674314
DFI 1,004.974741
DJF 177.611323
DKK 6.399739
DOGE 13.319776
DOP 58.402545
DOT 1.263463
DYDX 9.090623
DZD 132.714029
EEK 13.394509
EGLD 0.352002
EGP 50.651537
ENJ 39.519286
EOS 15.151823
ERN 15.0000
ESP 142.436891
ETB 162.515815
ETC 0.151574
ETH 0.000443
EUR 0.856063
EURC 0.862133
FEI 0.998734
FIL 1.485464
FIM 5.089919
FJD 2.200360
FKP 0.734938
FLOW 34.586685
FLR 155.529100
FRAX 1.008539
FRF 5.615405
FTT 4.817946
GALA 693.993083
GBP 0.734938
GEL 2.605406
GGP 0.734938
GHC 110,653.054746
GHS 11.065305
GIP 0.734938
GMD 74.104008
GMX 0.146973
GNF 8,775.689975
GNO 0.008250
GRD 291.703452
GRT 71.469540
GT 0.143689
GTQ 7.611527
GUSD 1.001646
GYD 208.005288
HBAR 14.110089
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HNL 26.734215
HNT 5.769368
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HRK 6.450006
HT 8.805331
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HUF 311.531712
ICP 0.431191
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ILS 2.978402
IMP 0.734938
IMX 9.558630
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JOD 0.7090
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KAVA 24.295013
KCS 0.137091
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ORDI 0.271630
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PAXG 0.000223
PEN 3.350757
PEPE 345,210.526001
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ROL 44,912.321789
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TMT 3.499269
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TWT 2.500443
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XCD 2.706940
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XCH 0.705858
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Panama?
The capital of Panama is Panama City.
What currency does Panama use?
Panama uses the Panamanian balboa (B/.), United States dollar ($) as its official currency.
What language is spoken in Panama?
The official language(s) of Panama include Spanish.
What is the population of Panama?
Panama has a population of approximately 4,064,780 people.
What region is Panama in?
Panama is located in Americas, specifically in the Central America subregion.
What is the international calling code for Panama?
The international dialing code for Panama is +507.
What time zones does Panama observe?
Panama observes the following time zone(s): UTC-05:00.
What is the current time in Panama?
The local time in Panama is currently --:--. This time applies to the primary time zone.
What is the total area of Panama?
Panama covers a total area of 75,417 km².
How many states or provinces does Panama have?
Panama is divided into 17 states or provinces.
What are the public holidays in Panama in 2026?
You can view the complete list of public holidays for Panama in 2026 on the Holidays 2026 page.
What are the visa requirements for citizens of Panama?
Visa requirements for citizens of Panama vary by destination. Use our Visa Requirements Checker below to look up requirements for any destination country.