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From staying safe and avoiding scams to local etiquette and how to stay on budget, here are 16 top tips you need before visiting Panama City.
Exercise increased caution in Panama due to crime and potential for civil unrest. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire travel advisory. Do not travel to: Parts of the Mosquito Gulf due to crime. Parts of the Darién Region due to crime.
Even though an experienced tourist would say that Panama City is not a dangerous place, there is a need to be careful in some parts of Panama, certainly in the evening. Tourists should stay out of Santa Ana, Curundu and San Miguel, watch their belongings and use licensed taxis to avoid over-charging and problems with some drivers.
Panama is the safest country in Central America and an important trade zone due to its namesake canal. Here’s what to know to stay safe.
Panama is generally safe, but you should take precaution on the streets of major cities, and after dark. Be wary of pickpockets and bear in mind that mugging and violent crime are also part of this country's street life. TRANSPORT & TAXIS RISK: MEDIUM.
Panama City is also considered to be one of the safest cities in the country, with crime levels that are low to moderate. However, the El Chorrillo and Curundú neighborhoods should be avoided. If visitors plan on visiting Casco Viejo, they are advised to take a taxi, as opposed to walking, as El Chorrillo surrounds it. Boquete, Panama.
It is safe to travel to Panama City now, but you should take some precautions. Some areas of the city have very high crime rates and should be avoided. There is also a risk of demonstrations in the city.