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Traveling to Panama? Land Connected.

Panama packs a world-famous canal, a restored colonial old town, Caribbean islands and cloud-forest highlands into one narrow isthmus — but the best days are planned around transport and water. Install your CGOO eSIM before you fly and you connect the moment you land, so canal tours, island boats and restaurant bookings are all handled on your own phone, not on airport Wi-Fi.

Choose the Plan That Fits Your Trip

  • Fixed data or unlimited: pick from the plan grid above by trip length and data use — fixed-data plans for maps, messaging and light browsing, unlimited plans for heavy use and hotspotting.
  • Instant delivery: your QR code and installation link are emailed within minutes of checkout. Install before your flight; validity starts on the day you activate.
  • One eSIM per trip: if you are island-hopping or crossing into neighbouring countries, check whether your plan covers each stop before you leave the mainland.

Travel Highlights

  • Panama Canal and Miraflores Locks: watch ships transit the locks from the visitor centre, and pair it with the canal museum for the full story.
  • Casco Viejo: the restored colonial old town of Panama City — plazas, churches, rooftop bars and the Cinta Costera waterfront walk.
  • Panama City skyline and Cinta Costera: the modern bayfront, best at sunset, with the old town at one end and the skyscrapers at the other.
  • Bocas del Toro: Caribbean islands with surf beaches, snorkelling and boat trips between Afro-Caribbean towns.
  • Boquete and El Valle: cooler highland towns for coffee farms, cloud-forest walks and volcano views.

Getting Around

  • Airports: Tocumen International Airport (PTY) serves Panama City; Albrook Airport (PAC) handles domestic flights.
  • Ride-hailing: Uber operates in Panama City around the clock, and inDrive and DiDi also operate there — but coverage thins fast outside Panama City and David, where conventional taxis are the main option.
  • Taxis: street taxis are common in Panama City; confirm the fare before you board, as they do not run on meters.
  • Metro and buses: Panama City has a metro and a Metrobus network for the main corridors; island and highland trips need boats, domestic flights or rental cars.

Safety and Practical Tips

Panama is generally safe in the main tourist areas, but petty theft is the main risk: watch bags in crowded markets, bus terminals and the old town at night, and use hotel safes for passports. Stick to registered taxis and app rides after dark.

Do not travel to the Darién Gap region near the Colombian border — it is remote, dangerous and outside normal tourist routes. Tap-to-pay cards and phones are widely accepted in Panama City, but carry small cash for markets, boats and rural stops.

Entry and Visa

Entry rules depend on your passport: many nationalities, including US, Canadian, UK and EU citizens, are admitted as visitors without a visa for short stays, but always check the current rules for your nationality before you travel, and carry a valid passport plus proof of onward travel.

Weather and Climate

  • Tropical all year: daytime temperatures are broadly around 27–30°C on both coasts, with cooler nights in the highlands.
  • Dry season: December to April is the driest window on the Pacific side and the most popular time to visit.
  • Green season: May to November brings afternoon rain, lusher landscapes and fewer crowds — mornings are usually the driest part of the day.
  • Caribbean side: the Caribbean coast stays wetter and more humid, with the driest spells typically around February–March and September–October.

Money and Payments

  • Currency: the balboa (PAB) is the national currency, but US dollars are the everyday currency in practice — prices are routinely quoted in dollars and US banknotes circulate freely.
  • Cards: Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in Panama City and tourist towns; a Wise card works wherever Visa or Mastercard is accepted, and a Wise USD balance matches the dollars you will actually spend.
  • Cash: carry small dollar bills for taxis, markets and island boats, where cards are often not accepted.
  • Tipping: tipping is modest — rounding up or 10% in restaurants is normal, and a small tip for guides and drivers is appreciated.