Panama is an "S" shaped country located at the end of Central America, in between Costa Rica and Colombia. It is a tiny isthmus connecting the two great continents of North America and South America. Panama is about the size of the state of South Carolina—only 772 miles long and 37miles wide at its narrowest point. This means you can visit both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans in the same day, and if you hike up Volcán Baru, Panama's highest point, you can view both the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans at the same time (one of only 3 places in the world where this is possible).

Panama has golf courses along the country, 10 of them are in a 2 hour distance from the first location point in Panama City to the last one in Farallon area in Coclé. All have an excellent quality and designs, with plenty of complementary activities as: Panama Canal, scuba diving, shopping, beaches, aquatic sports, night clubs, casinos, excellent restaurants, etc. Here is the list of the golf courses/ resorts: · Santa Maria Golf and Country Club (18 holes) · Club de Golf de Panama (18 holes) · Summit Rainforest and Golf Resort (18 holes) · Tucan Country Club and Resort (18 holes) · Coronado Luxury Club and Suites (18 holes) · Vista Mar Golf Beach and Marina (18 holes) · Casamar Panamá (9 holes) · Bijao Golf Club (9 holes) · Mantarraya Golf Club by Royal Decameron (18 holes) · Buenaventura Golf Club (18 holes) · Club de Golf de Chitré (9 holes) · Lucero Golf and Country Club (18 holes) · Quebrada Grande at Valle Escondido Resort (9 holes)

Panama hosts major golf events as Panama Championship, which is part of the Korn Ferry tour; the Latin America Amateur Championship, is going to be hosted for second time in Panama in January 2024. · The most accessible exotic nature in the world - the "hyper-diverse" Panama Canal Rainforest is 30 minutes from Panama City. · Beautiful beaches along 1000 miles on coast on both oceans and on fifteen hundred islands with hardly a soul in sight. · Seven living indigenous cultures with their own way of life and traditions. · Forty-eight fascinating historical monuments. · 954 bird species in vast National Parks · A fun, sophisticated and safe capital city. · An exciting night life with casinos, discotheques, and excellent restaurants. · Finally, and the most crucial point is that Panama is developing golf market and offers many benefits as: incentives from the tourism board for groups, excellent net rates, complimentary activities, lodging and meeting facilities.

Yes. In fact, Panama is the safest country for tourists and businessmen in the region and one of the safest countries in Latin America. Purse snatching and pick-pocketing common in other places are uncommon. That said, like anywhere some caution is needed. Don't wander around in poor areas, especially at night. In Panama City, take only authorized taxis which are painted yellow with a number on it, a taxi officially connected to your hotel or use Uber. If there's two people in the front seat of the taxi, don't take it. Use common sense-don't carry large sums of money or flash expensive watches.

Panama has two climates-the lowlands including Panama City which are tropical and humid and the highlands which have spring-like temperatures year-round. In the lowlands, temperatures during the day range between 80 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit (25-30 degrees Celsius). It cools off in the evenings which are invariably pleasant. In the highlands the day range is between 45°F and 85°F. There are two seasons - the "dry" season and the "green" season. The dry season is from mid-December until May and green season from May until December. "Dry" means it rarely rains and the green season typically means a refreshing tropical shower late each afternoon. It rarely rains all day, which means that rain is no obstacle to tourism activities. The exception to this rule is Bocas del Toro and Boquete. In Bocas, it can rain all day from time to time. In Boquete September and October are the rainiest months, so not the best time to visit.

No worries! English is commonly spoken as a second language in Panama, with many Panamanians having a good command of it. This is particularly true for those involved in the tourism industry, as they often speak English fluently. Given that Panama serves as a global hub for business, English proficiency is essential in this international context.

Citizens of most countries including the USA, Canada, the European Union, and most Latin American and Caribbean countries don't need a visa. All that's required is a valid passport to stay up to 180 days. For all other countries consult your embassy or a Panamanian consulate about visa requirements

Panama is a 3 hour flight from Miami. There are direct flights to Panama to major US cities and Toronto, Canada. DIRECT FLIGHTS FROM EUROPE: Iberia and Air Europa from Madrid, KLM from Amsterdam, Air France from Paris and Turkish Airlines from Istanbul. DIRECT FLIGHTS FROM/TO US AND CANADA: COPA Airlines offers direct from many destinies, including Toronto, Canada and US major cities as Miami, Orlando, LA, New York, Boston, Las Vegas, San Francisco, Washington D.C. Air Canada also offers direct flights from Toronto, Delta Airlines from Atlanta, American from Miami and United from Houston and Newark. DIRECT FLIGHTS FROM/TO LATIN AMERICA: Panama is the most connected country in region with flights to almost every major city in Latin American and the Caribbean. Times to/from Panama: Amsterdam (11 hours) Madrid (9.5 hours) Istanbul (17 hours) Paris (10 hours) Los Angeles (7 hours) Houston (4 hours) Miami (3 hours) Newark (5 hours) Orlando (3 hours) Atlanta (4 hours) New York (5.5 hours) Washington D.C. (5 hours) Chicago (5 hours) Toronto, Canada (5.5 hours) You can drive to Panama from the United States on the Pan-American Highway. It's safe but it would be best to speak some Spanish

The US dollar is the currency. Yes - that's right-no currency exchange hassles! The US dollar is one of Panama's great conveniences.

Tocumen International Airport is 15 minutes by beltway from downtown Panama City. You can find Uber and tourism taxis are available where you exit with your luggage. The fare in Uber is around $20.00, while the tourism taxi is around $40 for private van or taxi, and $15 for a shared taxi. No bus service from the airport is available. We offer a luxury bus transport service for a fare of $40.00 for up to 2 people and $25.00 for extra pax (max capacity is 8). Contact us for reservations.

Panama is an inexpensive destination as an "affordable exotic destination" for exotic, unique and off-the-beaten-path kind of experiences without hordes of people with priceless pristine nature. That said, Panama is not the place for "bargain basement" mass beach vacation offerings like Cancun.

Panama has the best sanitary conditions in Latin America. It’s the only country where you Can drink the tap water. With a few exceptions like Bocas del Toro.

Panama's domestic airport is in Albrook about 15 minutes from downtown Panama City and 45 minutes from Panama's Tocumen International Airport. COPA now has an afternoon flight from Tocumen Airport to Boquete. The most popular destinations are Bocas del Toro and David, the gateway to Boquete. Round trip fares are around $250.00.

- Panama City-Pacific Coast Beaches: 1 ½ -2 hours by bus or car. - Panama City-Gamboa Rainforest Resort or Canopy Tower: 45 minutes by car. - Panama City-Panama Canal Miraflores Lock and Visitor Center: 20 minutes by car. - Panama City-Contadora Island: 15 minutes by plane. - Panama City-San Blas Islands: 30 minutes by plane. - Panama City-Isla Grande: 2 hours by car, longer by bus. - Panama City-Bocas del Toro: 1 hour by plane. - Panama City-Boquete: 1 hour flight to David, then a 45 minute drive by car. - Panama City-Anton Valley (El Valle): 2 hours by bus or car. - Panama City-Pedasí: 4.5 hours by car, 6 hours by bus.

The voltage is the same as the United States and Canada: 110V

As a by-product of its long association with the United States, many Panamanian doctors are U. S. trained and the standards of the top hospitals compare favorably to US standards. Punta Pacifica, Pacific Center, Paitilla, San Fernando and National Hospital are all excellent hospitals with mostly bi-lingual doctors. The least expensive is Hospital Nacional in Panama City (Tel: +507-204-8100) which has a special department for tourists with a multilingual staff. They accept most insurance policies.

There are no required vaccines or shots. You're unlikely to see a mosquito your whole trip. Panama may be a tropical country but mosquito control is effective. Exceptions would be if you are in the rainforest after dusk or hiking or overnight in the jungle, in which case insect repellant is advised.

We don't recommend driving in Panama City traffic. It's chaotic and confusing. Best to take an Uber or hire a personal driver. FYI Panama City has huge traffic jams in the morning and evening rush hours. Outside Panama City, renting a car makes sense. Panama has one of the best road infrastructures in Latin America. The Panamerican Highway, the main highway across Panama is in excellent condition - 75% of it is a modern new four lane highway. Feeder roads off this main highway to the various top destinations are also excellent. American style gas stations and fast food restaurants are all along the way. As with driving in any unfamiliar country, we strongly recommend you plan to drive only during the day.

10% is normal. Some tips are included in the bill, so check. You don't have to tip taxi drivers-but it would be much appreciated. Be generous- that extra dollar or two means a lot to a Panamanian family.

Panama is on EST from October to April and CST from April to October when daylight savings goes into effect in the States.

For the tropical climate, light-colored, loose-fitting cotton clothes are the most comfortable. Panama is near the equator the sun is strong- you will need good sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat. Do plan on being dressed neatly. Panamanians don't appreciate grunge and will treat you better if your dressed neatly. Panamanians themselves, especially the women of Panama City are beautifully groomed. Panama City is a dress-up city, but as a tourist casual dress is fine. The highlands can be cool in the evenings, so a warm sweater or light jacket is necessary. If you plan to hike, bring long pants, boots, a hat, and insect repellant.

Panama is not typical at all. Don't expect to see mainly the typical mestizo (descendants of a combination of Spanish and Indian) population like in the rest of Latin America. There's saying that Panama was "born globalized." The population of 3.7 million people has diverse origins: Spanish descendants, blacks (brought in from the Caribbean to build the Canal), indigenous cultures, and important immigrant populations from North America, Europe, China, India and Middle East. Of special note and a major tourism attraction are the are seven living Indian cultures: Kunas in the San Blas Islands on the Caribbean, Embera and Wounaan in the province of Darien, Ngobe Bugle in the provinces of Chiriqui, Bocas del Toro, Veraguas and Teribes, and the Bokotas in Bocas del Toro province.

Panama is fast becoming the business hub of the Americas. It has Latin America's second freest market economy, a first-world communications and road infrastructure, the dollar as its currency, a major international banking center, the largest Free Zone in the Americas and an unmatched geographic position with multiple logistic transportation centers. Its international airport has direct flights to 120 international cities. There are laws granting major tax and hiring incentives for corporate headquarters. There's a special economic zone where a new city is being built- Panama Pacifico, with tax incentives for businesses and fast track government permits. Caterpillar, Dell and 3M and dozens of others are already there. Panama City in one of Latin Americas safest and most sophisticated capitals with a variety of neighborhoods attractive to foreigners