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Panama Travel Blog – Tips, Experiences & Travel Reports
Panama travel blog with travel tips, experiences and insider knowledge on Panama trips, round trips and excursions. Get inspired now.
Camino Real History Panama – 500 Years of the Gold Route
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Shore Excursions Colón Panama: The 5 Best Trips
Panama Canal, the colonial old town, Monkey Island, an Embera village and the ocean-to-ocean train ride. The best day trips from the ports of Colón and Panama City for cruise passengers.
Panama Currency – Paying, Credit Cards & Withdrawing Cash
US dollars, the balboa, card payments and tips for withdrawing cash in Panama. How to pay easily on the ground and avoid costly exchange-rate traps.
Camino Real Tour Experience – Jungle Trekking in Panama
What trekking the Camino Real is really like: sweaty climbs, sugarcane for provisions, simple rainforest huts and some animal surprises after dark.
Camino Real Route Panama – The Trail to Portobelo
The final day of the Camino Real hike leads through the rainforest all the way to Portobelo, the town of the Black Christ and the crumbling fortress of San Jerónimo.
Camino Real Tour Panama – Trekking Through the Jungle
Following the conquistadors: by dugout canoe to Quebrada Ancha and along the old cobblestones of the Camino Real through Chagres National Park.
Camino Real Trekking Panama – Adventure in the Jungle
Day 3 on the Camino Real: through rainforest, riverbeds and deep mud, all the way to an overnight stay with an Indigenous Embera family.
Embera Village Panama – Experience a Visit in the Rainforest
By dugout canoe to an Embera village in Chagres National Park: waterfall, culture, traditional dances and tips for your visit.
Sailing Trip Panama – A Dream Voyage to the Pearl Islands
A sailing trip to the Pearl Islands in the Pacific: 183 islands, white beaches, turquoise water and real adventure off the coast of Panama.
Moving to Panama – Opportunities & Costs
Visa options, bureaucracy, cost of living, plus the upsides and challenges. Your honest guide to a new life in Panama.
Panama City Sights – Highlights & Tips
The three faces of the capital: Casco Viejo, the Panama Canal and the modern skyline, plus tips on safety, beaches and authentic experiences.
Panama Climate
From humidity to hours of sunshine – your personal guide to feeling good in the tropics. Weather, temperatures, rainy season and regional microclimates.
Panama Protests – Current Situation & Safety for Travelers
The causes, the course and the current status of the protests over the Minera Panama mining contract, and whether travel to Panama is once again possible without restrictions.
Slow Travel Panama – Travel Mindfully & Authentically
Why slowing down is the key to genuine cultural immersion. Tips for a sustainable Panama trip that engages all your senses.
Casco Viejo Panama – Old Town, Sights & Tips
A walk through the colonial old town of Panama City: history, architecture, highlights and practical tips for your visit.
Vaccinations for Panama
Which vaccinations Panama travellers really need, what the yellow fever rule is all about and what belongs in your travel first-aid kit.
Panama or Costa Rica?
The big round-trip comparison: nature, prices, safety and highlights. Find out which country suits your trip better, or whether to combine both.
Travelling Panama with Children
Why Panama is the ideal beginner country for Latin America, which regions suit families and how to plan your family holiday safely and stress-free.
Panama Holiday 2026
Sunshine in winter and the best time to visit in January. Ideas for New Year trips, short breaks and long stays, plus tips for your planning.
Traveling to Panama – Tips for Independent Travelers
Practical tips on bus connections, hostels, staying safe on the road and what to pack, so your trip to Panama stays flexible, safe and affordable.
Best Time to Visit Panama
Climate, weather, dry and rainy seasons, plus the regional differences between the Pacific, Caribbean and highlands. Find out when a trip to Panama is most worthwhile for you.