Panama Travel Guides

Welcome to Your Panama Travel Hub

Planning a trip to Panama? Whether you’re here to relax on Caribbean beaches, explore misty highland trails, or discover vibrant neighborhoods in Panama City, our travel guides will help you get ready.

This section is your go-to resource for practical tips, essential checklists, and insider insights to make your experience smooth, safe, and unforgettable. From what to pack and when to go to how to get around the country — we’ve got you covered.

Popular Travel Guides

Discover the most useful and in-demand guides for planning your trip:

Colorful Traditional Dance in Panamanian Festival

Best Time to Visit Panama

Understand regional weather patterns, dry vs. green season, and when to go for festivals, wildlife, or sunshine.
Traveler Packing a Luggage

Panama Packing List

What to bring for Panama’s diverse landscapes — from beach days and rainforest hikes to city nights and boat rides.
Panama Sign perfect spot for instagram pictures In Panama

Panama Travel Tips

Quick, need-to-know advice on currency, safety, internet, language, food, and cultural etiquette.
Map getting around Panama City, Panama

Getting Around Panama

A breakdown of transportation options including domestic flights, buses, ferries, private drivers, and rental cars.
Airport Departure Flights Panama Airport

Entry Requirements and Visas

A guide to passports, tourist cards, and visa-free travel policies by country of origin.
Gay Couple about to kiss in Panama

LGBTQ+ Travel in Panama

Information and travel tips for LGBTQ+ travelers visiting Panama.

Travel Guides by Region

Looking for tips specific to where you’re going? Each guide includes tips on transportation, what to expect, how to prepare, and where to stay. Start here:

Cinta Costera Panama

Panama City Guide

The popular Red frog beach on Basimentos Island, Bocas del Toro, Panama

Bocas del Toro Guide

Boquete Lost Waterfall

Boquete Guide

Surfing in Panama's Pacific Coast

Pacific Beaches Guide

aerial view of Shipwreck in San Blas Islands Panama

San Blas Islands Guide

Portobelo Fortress, Caribbean Sea, Panama

Caribbean Coast Guide

Trip Planning Essentials

Currency & ATMs

Panama uses the U.S. Dollar — cash is king in many rural areas.

Internet & SIM cards

Local SIMs are affordable and easy to buy for coverage across the country.

Travel Insurance

Strongly recommended, especially for active travelers or those visiting remote regions.

Still Have Questions? We’re Here to Help.

Whether you're a first-time visitor or returning to discover more of Panama, our team can help you make the most of your journey.

➔ Contact Us for personal travel advice

➔ Browse All Tours for adventure ideas

➔ Explore Destinations to decide where to go next