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Travel to Panama

Travel to Panama 🇵🇦

Panama is an amazing destination for motorcyclists, where tropical roads link the Pacific Ocean to the Caribbean, passing through mountains, jungles and the iconic Panama City.

Capital: Panama City

Official Language: Spanish

Emergency Number: 911

Currency: Balboa (PAB) and US Dollar (USD)

Card payments are widely accepted .

Freeway: 100-120 km/h

Road: 80-100 km/h

Localities: 40-60 km/h

Panama is famous for the Panama Cana, which connects the Atlantic to the Pacific. It is an important financial center and is also known for its islands and tropical jungles.

Climate

Tropical humid, with a dry season (December to April) and a rainy season (May to November).

Languages

Spanish is official. English is common for business and tourism.

Driving

Drive on the right. Some highways, such as the Panamericana, are gated. Payment in booths.

Camping

Wild camping is allowed in rural areas and isolated beaches, but there are organized campsites.

Biker Zones

The Pan-American Highway is the main route and is widely used by motorcyclists traveling across the continent.

Special Zones

Panama City has pedestrian zones in the historic center (Casco Viejo) and heavy traffic in the financial center.

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