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Capital City: Panama

Currency: US Dollar, Panamanian balboa

Official languages: Spanish

Neighbouring countries: Costa Rica, Colombia

Interesting places to visit include: Panama Canal, Gatun Lake, Ancon Hill, Biomuseo, Avenida Balboa

Time Zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST -5)

Largest City: Panama City

How to travel from San Jose, Costa Rica to Panama City, Panama

Panama City is yet another worthwhile destination where you can travel from San Jose, Costa Rica. Different means of transportation make going to Panama City from San Jose easy. San Jose’s strategic location gives it access to nearby countries such as Nicaragua and Panama. Good thing these countries are efficiently connected by bus routes, shuttle …

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Sailing through the San Blas Islands in Panama

Traveling the “Gringo Trail” through Central and South America by land is an amazing adventure. However, when crossing from Panama to Colombia, the Pan-American Highway is split by the Darien Gap, a dense (and dangerous) jungle.  For those who’d rather not take their chances hiking through a jungle full of drug smugglers, hungry animals, poisonous …

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Things to do for Free in Panama City, Panama

Walk along the waterside promenade, watch people dancing and get to know local inhabitants. Often it is the small things that make your day special. 1. Walk along the waterside promenade  The waterside promenade in Panama City is a lively place and connects downtown with the old city of Panama. It is predestinated for walks …

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Border crossing from Costa Rica to Panama

I already did many border crossings, but this one was by far the worst one—border crossing from Costa Rica to Panama. Long waiting time, flight ticket to country of residence, 500 USD in cash, or proof that you have enough money in your bank account as well as a $7 tax document required. It is Thursday night, …

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