Tourist InformationGuide was updated: September 15, 2024

Traveling by Airplane

Air Panama is the domestic airline traveling daily from Panama City to Bocas del Toro, Isla Contadora, Isla San Jose and San Blas (Guna Yala).

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Traveling by Sea

Ferry services travel daily to Isla Taboga and the most popular islands in the Pearl Islands archipelago. For more information about ferries, go to the transportation section of your island of choice.

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Cash or credit card?

Most of the islands do not have banks or ATMs so it is important to bring enough cash for your trip. There are just a few hotels and restaurants that do accept credit cards so it is important that you are prepared for cash transactions.

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Drinking water

Do not drink tap water. Remember to bring bottled water when touring the islands.

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Safety

Panama is considered a safe country in which to travel, however we advise to exercise caution as you would in any foreign land. Avoid flashing money or jewelry. Avoid going alone into the jungle and any unknown territory.

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