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Panama City travel guide

What to watch out for, what to see, what to eat, and how to get around — written for people arriving for the first time.

Last updated 2026-08-11

Panama Canal — Miraflores Locks, Panama City
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Common scams in Panama City

8 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 →

Top places to visit in Panama City

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 →

Top food to try 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 →

Traditions and customs 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 →

Getting around 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 →

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