Panama City Travel Guide
Scenic spot introduction:
Panama City is the capital of Panama and the political, administrative and cultural center of Panama. Panama City is located at the entrance of the Pacific end of the Panama Canal. It has a population of over 800,000 people, and the metropolitan area has a population of 1.2 million people. It is very prosperous. Panama City is close to the Panama Bay and backed by the Ancon Valley. The Panama Canal flows slowly through the edge of the city. It is a picturesque seaside city with mountains and sea views.Attractions distribution:
Panama Points Ancient City , Old Town and New Town three parts.Scenic spot features:
Photography, sightseeing, leisure, vacation, ethnic tourism, cultural tourism, historical tourism, cities, monuments, architectureTransportation
Scenic spot location:
America > Panama > Panama City
How to get there:
Airplane: Panama is one of the largest air transport centers in Latin America, with more than 240 airports and aprons of various sizes across the country. Among them, Omar Torrijos Airport is the largest, with more than 100 take-offs and landings every day and more than 1.5 million passengers per year.
Ship: The Panama Canal is a "bridge" connecting the Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean. Every year, 14,000 ships from about 60 countries and regions around the world pass through the canal, carrying 5% of the world's trade cargo volume.
Train: Panama has three railways with a total length of 742 kilometers, one of which is state-owned and the other two are operated by the United States; in addition, there are 8,612 kilometers of roads, of which about 3,000 kilometers are all-weather roads.
Taxi: The fare (small taxis, called "Chicos") is $14 per 30 minutes. They are available on call in the city, and are charged by the number of people in each district. There is no mileage meter, so you must negotiate the price with the driver before getting on the car. The taxis waiting at the hotel are larger and charge higher fees, generally starting at $3. The car is in better condition and is mainly for tourists.
Public transportation: The bus fare is $0.15 and runs on major roads.
Car rental: The rental fee is reasonable, $20 a day, and fuel is paid by yourself. You must be over 23 years old to rent a car.
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Travel Tips
travelling guideline:
Food: Panamanians mainly eat rice and corn. The food they make is full of flavors. The most famous one is rice, meat and red beans. Panamanians like a kind of food called sancocho very much, and the locals often use it to entertain guests. In addition, Panamanians like sweets and are used to eating dessert after meals. Western food mainly consists of beef or fish and shrimp. Panamanian chicken soup is a common food.
Best time to visit:
Panama City has a tropical marine climate, which can be divided into two seasons throughout the year: dry and rainy. The dry season is from December to April of the following year, with temperatures ranging from 21 to 31 degrees Celsius and relatively little rainfall, making it the best time to travel.
Shopping recommendations:
Panama is known as the "Butterfly Kingdom". It is said that there were groups of butterflies in the Gatun Lake in the central part of the country a long time ago. They are brightly colored and beautiful. When you travel here, you can bring a few gorgeous butterfly specimens home. In addition, local specialty products include indigenous embroidery, decorations, specialty fruits, handicrafts, etc.
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