ABOUT PANAMA
General Information
Official Name: Panama
Capital: Panama City
Country Extension: 75,517 km² or 29,340 mi²
National Bird: Harpy Eagle
National Flower: Peristeria elata (Orchid) "Flower of the Holy Spirit"
Highest Volcano: Barú Volcano
Political Division: 10 provinces and 7 areas
Government: Constitutional democratic republic
Panama is located in the American Continent, with the following borderlines: To the North, Caribbean Sea - To the South, Pacific Ocean - To the East, Colombia - To the West, Costa Rica. Panama has an area of 75,517 square kilometers (29,340 square miles), with population of 3,500,000 persons; the official language is Spanish although English is highly spoken; the Legal Currency is the US Dollar and the Balboa, GMT5 Hours, East Coast, USA.
Country Details
Climate
The best thing about the weather in Panama is that it is always warm through the year. You will enjoy daily highs of up to 28 -32. Those looking for cooler climate can find it in the valleys in Chiriquí, Cerro Punta and El Valle with daily high at 22-24 and cool fresh nights. Panama has two seasons the dry season from December to end of April, and the wet season, from May till November.
Currency
National currency of Panama is Balboa, but nowadays US Dollars are used all over the country.
Population
According to census of 2010 the population is 3.322.576 of habitants.
Language
Panamanians speak Spanish, this is an official language of Panama. Also there are used indigenous languages such as al ngobe buglé, kuna, emberá. 14% of population speaks English.
Things to bring on your trip
- Passport Copy
- Insect and Mosquito repellent
- A small backpack or travel bag for the activities of half or full day
- Sandals
- Waterproof (umbrella, coat, and shoes)
- Camera, batteries and extra memory card
- Regarding the clothing, Panama is an informal and casual city
- Jeans and comfortable shoes to move from side to side
- The areas of the mountainous region may be a little cold, so we recommend using a sweater or light jacket
- For the lowlands, are essential fresh light shirts and pants (the weather is warm, humid and very sunny)
- If you go to the beach, need full bathing suit including hat
- Hiking shoes or tennis
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
BLOG
PANAMA CANAL IN 3D: A LAND DIVIDED, A WORLD UNITED
On February 27th, we experienced the inauguration of the new IMAX 3D theater at Miraflores Visitor Center, where the documentary "Panama Canal: A Land Divided, A World United" is screened.
To read more about this, CLIC HERE.
THE THREE HOURS OF COSTA RICA
The automobile race organized by the Costa Rica Touring Car Championship (CTCC) and this year it will run the next April 27 on the track of Parque Viva.
To read more about this, CLIC HERE.
LIVE AN ADVENTURE ON THE PANAMANIAN RAINFOREST
Panama is home to one of the most studied forests in the world. However, science is not exactly what motivates you to visit the Panamanian rainforest but its beautiful (and accessible) biodiversity.
To read more about this, CLIC HERE.
WHERE TO TRAVEL IN 2019? THE NEW YORK TIMES SAYS YOU SHOULD VISIT PANAMA
Panama starts the year receiving good news and the recognition it deserves since you can find it not only in one but in three international listings as one of the best destinations to travel in 2019.
To read more about this, CLIC HERE.
