Planning Panama with kids? Here are family-friendly tours, safety tips, packing advice, and a sample week itinerary for young travelers.
How the Panama Canal Works: A Visitor’s Explainer
How the Panama Canal works, explained for visitors: gravity-fed locks lift ships 85 feet, move them ocean to ocean, and carry world trade.
How Many Days Do You Need in Panama?
How many days in Panama? Plan a 3, 5, or 7-day trip with sample itineraries covering the city, canal, rainforest, and San Blas.
Gatun Lake Wildlife: What You See on a Boat Tour
A Gatun Lake wildlife tour puts monkeys, sloths, crocodiles and toucans within camera range. Here is what to look for and when.
What to Pack for Panama: A Practical Checklist
Learn what to pack for Panama with a practical checklist covering humid heat, jungle tours, boat trips, sun and bug protection.
Best Time to Visit Panama: Weather & Season Guide
Panama’s dry season runs mid-December to late April with the least rain. Learn the best months for beaches, wildlife, festivals and tours.
Things to Do in Panama City: A 3-Day Sightseeing Plan
The best things to do in Panama City in three days, from Casco Viejo to the canal, plus day trips, food and how to get around.
Choosing a Panama Tour Guide: What Really Matters
How to choose a Panama tour guide: check ATP licensing, bilingual fluency, local knowledge, and safety before booking a guided trip.
Panama Bird Watching Tours: Where & What to See
Where to go and what to see on Panama bird watching tours, plus timing, signature species, and how to book a small-group birding trip.
Fort San Lorenzo: Panama’s Caribbean Colonial Fortress
Fort San Lorenzo Panama is a UNESCO fortress at the Chagres River mouth near Colon. Explore its pirate history and how to visit.