Public Transport

Panama City, Central America

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Public Transport

Metrobus: The Metrobus network is a reliable and affordable way to travel within Panama City. To take the Metrobus you must acquire the corresponding card, sold at grocery stores and pharmacies. Buses stop approximately every 15 minutes and bus stops are identified by an orange Metro Bus sign. Remember to swipe your Metrobus Card when entering and to push the red button in order to ask the driver to stop. Phone : +507 800 9393 Email : www.mibus.com.pa Metro: Panama has a new and reliable metro system, inaugurated in 2014. At present, there's only one line but a second is on its way. Metro cards are sold at the metro stations. The Metro operates seven days a week and 365 days a year: Monday-Friday 05:00h-23:00h, Saturday 05:00h-22:00h, Sunday and holidays 07:00h-22:00h. Relevant line stations for tourists are Albrook, Iglesia del Carmen and Via Argentina. Phone : +507 5047200 Email : www.elmetrodepanama.com

Tourist Information

Best Time to Visit

Best Time to Visit

Panama is a country of two seasons only: summer (or dry season) and winter (or wet season). The summer period runs between January and April and it’s normally considered the best time to visit Panama City. However, due to the constantly high temperatures (around 30°C) some may find comfort in the refreshing rainfalls of …

Passport / Visa

Passport / Visa

Citizens of the majority of European and American (North & South) countries, as well as a number of countries in Asia & Africa, do not require a visa to enter Panama for up to three months, provided they hold a passport valid for at least 3 months from the date of entry. When entering Panama …

Airport

Tocumen International Airport (IATA code: PTY) is located 24 km from downtown Panama City, approximately 20 minute by car. Official taxi services are readily available just outside the terminal on the ground floor. These taxis are the only taxi service authorised to pick up passengers at the airport. Should you decide to share the ride, …

Taxi

In Panama, all licensed taxis should be yellow and their licence number should be visible on both side doors. Taxis in Panama City are quite cheap, but there are some things to should be aware of: - taxis are not metered , fares are set by the authorities and change based on the area you …

Telephone

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Electricity

110 volts, 60 Hz Standard two pin …

Post

Three of the biggest post offices in Panama City are listed below, but you can find more of them on the official website of the country's postal service. Estafeta de Paitilla: +507 512 6257 Av Italia, Panama City Mon-Fri 08h–15h; Sat 08–13h Estafeta de Balboa Ancón: +507 512 6244 /6246 Steven's Circle, El Prado, Panama City Mon-Fri 07h–16:30h; Sat 07h–12h Estafeta …

Pharmacy

FarmaValue Multicentro: +507 215 0381 Mon-Tue, Sun 09h-20:30; Fri 08:30-16:30h Supermercado Deli K Market, Multicentro, Panama City FarmaValue - Costa del Este: +507 271 0738 Everyday 08h-21h Vía Cincuentenario, Panama City Pharmacy Revilla - Parque Urraca: +507 207 1835 Mon-Sat 06:30h-21:30h; Sun 11h-19h Avenida Federico Boyd y Avenida Balboa, Bella Vista, Panama City Pharmacy Revilla - 12 De Octubre: +507 207 1800 Mon-Sat 07h–22:30h; …

Public Transport

Public Transport

Metrobus: The Metrobus network is a reliable and affordable way to travel within Panama City. To take the Metrobus you must acquire the corresponding card, sold at grocery stores and pharmacies. Buses stop approximately every 15 minutes and bus stops are identified by an orange Metro Bus sign. Remember to swipe your Metrobus Card …