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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: 2026-06-09
Currency CodeRate
1INCH 14.166507
AAVE 0.016147
ADA 6.018483
AED 3.672500
AFN 62.711014
AGIX 11.039195
AKT 1.606685
ALGO 10.976694
ALL 82.534440
AMD 368.545287
AMP 1,888.196253
ANG 1.800113
AOA 918.094572
APE 8.178331
APT 1.552335
AR 0.529931
ARB 12.436114
ARS 1,446.306486
ATOM 0.575432
ATS 11.926249
AUD 1.419499
AVAX 0.150197
AWG 1.7900
AXS 1.079561
AZM 8,500.165355
AZN 1.700033
BAKE 1,370.411666
BAM 1.695146
BAT 10.503471
BBD 2.0000
BCH 0.004819
BDT 122.688580
BEF 34.963168
BGN 1.695146
BHD 0.3760
BIF 2,982.468016
BMD 1.0000
BNB 0.001670
BND 1.287429
BOB 6.925175
BRL 5.204459
BSD 1.0000
BSV 0.083847
BSW 3,039.954478
BTC 0.000016
BTCB 13.645272
BTG 3.035106
BTN 95.637902
BTT 3,737,368.066155
BUSD 0.999925
BWP 13.471065
BYN 2.803692
BYR 19,602.451271
BZD 2.013070
CAD 1.394923
CAKE 0.759009
CDF 2,311.738523
CELO 16.872725
CFX 22.272173
CHF 0.797604
CHZ 38.936734
CLP 923.263776
CNH 6.779966
CNY 6.779041
COMP 0.056503
COP 3,591.758510
CRC 461.118408
CRO 16.452282
CRV 5.079102
CSPR 438.691927
CUC 1.000125
CUP 26.503314
CVE 95.572585
CVX 0.816264
CYP 0.507265
CZK 20.975106
DAI 1.000512
DASH 0.027309
DCR 0.082248
DEM 1.695146
DFI 1,225.563219
DJF 177.826938
DKK 6.478004
DOGE 11.735707
DOP 58.109889
DOT 1.045130
DYDX 7.599212
DZD 133.708769
EEK 13.561167
EGLD 0.345595
EGP 52.156865
ENJ 33.385943
EOS 15.909125
ERN 15.0000
ESP 144.209124
ETB 158.723533
ETC 0.143571
ETH 0.000600
EUR 0.866714
EURC 0.866547
FEI 1.001141
FIL 1.310806
FIM 5.153249
FJD 2.219288
FKP 0.749148
FLOW 37.593515
FLR 141.143974
FRAX 1.007367
FRF 5.685273
FTT 3.454081
GALA 388.418581
GBP 0.749148
GEL 2.654386
GGP 0.749148
GHC 118,170.519683
GHS 11.817052
GIP 0.749148
GMD 73.488123
GMX 0.177000
GNF 8,756.214928
GNO 0.010538
GRD 295.332895
GRT 50.720135
GT 0.157347
GTQ 7.620031
GUSD 1.001261
GYD 209.036848
HBAR 12.445447
HKD 7.836039
HNL 26.706522
HNT 2.466906
HOT 3,278.573112
HRK 6.530259
HT 9.356906
HTG 130.759432
HUF 308.446485
ICP 0.437492
IDR 18,186.325950
IEP 0.682593
ILS 2.935005
IMP 0.749148
IMX 7.342678
INJ 0.182773
INR 95.637902
IQD 1,310.250472
IRR 1,375,221.970597
ISK 124.290683
ITL 1,678.192884
JEP 0.749148
JMD 157.718639
JOD 0.7090
JPY 160.257212
KAS 31.062192
KAVA 22.787504
KCS 0.155745
KDA 145.182633
KES 129.354043
KGS 87.442937
KHR 4,018.322951
KLAY 27.185125
KMF 426.395480
KNC 8.340394
KPW 899.967789
KRW 1,519.195542
KSM 0.278598
KWD 0.309230
KYD 0.831609
KZT 485.660242
LAK 22,034.347023
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MOP 8.071120
MRO 402.002665
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MTL 0.372080
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MVR 15.455690
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NEAR 0.488139
NEO 0.467439
NEXO 1.276981
NFT 3,743,051.564318
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NLG 1.909987
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OKB 0.013920
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ONE 678.084673
OP 10.668203
ORDI 0.333037
PAXG 0.000231
PEN 3.471421
PEPE 360,575.806511
PGK 4.381820
PHP 61.581077
PI 7.782433
PKR 278.443390
PLN 3.674509
POL 13.129747
PTE 173.760615
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QAR 3.6400
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QTUM 1.456439
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RPL 0.761010
RSD 101.735593
RUB 72.986318
RUNE 2.868135
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RWF 1,466.282039
SAND 19.811352
SAR 3.7500
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SCR 13.864415
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SDG 600.221580
SEK 9.424246
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SHP 0.749148
SIT 207.699413
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SNX 4.152888
SOL 0.015164
SOS 570.790016
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SRG 37,452.524935
SSP 4,714.432102
STD 21,451.338339
STN 21.451338
STX 5.533651
SUI 1.343008
SVC 8.7500
SYP 110.545921
SZL 16.490887
THB 32.884673
THETA 6.669248
TJS 9.342354
TMM 17,498.022372
TMT 3.499604
TND 2.923470
TON 0.581624
TOP 2.381887
TRL 46,115,796.520186
TRX 3.074331
TRY 46.115797
TTD 6.774324
TUSD 1.000739
TVD 1.419499
TWD 31.537922
TWT 2.682311
TZS 2,623.544519
UAH 44.631509
UGX 3,773.700567
UNI 0.401393
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USDC 1.000335
USDD 1.000661
USDP 1.000635
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UYU 40.260825
UZS 12,025.899429
VAL 1,678.192884
VEB 56,469,597,785.4916
VED 564.727973
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VES 564.727973
VET 206.549852
VND 26,328.256959
VUV 119.308404
WAVES 3.947076
WEMIX 3.862644
WOO 76.476356
WST 2.721852
XAF 568.527307
XAG 0.014723
XAU 0.000231
XAUT 0.000232
XBT 0.000016
XCD 2.706910
XCG 1.800113
XCH 0.486472
XDC 32.623081
XDR 0.733477
XEC 186,686.073658
XEM 1,880.778644
XLM 5.074495
XMR 0.003137
XOF 568.527307
XPD 0.000820
XPF 103.426527
XPT 0.000569
XRP 0.867032
XTZ 4.138320
YER 238.616590
ZAR 16.490887
ZEC 0.002244
ZIL 327.441193
ZMK 17,720.449600
ZMW 17.720450
ZWD 361.9000
ZWG 26.803335
ZWL 66,974.141881

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United States dollar (USD) $
Updated: 2026-06-09
Currency CodeRate
1INCH 14.166507
AAVE 0.016147
ADA 6.018483
AED 3.672500
AFN 62.711014
AGIX 11.039195
AKT 1.606685
ALGO 10.976694
ALL 82.534440
AMD 368.545287
AMP 1,888.196253
ANG 1.800113
AOA 918.094572
APE 8.178331
APT 1.552335
AR 0.529931
ARB 12.436114
ARS 1,446.306486
ATOM 0.575432
ATS 11.926249
AUD 1.419499
AVAX 0.150197
AWG 1.7900
AXS 1.079561
AZM 8,500.165355
AZN 1.700033
BAKE 1,370.411666
BAM 1.695146
BAT 10.503471
BBD 2.0000
BCH 0.004819
BDT 122.688580
BEF 34.963168
BGN 1.695146
BHD 0.3760
BIF 2,982.468016
BMD 1.0000
BNB 0.001670
BND 1.287429
BOB 6.925175
BRL 5.204459
BSD 1.0000
BSV 0.083847
BSW 3,039.954478
BTC 0.000016
BTCB 13.645272
BTG 3.035106
BTN 95.637902
BTT 3,737,368.066155
BUSD 0.999925
BWP 13.471065
BYN 2.803692
BYR 19,602.451271
BZD 2.013070
CAD 1.394923
CAKE 0.759009
CDF 2,311.738523
CELO 16.872725
CFX 22.272173
CHF 0.797604
CHZ 38.936734
CLP 923.263776
CNH 6.779966
CNY 6.779041
COMP 0.056503
COP 3,591.758510
CRC 461.118408
CRO 16.452282
CRV 5.079102
CSPR 438.691927
CUC 1.000125
CUP 26.503314
CVE 95.572585
CVX 0.816264
CYP 0.507265
CZK 20.975106
DAI 1.000512
DASH 0.027309
DCR 0.082248
DEM 1.695146
DFI 1,225.563219
DJF 177.826938
DKK 6.478004
DOGE 11.735707
DOP 58.109889
DOT 1.045130
DYDX 7.599212
DZD 133.708769
EEK 13.561167
EGLD 0.345595
EGP 52.156865
ENJ 33.385943
EOS 15.909125
ERN 15.0000
ESP 144.209124
ETB 158.723533
ETC 0.143571
ETH 0.000600
EUR 0.866714
EURC 0.866547
FEI 1.001141
FIL 1.310806
FIM 5.153249
FJD 2.219288
FKP 0.749148
FLOW 37.593515
FLR 141.143974
FRAX 1.007367
FRF 5.685273
FTT 3.454081
GALA 388.418581
GBP 0.749148
GEL 2.654386
GGP 0.749148
GHC 118,170.519683
GHS 11.817052
GIP 0.749148
GMD 73.488123
GMX 0.177000
GNF 8,756.214928
GNO 0.010538
GRD 295.332895
GRT 50.720135
GT 0.157347
GTQ 7.620031
GUSD 1.001261
GYD 209.036848
HBAR 12.445447
HKD 7.836039
HNL 26.706522
HNT 2.466906
HOT 3,278.573112
HRK 6.530259
HT 9.356906
HTG 130.759432
HUF 308.446485
ICP 0.437492
IDR 18,186.325950
IEP 0.682593
ILS 2.935005
IMP 0.749148
IMX 7.342678
INJ 0.182773
INR 95.637902
IQD 1,310.250472
IRR 1,375,221.970597
ISK 124.290683
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JEP 0.749148
JMD 157.718639
JOD 0.7090
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KAVA 22.787504
KCS 0.155745
KDA 145.182633
KES 129.354043
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KHR 4,018.322951
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KNC 8.340394
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KSM 0.278598
KWD 0.309230
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KZT 485.660242
LAK 22,034.347023
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LEO 0.105816
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LTC 0.023544
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MGF 20,999.616692
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MNT 3,579.595695
MOP 8.071120
MRO 402.002665
MRU 40.200266
MTL 0.372080
MUR 47.852510
MVR 15.455690
MWK 1,736.087343
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MYR 4.064074
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NEAR 0.488139
NEO 0.467439
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NFT 3,743,051.564318
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NZD 1.718623
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OMR 0.384847
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OP 10.668203
ORDI 0.333037
PAB 1.0000
PAXG 0.000231
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PEPE 360,575.806511
PGK 4.381820
PHP 61.581077
PI 7.782433
PKR 278.443390
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POL 13.129747
PTE 173.760615
PYG 6,122.401790
QAR 3.6400
QNT 0.014989
QTUM 1.456439
ROL 45,445.807847
RON 4.544581
RPL 0.761010
RSD 101.735593
RUB 72.986318
RUNE 2.868135
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RWF 1,466.282039
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SBD 8.031439
SCR 13.864415
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SDG 600.221580
SEK 9.424246
SGD 1.287429
SHIB 214,178.426220
SHP 0.749148
SIT 207.699413
SKK 26.110635
SLE 22.809978
SLL 22,809.978417
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SOL 0.015164
SOS 570.790016
SPL 0.166667
SRD 37.452525
SRG 37,452.524935
SSP 4,714.432102
STD 21,451.338339
STN 21.451338
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SUI 1.343008
SVC 8.7500
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SZL 16.490887
THB 32.884673
THETA 6.669248
TJS 9.342354
TMM 17,498.022372
TMT 3.499604
TND 2.923470
TON 0.581624
TOP 2.381887
TRL 46,115,796.520186
TRX 3.074331
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TVD 1.419499
TWD 31.537922
TWT 2.682311
TZS 2,623.544519
UAH 44.631509
UGX 3,773.700567
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USDD 1.000661
USDP 1.000635
USDT 1.000481
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UZS 12,025.899429
VAL 1,678.192884
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VED 564.727973
VEF 56,472,797.271562
VES 564.727973
VET 206.549852
VND 26,328.256959
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XAUT 0.000232
XBT 0.000016
XCD 2.706910
XCG 1.800113
XCH 0.486472
XDC 32.623081
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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.