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Panama
Panama
Panama

Panama


Description

Panama is a perfect destination for people who love adventure tourism as well as the comfort of an all-inclusive resort. There are beautiful beaches and several large hotel complexes in the region of Playa Blanca. The diverse fauna, the lush flora as well as the famous Panama Canal are the main attractions of this country.


Map


What to do in Panama


The Panama Canal

The Panama Canal was one of the most challenging engineering projects ever undertaken. This 77 km waterway, which connects the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean, is the country’s iconic tourist attraction. If you like cultural excursions, this is definitely a not-to-be-missed activity.


Panama City

Panama City, the capital of the country, is not like other cities in Latin America: it is highly developed. It is home to both modern buildings and older buildings rich in history. This city is a real jewel if you love architecture. You can find everything: museums, parks, great restaurants, nightclubs, etc. In fact, you won't know where to begin!


Colon Free Trade Zone

Shop ‘til you drop! This duty-free shopping area is heaven on earth. This is the second largest duty-free zone in the world with its 2.4 km2 and more than 1,750 businesses. Electronics, jewelry, clothing, toys, alcohol, cigarettes… There is so much to choose from!


Metropolitan Natural Park

If you love nature, you should definitely go for a walk in the trails of the Metropolitan Natural Park. This jungle located very close to Panama City offers the most diverse flora and fauna. If you are lucky, you might see monkeys, reptiles and tropical birds of all kinds. In addition, you will have a magnificent view of the capital in the distance.


Mangrove Tour

Are you in search of a thrilling activity? Go for a boat trip through the mangroves of the Panamanian jungle and go in search of crocodiles! Bring your camera, be quiet and keep an eye out for small reptile eyes coming out of the water to discreetly observe you.   


Temperatures

Maximum (°C)

Minimum (°C)

Precipitation (mm)

Jan.

29

24

65

Feb.

29

24

71

Mar.

29

24

80

Apr.

30

25

207

May

29

25

34

Jun.

30

25

319

Jul.

30

25

381

Aug.

30

25

369

Sep.

31

25

307

Oct.

30

25

321

Nov.

29

24

253

Dec.

29

24

192


Currency

The country's official currency is the Balboa (PAB). U.S. dollars are generally accepted across the country, but small bills are advised due to the heavy presence of counterfeit money.

Convertor

CAD
to
PAB

Official language

Spanish is the official language in Panama. If you are not comfortable with this language, consider downloading a translation application on your phone before you go or bring a small Spanish-English dictionary.

Voltage

Electrical outlets used in Panama are the same as in Canada. The same goes for voltage and frequency (120V and 60Hz).

Electrical outlet
Electrical outlet

Passport and entry & exit requirements

It is strongly recommended that your Canadian passport be valid for at least 6 months after the date of your return from travel. For more information, visit the Government of Canada's website.

For travel requirements such as vaccination, quarantine, PCR testing, we recommend reviewing the Sherpa tool.