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From clear turquoise seas to the coffee farms and cloud forests of Chiriquí, Panama can be as chilled out or as thrilling as you wish.
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Destination Practicalities
Do I need a visa to visit or work in Panama?
May 2, 2023 • 4 Min read
From the vacation of a lifetime to the life of a digital nomad, we've got everything you need to know about entry requirements for Panama.
Destination Practicalities
The best times to go to Panama
Apr 26, 2023 • 8 Min read
Plan the best time for your visit to Panama with this seasonal guide to weather and events through the year.
Activities
The 13 best things to do in Panama
Apr 26, 2023 • 10 Min read
Panama's diverse landscape offers a wealth of incredible activities to visitors. Here's our pick of the best things to do on your Panama vacation.
Public Transport
How to get around Panama, from boats to buses
Apr 25, 2023 • 6 Min read
Panama may be small but its attractions are mighty and not always easy to get to. Here's everything you need to know about getting around Panama.
Public Transport
The 6 best road trips in Panama
Apr 24, 2023 • 9 Min read
Natural beauty. Sugar-white beaches. Roads that lead to the rainforest. Panama by car beats all else as these 6 road trips show.
Beaches
The 8 best places to visit in Panama
Apr 24, 2023 • 6 Min read
The whopping canal gets the headlines, but Panama has rainforest, paradise islands and world-class surfing too.
Budget Travel
12 top tips for visiting Panama on a budget
Apr 23, 2023 • 6 Min read
Panama has plenty to offer its visitors but it doesn't all have to come at a premium. Here's how to visit this Central American gem on a budget.
Public Transport
The 6 best day trips from Panama City, Panama
Aug 18, 2022 • 7 Min read
Panama City is a fast-paced urban dynamo that’s quickly becoming a Central America powerhouse, but it's not the only place on the isthmus worth visiting.
Hiking
From the city to the jungle: The 7 best hikes in Panama
Jul 21, 2022 • 7 Min read
If you want to discover the best hikes around Panama, start with these seven trails, from cosmopolitan Panama City to the jungles of Boquete
