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Travel recommendations for panama

Traveling in Panama is safe and a whole lot of fun. Compared to most of Latin America, the infrastructure in Panama is well-developed with decent roads and public transit.

To travel to Panama, you will need a passport. While in-country, it is best to have either your passport or a photocopy of your passport with you at all times. We generally advise folks to pack several photocopies of their passport as well as one additional form of identification. Food here is generally safe to eat and tap water is safe to drink in most places. If you're unsure, don't hesitate to ask and if you're still apprehensive, buy bottled water and rinse your fruits and vegetables before eating them.

Please check with your airline for baggage restrictions. You may incur additional fees for larger bags (such as paddle bags, surfboards, etc) as well as for bags that are overweight. In addition, the local in-country airlines, both and AirPanama, limit bags to 25 pounds per person for checked baggage.

If you have traveled abroad in the past, you most likely purchased travel insurance. We highly recommend travel insurance. If you need more information, check out the company that we use: www.travelex-insurance.com.

PANAMA FACTS

Capital City: Panama City

Area: 30,193 sq miles

Population: 3,200,000

Time Zone: -5 GMT

Languages: Spanish

Religion: 80% Roman Catholic

Currency: US Dollar

Electricity: 120V 60Hz

Electric Plug: American Plug

Country Dialing Code: 507