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Panama Facts

In search of people in the world of travel destinations, more people are enjoying Panama tourism than ever. The country is a very easy trip, especially for the United States and Canada and has an amazing amount to offer to the most seasoned tourist. Panama can tourism lead to the mountains, the beach, a forest or even the past. Because long-term affiliation with the U.S., many things about Panama are familiar to Americans, but tourism is the beauty of Panama, that no matter where you come from, you can find something interesting and new.

Government of Panama

• Government: Elected Democracy
• Current head of state: President Ricardo Martinelli
• Currency: United States dollar (called Balboa) no national paper currency is printed, but no coins of the same size and names as American coins.
• Sales Tax: VAT is 5% (10% for imports)

Panama Geography

• Area: 75,990 km sq.
• Population: 3.36 million 2009 est.
• Capital: Panama City

Panama's infrastructure

• Time Zone: GMT-5
• Telegram: Available at hotels and post offices in major cities.
• Newspapers: La Prensa, El Siglo and El Panama America is one of the major newspapers.
• Mail: Mail to North America has about a week. hours after office is open Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 pm, Saturday 8:00 am - 1:00 pm. For emergency services, FedEx and DHL are available in most areas. Mail forwarding services are available in places like Miami, FL for approx. $ 25 per month. These services provide an email address and send periodically on the basis of a weighty charge.
• Police: If you are a victim of a crime, report it immediately to local police, especially if they are to make an insurance claim. The tourist police, or police car, are better prepared to deal with foreign and more likely to speak English. Are usually white armbands and ride bicycles.
• Electricity: 120 volts AC, 60Hz
• Emergency Numbers: Police 104, Fire 103, 269 Tourist Police 8011), 911 is for medical emergencies only!

Panama Demographics

• Language: Spanish (official), English 14%; is the second official language
• Religion: Catholic 85%, 15% Protestant

Panama Communications

• Cell Phone: agreements exist but most people buy their minutes in a phone card
• Fax: Available at post offices and most hotels
• Directory Assistance: Dial 102
• National Dialing Code: 507
• Telephone: IDD is available. international calling cards are available and used widely. Many internet cafes also offer VoIP calls as well.

Several facts

• Siesta Time: No midday nap or rest in the city. In some inland areas in the sense and the habit remains.
• Internet: Internet cafes are common and cheap. (Usually less than $ 1 per hour) Some restaurants and cafes now offer wireless hot spots.
• Pets: Ask your veterinarian to develop an international standard Health Certificate and no more than 10 days before the trip to Panama. The certificate must include the name of pet, breed, owner's name and current country of residence. Should indicate that the animal is healthy and free of parasites. It should also contain a list of vaccines, including the type, manufacturer and lot number.
• Tipping: 10 to 15 percent is common in hotels and restaurants. Taxi drivers do not expect tips, but the rate should be organized before the trip.
• Smoking: Panama is now a city non-smoking. You can smoke outside if no one is near your home and no one else is present.

Panama Travel

With the continued growth of Panama's Tocumen International Airport, Panama tourism has become an easy affair. With direct flights from both in Miami, Florida and Houston, TX, Panama is a little over two hours away from the U.S.. Other countries, including several in Europe, offers direct flights to Panama, well, the connection of Tourism of Panama with the rest of the world. The U.S. government is very supportive about the trip to Panama, listing only a small part of the border with Colombia as dangerous for travel.

When arriving at Panama City (almost all international flights to Panama come to the city of Panama), the first thing it will do is purchase a tourist card. This paper gives $ 5 permit to travel the country for up to 90 days. Once you exit the airport, is a variety of travel options for use: urban buses, intercontinental bus, taxis, rental cars, planes and boats.

1. City buses - the buses painted bright city of Panama is close to the tourist attractions themselves. This is the way cheaper transport and an interesting cultural experience. They are called Red Devils, the Red Devils. Hope you are rich and strong.
2. Intercity Coach - The country has a well developed bus system, Greyhound-like system in the U.S.. For $ 30 you can travel from Panama City to San Jose Costa Rica. If they show that you are over 55 (with a handle () will go for $ 24. This is a great way to see the geographical beauty of Panama. In addition, buses are typical forms of transport to remote areas such as Boquete.
3. Taxis - These distant relatives of U.S. taxi system are now all yellow and beep their horns to alert passengers may be available. Taxis are very reasonably priced and can even be rented by the hour or for trips to destinations specific.
4. Rental cars - Many of the same companies that the U.S. service in Panama. Prices may hire be reasonable over the Internet, but very high in office. The driving style in the country Panama suggests that tourists should be careful when renting cars, and consider seriously consider buying insurance.
5. 5. Aircraft - The country has a good regional service for tourism in Panama. Fees are reasonable and the service connects major destinations within the country and David, Bocas del Toro, the Pearl Islands and Colon.
6. 6 -. Boats Along the coast, there is some use of boats for tourism in Panama, but this is not widespread. The ships also not recommended for tourists traveling from Panama to cause safety problems on the border with Colombia, a plane ride is only feasible between the two countries.

Panama Attractions

Panama is a country full of activities. From Panama City to the ruins of the ancient city, the jungle the Panama Canal is an interesting visit. Across the country, Carnival (which took place near the end of February), many fairs, concerts and traditional events dot the country. The country is a fan of the baseball league and the Panamanians as Mariano Rivera, who played in the majors. Football and basketball games are always available to be enjoyed and activities such as swimming, surfing and fishing tourism in Panama add appeal to the athlete. If you are an avid Fisher actually have a letter to the "Tuna Coast", Pacific of Panama, where they have been a number of world records in fishing.

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