Our Panama Travel Guide

In Panama, the local currency is the Panamanian Balboa (PAB). In 1904, Panama started using the United States Dollar (USD) as a secondary currency. The Panamanian Balboa ties permanently with the US Dollar, having the same value every time.

Spanish is the official language of Panama and is spoken by the vast majority of the people. Although fewer than one-tenth of the people speak American Indian languages, all of Panama's Indian groups preserve their native tongues, and many Indians also speak Spanish. An estimated 14% of Panama's population use English. The language is used as a medium of instruction in many educational institutions in Panama. Much of Panama's Caribbean coast was inhabited by communities from Barbados and Jamaica who spoke their English variant.

In Panama, the weather is hot and oppressive throughout the year, with the wet season characterized by overcast skies and the dry season marked by windy and partly cloudy conditions. The temperature in Panama typically ranges from 23°C to 32°C, with rare dips below 22°C or spikes above 33°C. This means that it is generally warm and humid in Panama, making it a great destination for those seeking a tropical climate.

For Panama there are two associated plug types, types A and B. Plug type A is the plug which has two flat parallel pins and plug type B is the plug which has two flat parallel pins and a grounding pin. Panama operates on a 120V supply voltage and 60Hz. Be sure to pack your plug.

The current population of Panama is 4,439,210 as of Wednesday, May 4, 2022, based on Worldometer elaboration of the latest United Nations data.

Panama holds a special place in the history of Coca-Cola as the first country outside the US where the beverage was sold. In 1906, Coca-Cola made its way to Panama, and it has been a popular drink in the country for over 100 years. This just goes to show the enduring appeal of this iconic beverage.