Panama
country · Panama
Overview
Panama is a country in North America, with its capital at Panama City.
Key facts
| Country | Panama |
|---|---|
| Currency | PAB |
About the country
Panama is a country in North America.
The capital city is Panama City.
Practical information
The currency is the PAB (Balboa).
The main language spoken is Spanish.
Traffic drives on the right.
Getting there
Most international visitors arrive in Panama by air; use the Find flights link to search live fares to its main gateways.
Cities in Panama
Among the places worth a look in Panama are Colón, David, Panama City, Arraiján, La Chorrera, Santiago de Veraguas, Chilibre, San Miguelito, Alcalde Díaz and Las Cumbres — each has its own guide and sits on the globe for trip-planning.
Exploring the country
A trip to Panama usually combines a gateway city with a run into the surrounding region; start on the globe to see how the pieces link up by air, road, rail or sea.
Regions & places
Where to stay in Panama
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Getting around Panama
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On the map
Sources & method
- GeoNames country — currency, languages, capital · retrieved 2026-08-12T15:10:01+00:00
Data compiled 2026-09-18 · editorial checks: passed. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.