Panama travel tips

Is Panama safe?

1 guide, each rated 1 to 5 with the reason — and two lists per place, where you are comfortable and where to pay attention. Nowhere is called dangerous; the specific thing is what helps.

3.0 average across 1 guide · Reasonably safe

Panama City Reasonably safe

Casco Viejo, Marbella and Costa del Este are comfortable. El Chorrillo and Curundu are not and border the old town directly, so pay attention to which street you turn down. Use Uber rather than hailing taxis.

Comfortable: Casco Viejo · Punta Pacífica · El Cangrejo · Amador Causeway

  • El Chorrillo — and Curundú, which border Casco Viejo
  • Casco Viejo — its outer edges at night — the transition is one street

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The guides in Panama