Beach near Panama City, Panama

Panama City Travel Guide

Panama

Panama City is Panama’s capital and largest urban centre, with a population of 1,976,866. It sits on the country’s Pacific coast and is the main base for visiting the capital region.

Travellers arriving by air can use Tocumen International Airport (PTY) or Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC). There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres of the city, so Panama City is not a base for an immediate beach break.

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Local time

1,976,866

Population

5,277 miles away

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Weather in Panama City

Fri

33°

Sat

31°

Sun

29°

Know before you go

Pays in PAB

Plug type Type A & Type B (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 911

Dial code +507

Tipping: Tipping is not always expected but is appreciated in Panama for good service. A service charge is sometimes included in restaurant bills, so check before tipping.

Best time to visit Panama City

Jan

31°15

Feb

32°9

Mar

33°13

Apr

32°20

May

31°28

Jun

29°29

Jul

30°30

Aug

30°30

Sep

29°29

Oct

29°30

Nov

29°28

Dec

30°22

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Panama City

  1. Panama Canal Museum

    museum

    5 km

  2. Parque Natural Metropolitano

    park

    2.9 km

  3. Yoopanama

    historic site

    2.1 km

  4. Teatro Nacional De Panamá

    theatre venue

    4.9 km

  5. Monumento a Vasco Núñez de Balboa

    monument

    3.1 km

  6. Parque Omar

    park

    1.3 km

  7. Parque De Santa Ana

    park

    5 km

  8. Casa Museo Del Banco Nacional De Panama

    history museum

    3.3 km

Getting there

Tocumen International Airport · 16.5 km

Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport · 4.8 km

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