Panama Adventures

Panama offers tropical rainforest, Caribbean islands and remarkable biodiversity, with the best regions to explore including Panama City, El Valle de Antón, the Panama Canal, Bocas del Toro and the Darién region.

Panama City & the Canal Zone: Panama City blends a modern skyline with colonial history in Casco Viejo and provides access to the engineering marvel of the Panama Canal and surrounding rainforest parks.

El Valle de Antón: Set within the crater of an ancient volcano, El Valle offers superb opportunities for cycling, hiking and wildlife exploration among waterfalls, forest trails and mountain landscapes.

Panama Canal & Soberanía National Park: The rainforest surrounding the Panama Canal protects remarkable biodiversity where travellers hike forest trails and kayak along waterways rich in birdlife and wildlife.

Bocas del Toro: The Bocas del Toro archipelago combines coral reefs, mangroves and tropical islands ideal for kayaking, snorkelling and coastal exploration.

Darién Wilderness: The remote Darién region protects one of Central America’s largest rainforest wilderness areas rich in biodiversity and indigenous culture.

The best time to travel to Panama for hiking, trekking, kayaking and adventure touring is usually during the drier months of Dec–Apr when rainfall is lighter and conditions are more comfortable for exploring forests, coastlines and national parks.

Panama has a tropical climate with warm temperatures year round, typically ranging between 24°C and 32°C (75°F–90°F). Most regions experience a dry season and a wetter season which influence outdoor travel conditions.

During the wetter season tropical showers refresh the landscape and create lush green forests and flowing rivers. While humidity is higher, this time can still be rewarding for adventurous travellers seeking vibrant scenery and quieter trails.

Panama is -5 hours behind UTC/GMT

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Australian, British, Canadian, United States and New Zealand passport holders do not require a visa for entry into Panama for stays of up to 90 days.

Visa regulations change and you should be prepared for this. If you are stopping over or transiting other countries en-route to your destination, you should also check the visa requirements for that destination. It is your responsibility to obtain the necessary visas.

All other nationalities should check with your nearest embassy or consulate.