Welcome to Panama, the heart of the Americas, a country with great contrasts, kilometers of beaches on both Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, pristine islands, fertile highlands, historic landmarks, great outdoor adventures, lush nature, indigenous tribes, a thriving, vibrant, cosmopolitan city and, of course, the Panama Canal. Panama is a real treat for nature and history lovers, foodies and it is a shopping paradise.
United States Dollar / Balboa
911 for all emergencies
Police 104
Firefighters 103
SINAPROC *335 (National Civilian Protection System)
La Prensa
El Panama America
La Estrella de Panama
Business from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Stores-shopping starting at 10:30 a.m.
3,661,868
Autoridad de Turismo de Panama
Telephone: 311
Country Destinations
Boquete
Bocas del Toro
Pedasi
Contadora Island
Isla Grande
El Valle de Anton
Santa Catalina & Coiba Island
Taboga Island
Portobelo
Volcan, Bambito and Cerro Punta
Top 5 Tours
If you are visiting Panama for a short period of time, these are the tours you can't miss!
The Panama Canal
Casco Antiguo (Old Town)
Panama Rainforest Discovery Center
Inter-Oceanic Canal Museum
Visit an Indigenous Tribe
Panama City Do & See
Panama City has a lot to offer from great shopping and and a vibrant nightlife to fascinating tours just minutes away from downtown Panama City.
The Panama Canal
Casco Antiguo
Panama La Vieja
The Biomuseo
The Fish Market
Jungle Land Panama
Panama Rainforest Discovery Center
Inter-Oceanic Canal Muesum
MUSEO ANTROPOLOGICO REINA TORRES DE ARAÚZ
Visit an Indigenous Tribe
Ancon Hill
Amador Causeway
Shopping
Nightlife
Bird watching
Restaurants
Super Gourmet Casco Viejo
Napoli Ristorante & Pizzeria
Shopping
Travel Shop
Speed Republic
Bars & Nightlife
Encima Rooftop Bar at Tantalo Hotel
8º58’ Lounge at the Bristol Hotel
Isabella
Transportation
Taxis
Metro Bus
Metro
Essential information
Tocumen International Airport
Tocumen International Airport (IATA code: PTY) is located 24 km from downtown Panama City, approximately a 20 minute car ride.
Official taxi services are readily available just outside the terminal on the ground floor. These taxis are the only taxi services authorized to pick up passengers at the airport. Should you decide to share the ride, the fee will be lower depending on the number of passengers.
Several car rental companies offer their services.
Many hotels offer shuttle services and you can also choose to be picked up by a tour operator or private transportation service of your choice.
Address: Tocumen International Airport
Phone: +507 2382703
Website: www.tocumenpanama.aero
Marcos A. Gelabert Airport (Albrook Airport)
Marcos A. Gelaber Airport (Albrook Airport; IATA code: PAC) is located 1.5 km west of downtown Panama City, offering daily local flights within Panama and international flights to Costa Rica and Medellin, Colombia.
Address: Marcos A. Gelabert Airport
Phone: +507 5019272
Website: www.aeronautica.gob.pa
Telephone
Country code: +507
Electricity
110 volts, 60 Hz
Standard two pin plugs
Currency
Panama´s currency is the Balboa with one Balboa equal to one US dollar. Panamanian coins (one-, five-, 10-, 25-, and 50-cent pieces) circulate having the same size, shape, color and value as the US ones and are used interchangeably with them. The Panamanian B./1.00 coin has the same value as a US$1.00 dollar.
The Tocumen International Airport offers foreign currency exchange services for traveler convenience.
Best Time to Visit
Throughout of the country, the tropical climate is divided into the winter or rainy season from mid-May to December and the summer or dry season from mid-December to mid-May. Temperatures remain fairly constant throughout the year, averaging 80°F/27°C in the coastal areas and becoming cooler and less humid with spring like weather in the highlands.