Destination guide
Travel guide: Panama
Julia Karam | July 31, 2018
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Whether you’re wondering what to pack, what foods to try, or anything else, our Panama travel guide has you covered.
The basics
Weather: Fall 72–86° F | Winter 72–88° F | Spring 75–90° F | Summer 73–88° FLanguage(s): SpanishCurrency: US Dollar $$Cash or card: Cash$5 will buy you: A meal from a food stand—they usually come with chicken, rice, beans, and a drink!$ to bring per day: $20
Packing
Packing list: Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, beach towel, bug spray, quick-drying clothes, light raincoat/poncho, waterproof shoes, bathing suit, activewear, sneakers/hiking shoesWe wish we packed: A rain poncho—not stylish, but more practical than a raincoat when it's so warm and the rain is heavyWe wish we left behind: A flimsy umbrella—unless your umbrella is sturdy, it won’t be any help in the downpours
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The Food
Average cost of lunch: $10–$15Tipping: 10% at restaurantsAtmosphere: Relaxed, but not slowYou HAVE to try: Ropa vieja, plantains, yuca frita, cevicheOther advice: A lot of the food is very Americanized, but it's definitely worth seeking out the local food!
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Everything else
Total spend on souvenirs: $30–$50Coolest thing you bought: A woven basket and a molaBest cheap/free thing to do: Check out the fish market!Best part: Taking hand-carved canoes on the river and meeting locals
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Julia Karam
Julia traveled with EF in 2015 and started in a content marketing co-op at EF Tours while in college. She has since studied abroad in Florence, Italy, traveled to 10+ countries, and now works as a Tour Consultant with EF Tours.
