Panama
Where Two Oceans Meet
The legendary Canal, a skyline capital, and the dreamy Bocas del Toro islands.
At a glance · 5 reasons to go
Why Panama.
Watch giant ships transit the Panama Canal.
Casco Viejo's restored colonial old town.
Bocas del Toro's Caribbean islands and reefs.
Cloud-forest Boquete — coffee and quetzals.
The indigenous Guna Yala (San Blas) islands.
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Panama is two coasts in one easy country — marvel at the Canal, wander Casco Viejo, then escape to the Bocas del Toro islands or the San Blas. Big variety, short distances.
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Segurança
Safety Overview
Panama
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Emergency Contacts — Save These Now
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Reviewed: 2026-06-06
If It’s Safe Travel… Travel Well.
Before You Travel
Five minutes of preparation means your whole group has emergency numbers, hospitals and your GPS location available offline — no WiFi needed when it matters most.
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