Panama Facts
Looking people in the world of travel destinations, more people benefit from tourism in Panama than ever. The country is a great trip easy, especially for people in the United States and Canada and has an impressive amount to offer tourists, even the most experienced. Panama Tourism can lead to the mountains, the beach, a forest or even in the past. Because of its long-term affiliation with the United States, many things about Panama are familiar to Americans, but the beauty of tourism in Panama is that no matter where you come from, you can find something interesting and new.
Panama Government
- Government: Democracy elected
- current Head of State: President Ricardo Martinelli
- Currency: U.S. dollar (Known as Balboa) National paper money printing, but there are coins of the same size that U.S. coins and denominations.
- Sales Tax: The VAT is 5% (10% for imports)
Panama Geography
- Area: 75,990 km ²
- Population: 2009 is 3.36 million.
- Capital: Panama City
Panama Infrastructure
- Time Zone: GMT-5
- Telegram post offices available in hotels and cities.
- News: La Prensa, El Siglo and El Panama America are among the largest newspapers.
- Mail: Mail in North America takes about a week. Post hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 pm, Saturday 08 am-01: 00 pm. For services, FedEx and DHL are available in most areas. sending mail services are available from places like Miami, FL for approx. $ 25 per month. These services provide an email address and regularly forward on the basis of a weight load.
- Police: If you are a victim of a crime, report it immediately to the police local, especially if you go for an insurance claim. Police in tourism or tourism police are better prepared to deal with strangers and more likely to speak English. Typically wear a white armband and ride bicycles.
- Electricity: 120 volts AC, 60Hz
- Emergency Numbers: Police 104 Fire Brigade 103 Tourist Police 269 8011), 911 for medical emergencies only!
Panama Demographics
- Language: Spanish (official), English 14%, and is the second official language
- Religion: Catholic 85%, 15% Protestant
Panama Communications
- Mobile: Roaming agreements exist, but most people buy their minutes in a phone card
- Fax: Available Submit largest office and hotel
- Directory Assistance: Dial 102
- Code: 507
- Telephone: IDD is available. Cards cards are available and widely used. many internet cafes also offer VoIP calls as well.
Random Facts
- Naptime: No nap or lunch in the city. In some areas of the interior in one direction and is still the custom.
- Internet cafes are common and cheap. (Usually less than $ 1 per hour) Some restaurants and cafes are now offering wireless hotspots.
- Pets Company: Ask your veterinarian to develop an international health standard certificate not more than 10 days before traveling to Panama. The certificate must indicate the animal's name, breed, owner's name and country of residence. It is noted that the animal is healthy and free of parasites. It also contains a list vaccines, including type, manufacturer and lot number.
- Tipping: 10 to 15 percent is common in hotels and restaurants. Taxi drivers do not expect tips, but rates should be maintained before the trip.
- Smoking: Panama City is now a non smoker. You can smoke outside if no is close and in your home is another is present.
Panama Travel
With the continued growth Tocumen International Airport Panama City, Panama, tourism has become a bed of roses. With two direct flights from Miami, Florida and Houston, TX, Panama is a bit more than two hours drive United States. Other countries, including several of Europe offers direct flights to Panama, in Panama and tourism links with the rest of the world. The U.S. government is very positive about travel in Panama, announced that a small part of the border with Colombia as unsafe for travel.
When you arrive in Panama City (almost all international flights arriving in Panama in Panama City), the first thing you do is purchase a tourist card. This article is $ 5 for permission to travel within the country for a maximum of 90 days. Once you exit the airport, there are a variety of travel options to use: buses, Intercontinental bus, taxis, rental cars, planes and boats.
- City buses - a bus painted bright Panama are close to the attractions themselves. This is the cheapest transportation and an interesting cultural experience as well. They are called Red Devils the Red Devils. We hope to be crowded and noisy.
- Intercity Bus – The country has a well developed system similar to the Greyhound bus in the United States. For $ 30 you can travel from the city of Panama to San Jose Costa Rica. If you show them that you are over 55 (with a (ID) will go for $ 24. It is a good way to see the geographical beauty of Panama. In addition, buses are typical forms of transport in remote areas like Boquete.
- Taxi - Distant relatives taxi system of the United States are now all yellow and sound the horn to warn passengers to available. Taxis are very cheap and can even be rented by the hour or to travel to specific destinations.
- Cars – Great many of the same companies as the service of States U.S. and Panama. Prices for car hire via the Internet may be reasonable, but very high in office. The driving style in the country suggests that tourists Be careful when Panama Car Rental and seriously consider buying insurance.
- 5. Aircraft – The country has a good regional tourism in Panama. The costs are reasonable and the service connects major destinations in the country, like David, Bocas del Toro, Pearl Islands and Colon.
- 6. Boats - Along the coast is not the use boat for sightseeing in Panama, but this is not a large scale. Boats are also not recommended for tourists who travel from Panama to reasons of British border security, airline travel is feasible only between the two countries.
Panama Attractions
Panama is a country full of activities. From Panama City, with the ruins of the ancient city, the rain forest the Panama Canal are all an interesting visit. Nationally, the carnival (which took place in late February), shows, concerts and traditional events spread throughout the country. The country is a fan of the baseball league and the Panamanians and Mariano Rivera, who play in the major leagues. Football and basketball are still available to be enjoyed and activities such as swimming, surfing, fishing and tourism add to the appeal of Panama with sports. If you are an avid fisherman to have a letter on the real side "Tuna", Pacific of Panama, where many world records have been angling.
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