Panama Travel Blog

Travel tips, experiences and insider knowledge on Panama trips, round trips and excursions. Let our travel reports inspire you.

Paying in Panama – Currency, Credit Card & Conversion

Anyone traveling to Panama soon wonders: which currency is used in Panama, and how do I best pay on the ground?

Traveling to Panama: Tips for Independent Travelers & Backpackers

Traveling to Panama is ideal if you want to be on the move independently: Caribbean islands, Pacific beaches, coffee mountains, jungle and a lively capital.

Panama Holiday 2026: How to Start the New Year Stress-Free

Had enough of grey skies, drizzle and winter coats? Then a Panama holiday in 2026 is just the thing to start the new year somewhere warm.

Casco Viejo: The Colonial Heart of Panama City

A walk through the centuries: between World Heritage, pirate tales and modern lifestyle. Vienna has its St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Rome its Colosseum – and Panama City its Casco Viejo.

Weather Facts: Panama’s Climate and How to Make It Work for You

From humidity to hours of sunshine – your personal guide to feeling good in the tropics.

Slow Travel: A Panama Trip for the Senses

Why slowing down is the key to genuine cultural immersion.

Family Trips to Panama – The Perfect Adventure for Young and Old

Costa Rica is old news. Anyone looking for a safe, exotic and incredibly diverse destination for their next long-haul holiday with children will find it in Panama.

Panama or Costa Rica? The Big Round-Trip Comparison

Panama or Costa Rica? Central America is a place of longing. But anyone who opens the map is often faced with an agonizing choice.