A modern capital with a historic soul: Pacific-front skyline, the colonial Casco Viejo, and the engineering icon Panama Canal—all minutes apart. Perfect for half-day or full-day combos.
A modern capital with a historic soul: Pacific-front skyline, the colonial Casco Viejo, and the engineering icon Panama Canal—all minutes apart. Perfect for half-day or full-day combos.
Tropical year-round: warm and humid
Dry season: Dec–Apr (sunny, less rain)
Rainy season: May–Nov (brief showers, cooler afternoons)
Typical temps: 75–90°F (24–32°C)
High humidity; expect mosquitoes near green areas/Lake Gatun
Traffic: rush hours ~7–9am and ~4–7pm
Admissions: Canal Visitors Center/IMAX paid separately
Drones: restricted in Canal zones
Tipping: ~10% common at restaurants/services
Payments: USD & cards widely accepted; carry small cash for local stalls
Safety: standard city awareness; watch belongings in crowded areas
Wildlife: don’t feed; avoid flash during sightings
Light breathable clothing, hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, compact rain jacket, comfy walking shoes (cobblestones in Casco), reusable water bottle, and some cash (USD) for entrances/markets.
Miraflores / Canal Locks (visitors center + terraces)
Bridge of the Americas & viewpoint
Casco Viejo: plazas, churches, museums, cafés
Plaza de Francia & Esteban Huertas Promenade: bay views
Amador Causeway (PANAMÁ sign, skyline, Biomuseo)
Cinta Costera & Fish Market (ceviche stop)
Casco Viejo: cobblestones/slopes; some sites have stairs
Canal Visitors Center: ramps/elevators available
Lake Gatun boats: limited wheelchair access—confirm in advance
Hydrate often, take shade breaks, reapply sunscreen; use repellent in green/riverside areas.
Tropical year-round: warm and humid
Dry season: Dec–Apr (sunny, less rain)
Rainy season: May–Nov (brief showers, cooler afternoons)
Typical temps: 75–90°F (24–32°C)
High humidity; expect mosquitoes near green areas/Lake Gatun
Traffic: rush hours ~7–9am and ~4–7pm
Admissions: Canal Visitors Center/IMAX paid separately
Drones: restricted in Canal zones
Tipping: ~10% common at restaurants/services
Payments: USD & cards widely accepted; carry small cash for local stalls
Safety: standard city awareness; watch belongings in crowded areas
Wildlife: don’t feed; avoid flash during sightings
Light breathable clothing, hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, compact rain jacket, comfy walking shoes (cobblestones in Casco), reusable water bottle, and some cash (USD) for entrances/markets.
Miraflores / Canal Locks (visitors center + terraces)
Bridge of the Americas & viewpoint
Casco Viejo: plazas, churches, museums, cafés
Plaza de Francia & Esteban Huertas Promenade: bay views
Amador Causeway (PANAMÁ sign, skyline, Biomuseo)
Cinta Costera & Fish Market (ceviche stop)
Casco Viejo: cobblestones/slopes; some sites have stairs
Canal Visitors Center: ramps/elevators available
Lake Gatun boats: limited wheelchair access—confirm in advance
Hydrate often, take shade breaks, reapply sunscreen; use repellent in green/riverside areas.
