TRAVEL
TIPS
| Driving |
U.S
Driving Permit accepted |
| Currency |
(PAB)
Balboa, (USD) U.S Dollar |
| Electrical |
110 Volts |
| Telephones |
Country
Code 507, City Code, Ciudad De Panama 2+6D, Colon 4+6D, Bolas
Del Toro 7+6D |
When
to Visit
Tourism in Panama is a year-around activity. The temperature never
varies and the sun shines everyday, all year long. However, there
are two "seasons" in Panama and some people prefer to
come in the "dry season" from mid-December through May
when it doesn't rain. Some recreational activities are better
in the dry season, for example Caribbean diving and particular
kinds of sport fishing and bird watching.
In the "rainy season" from June until December, most
days there is a one to two hour tropical rain storm in the late
afternoon. This is a regular occurrence and most activities can
be planned around it.
Language
Most Panamanians speak some English and many speak it
fluently, especially those that cater to tourists. Remember, for
85 years Americans were present in the former Canal Zone. Furthermore,
Panama is traditionally an international crossroads. Panamanians
are accustomed to working side by side with foreigners and English
has truly become a second language.
Pricing
The tourism industry in Panama is just developing and
so prices are reasonable and some of the most inexpensive anywhere.
Then again, with a few exceptions, Panama is not the place for
bargain basement beach vacation offerings like Cancun. Panama
is the "affordable exotic destination", meaning it offers
exotic, unique and off-the-beaten-path kind of experiences with
no tourist hordes and plenty of pristine nature.
Water
Panama is the only country in Latin America where you
can drink the tap water. There are no special other health concerns
and no shots necessary etc.
