Panama is a Central American country located on the Isthmus of Panama between the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean. It is known for the Panama Canal, a crucial global transport route. The climate is humid tropical with distinct wet and dry seasons.
SIM from +Móvil, Claro or Digicel costs $10-20 for 5-20GB. Excellent coverage in Panama City. Bocas del Toro has coverage.
US-style Type A and B plugs. Voltage 120V, 60Hz. Same as USA. Good power infrastructure
Panama Metro is the most modern in Central America (2 lines, branch to Tocumen airport). MetroBus has 730 buses with GPS, routes across the city. Line 3 under construction beneath Panama Canal. 130 new buses added in 2024. Unified transport card for metro and buses.
Tipping in Panama: 10% service charge usually included. Additional tip appreciated for excellent service.
