Panama
Panama gives us 8 places, of which 5 are nature and walks, with 1 each of museums, zoos and aquariums and historic sites.
3Family attractions
3Types of day out
Quick facts about Panama
CurrencyPanamanian balboa
LanguageSpanish
Time zoneEST (UTC−5)
PaymentBring cash
English spokenLow (EF EPI #70)
1Things to do in Panama
Tours & tickets in Panama
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Travel essentials for Panama
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2Practical essentials
Dish to tryPanamanian Sancocho
CapitalPanama City
Plug typesNEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15
DrivingDrive on the right
Emergency number911
Calling code+507
Daylight12–13 hours of daylight
Population4,570,133
Daylight is the range from the shortest to the longest day. English level: EF English Proficiency Index.
3Plan your trip to Panama
Getting thereFlights, trains & driving
Where to stayFamily-friendly hotels
Getting aroundDrive on the right
Travel budgetBring cash
Packing listPlugs: NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15
Travel with kidsTips for a smooth trip
Safety & healthEmergency: 911
Useful infoCalling code +507
4Panama with kids – highlights
Why families love Panama
David has 1 of the places we cover and the rest sit in the capital. We have no climate reading for the country yet, so we will not say which months work.
Easy to travelBring cash · English: low
Food to tryPanamanian Sancocho
So much to see3 family attractions
Memories that lastExperiences your kids will never forget
5Popular searches about Panama
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