Basic information on Panama, including climate, travel requirements and which airlines travel there.
Capital: Panama City. There are 9 provinces (Bocas del Toro, Chiriqui, Cocle, Colon, Darien, Herrera, Los Santos, Panama, and Veraguas)and 1 territory (San Blas).
Population: 3,191,319 (as of July 2006)
Language: While the official language is Spanish, many Panamanians speak English as well.
Land Size: Slightly smaller than South Carolina
Climate: Dry season from January to May and wet season from May to January; hot, humid, cloudy and tropical
Natural Disasters: Forest fires and storms.
Travel Requirements:
- Passport required
- Visa/tourist card required (Visa can be issued at the embassy or one of the consulates and requires an application form and a photo. Allow 1 day for processing)
Airlines: Continental flies to Panama from Newark and Houston; COPA from Los Angeles; COPA and American from Miami; COPA from Orlando and Delta from Atlanta.
Vaccinations: There are no required vaccinations for travel to Panama but your doctor may recommend one for rural areas of Bocas del Toro, Darién, and San Blas.
