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Panama

Republic of Panama

CapitalPanama City
RegionCentral America
CurrencyPAB, USD
Official languagesSpanish
Access to the seaYes
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Panama City

Portobelo

Portobelo Bay

Urban panorama of Panama City beside the water
Panama · City or town

Panama City

Panama City is the capital of the Republic of Panama and a useful reference point for planning an urban stay. The available information identifies the city but does not detail services, connections or specific visiting conditions.

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Stone walls of San Jerónimo Fort beside Portobelo Bay.
Panama · City or town

Portobelo

Portobelo is a Caribbean town shaped by port history and fortifications, where Afro-descendant memory and Congo culture inform a thoughtful visit.

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Stone walls of San Jerónimo Fort beside Portobelo Bay.
Panama · Region or area

Portobelo Bay

Portobelo Bay frames a history of defenses and trade; low-lying areas may be affected by heavy rain and flooding.

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Panama

Guides to this destination

Practical guides

Panama at a glance: capital, Spanish and currencies

A quick introduction to Panama’s place in Central America, with its capital, language and currencies to know before planning your trip.

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Stone walls of San Jerónimo Fort beside Portobelo Bay. Culture

Portobelo brings together fortresses, Afro-descendant memory and Congo culture

A day —or better still, a night— to connect the forts around the bay, the Royal Customs House and the cultural practices that give Portobelo its contemporary presence.

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Urban panorama of Panama City beside the water Practical guides

Panama basics for planning with Panama City, Spanish and the balboa

A brief, verifiable foundation covering Panama’s regional position, its capital, Spanish and the currencies worth recognising before finalising an itinerary.

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