Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) will turn 50 in January 2024, and it's marking the milestone with a year-long celebration that will include special events, activities and surprises.
04.12.2023 - 00:29 / lonelyplanet.com
Panama spoils its visitors with cosmopolitan cities, incredible stretches of sand and wild countryside that is a gift to adventure tourism.
But this doesn’t mean it’s only for those with deep pockets – prices here are cheaper than traveling in Europe, Canada or the United States, but a little pricier than Guatemala, Honduras or El Salvador.
So is Panama expensive? Well, it's not the most expensive country in Central America – that prize goes to Costa Rica, closely followed by Belize – but thrifty travelers will need to plan carefully and sacrifice a few home comforts to keep costs down.
Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to save on food, lodgings, transport and excursions. The beaches are free, and there’s no shortage of outdoor activities in Panama’s extensive and affordable national parks. Here are our top tips for making your Panama adventure bueno, bonito y barato (good, nice and cheap).
The cheapest time to visit Panama is during the wet season which runs from May to November. Hotel rates can drop 10% to 30% compared to the high season (December to April) but you will have to contend with bursts of torrential rain.
Most downpours are quite brief, erupting in the afternoon and clearing an hour or two later, but there can be days of continuous rainfall. Certain activities, such as birdwatching and white-water rafting, are much better in the rainy season.
Bocas del Toro has a highly changeable microclimate; the province is frequently wet when the rest of the country is dry, and sometimes vice versa. International flights to Panama are usually cheapest towards the end of the wet season, from September to November.
Many of Panama’s best attractions lay in the western provinces of Chiriquí and Bocas del Toro. If you don’t intend to travel beyond these areas, it’s sometimes (but not always) more economical to fly to San José in Costa Rica and then travel overland to Panama, especially if you're a backpacker.
The direct bus from San José to the international border at Paso Canoas (on the edge of Chiriquí) is an hour or so longer than the bus from Panama City to David (the second-largest city in Panama and capital of Chiriquí). You’ll have to pass through immigration, which can be time-consuming.
The journey to Chiriquí is quicker and cheaper if you use intercity buses rather than international ones like Ticabus, which typically means longer commutes and higher prices, but it doesn’t stop in David.
Official taxis from Tocumen International Airport to downtown Panama City can set you back US$30 to US$40. A shared taxi is cheaper at around US$15 per person if traveling solo.
The cheapest option is the Metrobus. A bus ticket with them costs no more than US$1.25. Before leaving the airport, be sure to buy a
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) will turn 50 in January 2024, and it's marking the milestone with a year-long celebration that will include special events, activities and surprises.
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If you're looking for idyllic islands, rolling surf, untamed nature and showstopping wildlife, Panama is an ideal destination. It sits at the crossroads of the Americas, connecting two oceans, and beyond its cosmopolitan capital and legendary canal, Panama is a biodiversity hotspot. Did you also know it produces some of the world's finest – and most expensive – coffee?
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