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All you need
to know about the Country of Panama
Where is Panama?
What will I need to enter the country?
What currency is used?
What language is spoken in Panama?
What type of weather should I expect?
What type of transportation will I use?
How is the drinking water?
What about cuisine?
Is there any nightlife?
What are the natives like?
Where is Panama?
Panama is located in the middle of the Western Hemisphere.
It links South and North America and is bordered by the Caribbean
Ocean on the North, the Pacific Ocean on the South, Colombia
on the East, and Costa Rica on the West.
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What will I need to enter the country?
A valid passport, a visa, a tourist card (available through
airlines) and a return trip ticket to your place of origin
are required. Tourist cards are valid for 30 days and are
renewable in Panama for 2 months. If you have additional questions
or concerns, please visit the embassy website.
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What currency is used?
The Balboa is the official currency of Panama. However, American
money is accepted throughout the country.
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What language is spoken in Panama?
The official language of Panama is Spanish, however, English
is widely spoken throughout the country.
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What type of weather should I expect?
Temperatures are usually a wonderful 80-85(F) degrees during
the day with pleasantly cooler temperatures in the evening.
Click here to see the current forecast for Panama.
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What type of transportation will
I use?
Buses are the most common mode of transportation for tourists.
Most buses are very colorful and the fares are reasonably
priced. The driver normally owns the bus so negotiating a
fare or a special trip is easily done. Taxis are also available
for a reasonable price and can be rented for an entire day
for $50 to $150.
You may also rent a car once you arrive. Arrangements will
need to be made through your travel agent. There are several
rental car companies located in Panama including Avis, National,
Budget and Hertz. Some key points to remember when choosing
your rental are to choose a compact car for easier mobility
in traffic and make sure you carry insurance.
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How is the drinking water?
Tap water in Panama is safe to drink.
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What about cuisine?
There are many wonderful restaurants to visit throughout
Panama, each providing a delicious and enjoyable dining experience.
Seafood is prevalent and delectable throughout the country.
A Panamanian custom is eating Guacho (pronounced wah-choh)
every Friday for lunch. Guacho is a thick seafood gumbo that
is extremely popular. If you’re hungry for something
from home, many popular American fast food restaurants are
available including McDonald’s, Burger King and many
more.
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Is there any nightlife?
Panama City offers many opportunities to unwind and make
new friends while enjoying a night out on the town. Click
here to see what’s happening!
LE PALACE and Josephine’s are favorite spots for gentlemen
visitors.
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What are the natives like?
Panama is a place of cultural diversity. Many cultures are
present and well represented. Learn more about what life is
like and check out the current news here (in Spanish).
Are any famous people from Panama?
Panama boasts many famous natives. In music: Danilo Pérez
(latin jazz piano player), Rubén Blades (singer, songwriter,
actor), Los Rabanes (latin rock), Rogelio Pretto (voiceovers,
actor), Omar Alfano (songwriter for several artists including
Miami Sound Machine). In sports: Roberto Duran, Rolando Blackman
(Dallas Mavericks), Mariano Rivera (New York Yankess), Rodney
Carew, Aileen Coparropa (among the world's best 100 swimmers),
Roberto Kelly (baseball), Roquero Alcazar (AMB), Dely Valdes
(soccer), and Laffit Pincay who was the first jockey to reach
the 9,000 winnings milestone, breaking the previous record
by Bill Shoemaker.
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