DestinationsPanama
Frequently Asked Questions
The duration of a direct flight from Montreal to Panama is approximately 6 hours.
In 2019, Panama's population was estimated to be over 4,246,000.
Panama is a fairly secure Central American country; however, as in all destinations, you must be careful when traveling, some regions could be more at risk of crime than others. Always consult the Canadian government site before embarking on a trip, regardless of the destination, to check for regular updates. https://voyage.gc.ca/destinations/panama
Panama is a destination of varied interests; its culture, its gastronomy, its parks, its canal, its nature, its beaches, its sports and nautical activities, its different regions to discover, its adventure tourism, its all-inclusive hotels, its restaurants and bars in the evening. A destination that leaves no one indifferent!
Although the destination can be visited year-round, the best time to go is from mid-December until April; it is the dry season, less humidity, less very high heat.
The official language of the country is Spanish, but a large population speaks English well.
In Panama, the monetary currency used is the balboa (PAB) at par with the US $. American money is also accepted.
Spanish is the official language of the country, but English is spoken by the majority of the population.
Panama City, without a shadow of a doubt, the most cosmopolitan city in all of Central America, for the famous canal, of course, but also for its historic district, Casco Antiguo; Bocas del Toro is a beautiful area of paradisiacal beaches and a surfer's paradise; the San Blas Islands for diving enthusiasts, but also to meet the Kuna people and their culture; Boquete, for its coffee and flower plantations; Portobelo, for the visit of the national park. Here are some of the beautiful cities in Panama to visit.
The balboa is the country's official currency, but at par the US dollar is accepted almost everywhere.
Among the animals you will encounter in Panama, you will see monkeys, coatis, iguanas, lizards, toads, small poisonous frogs, snakes, turtles, and crocodiles; without forgetting different species of birds, Hummingbirds, Toucans, Quetzals and parrots; and more discreetly, traces of anteaters, tapirs, and big cats like jaguars, pumas and ocelots.
Panama is a country with many facets, while the modern of the capital meets the colonial culture of the old historic districts, that the paradisiac beaches of Bocas del Toro and the San Blas Islands rub shoulders with volcanoes, mountains and natural biodiversity for a adventure tourism; the MilaFlores locks for the unmissable Panama Canal, a marvel of engineering! Panama is sure to please you, especially since you will find all-inclusive stays there.
It is especially on the Pacific coast that certain species of sharks can be seen during diving trips, such as hammerhead sharks, tiger sharks and silky sharks.
The cost of living in Panama is lower than in Quebec and in Europe, considering that you will find all the amenities and services of a large capital. The local labor, food, catering, real estate, etc., having reasonable prices make the cost of living relatively low compared to the big metropolises of the world.
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