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What to watch out for, what to see, what to eat, and how to get around — written for people arriving for the first time.
16 reported scam patterns travellers run into in Panama City, what they look like, and how to sidestep them.
Common scams in Panama City — and how to avoid them →
6 places worth your time in Panama City, with what each is actually like and when to go.
Top places to visit in Panama City →
6 dishes to eat in Panama City, what is in them, and where they belong.
Top food to try in Panama City →
5 customs and traditions in Panama City — what they are, and how to take part without causing offence.
Traditional things to do in Panama City →
How to travel around Panama City — 5 options, what they cost, and which booking apps fix the fare before you go.
Getting around Panama City: transport and taxi apps →
1 laws, restrictions, and customs in Panama City that travellers often break without knowing — and the fines or consequences that follow.
Rules to follow in Panama City — laws and customs travellers must know →
2 emergency services in Panama City you may need as a traveller — tourist police, ambulance, fire brigade and more. Save these before you go out.
Emergency numbers in Panama City — police, ambulance, fire and tourist helplines →
4 markets, malls and shopping districts in Panama City — what to buy, when to go, and the tourist traps to avoid at each one.
Best places to shop in Panama City — markets, malls, bazaars and street shopping →
