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Panama City
Panama
Destination data refreshed Apr 2, 2026, 09:24 UTCFX rates refreshed Apr 2, 2026, 00:02 UTCAdvisories refreshed Apr 2, 2026, 11:52 UTC
Destination snapshot
Panama City is a strong pick if you want a city trip with a solid mix of cost, safety, culture, and logistics.
67
Travel Score
Travel profile
Cost
68
Safety
62
Culture
68
Health
60
Internet
66
Outdoors
70
Access
78
Practical details
Capital
Panama City
Languages
Spanish
Population
4.1M
Time zone
UTC-05:00
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Trip basics
Best months
Jan · Feb · Mar
Climate
Tropical monsoon
Warmest month
Mar · 31°C
Quietest month
May · crowd 69/100
Budget snapshot
Mid-range daily budget
$214
Local daily spend
PAB 214
Budget estimates are modeled from public mid-range daily costs. Flights into the destination, taxes, event spikes, and hotel swings can move the real total.
Travel advisory
Level 2: Exercise increased caution
UNREST (U) CRIME (C)
Source country update: 09/23/2024
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Estimate only - verify at the official embassy or consulate. Use Sherpa and the official embassy or consulate before you book anything non-refundable.
At a glance
Currency
PAB
Best months list
Jan · Feb · Mar
Destination type
City
Photo source
Local curated image