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Panama City, Panama

Rules to follow in Panama City

1 laws, restrictions, and customs in Panama City that travellers often break without knowing — and the fines or consequences that follow.

Last updated 2026-08-11

1. Certain Panama City neighbourhoods are unsafe after dark

El Chorrillo, Curundu, and some areas of Casco Viejo (outside the tourist core) carry elevated risk of robbery, particularly at night. The tourist areas of Miraflores, Casco Viejo's main streets, and Punta Pacifica are generally safe.

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