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Central America Panama Exotic Islands of Panama, Central America Tourist Information Safety

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Safety

The guide was updated: 2024-09-15

Panama is considered a safe country in which to travel, however we advise to exercise caution as you would in any foreign land. Avoid flashing money or jewelry. Avoid going alone into the jungle and any unknown territory.

Useful Information

Our travel guides are free to read and explore online. If you want to get your own copy, the full travel guide for this destination is available to you offline* to bring along anywhere or print for your trip.

*this will be downloaded as a PDF.

Price

€4,95

Purchase

Traveling by Airplane

Traveling by Airplane

Air Panama is the domestic airline traveling daily from Panama City to Bocas del Toro, Isla Contadora, Isla San Jose and San Blas (Guna Yala).

Traveling by Sea

Traveling by Sea

Ferry services travel daily to Isla Taboga and the most popular islands in the Pearl Islands archipelago. For more information about ferries, go to the transportation section of your island of choice.

Cash or credit card?

Cash or credit card?

Most of the islands do not have banks or ATMs so it is important to bring enough cash for your trip. There are just a few hotels and restaurants that do accept credit cards so it is important that you are prepared for cash transactions.

Drinking water

Drinking water

Do not drink tap water. Remember to bring bottled water when touring the islands.

Safety

Safety

Panama is considered a safe country in which to travel, however we advise to exercise caution as you would in any foreign land. Avoid flashing money or jewelry. Avoid going alone into the jungle and any unknown territory.

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