Panama Travel Guide — Visas, Climate & Attractions

Panama Travel GuideCanal engineering, two-ocean coasts, cloud forests, and easy city-to-island contrasts.Key Facts

Capital: Panama City

Currency: PAB / USD

Language: Spanish

Time Zone: UTC-5

Top Places to Visit

Panama Canal — Watch transits and learn canal history at the visitor center.

Casco Viejo — Colonial lanes, rooftop views, and compact walkable blocks.

Bocas del Toro — Island-hopping, beaches, and laid-back coastal towns.

Local Food

Sancocho — Classic restorative broth with herbs and root vegetables.

Ceviche — Fresh fish ceviche is common in coastal and city markets.

Patacones — Twice-fried green plantains with mains or snacks.