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Panama

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Panama's border crossings reflect the country's role as a gateway for regional trade, with everything from cargo trucks to international road trips passing through. Distances between crossings can be significant, so planning fuel stops and travel times makes every journey easier.

3

Border Crossings

Listed in BCH

2

Borders

Costa Rica, Colombia

Capital

Panama City

Time Zone

UTC−5

Panama

Understanding Panama

You approach Panama through a link of forests, coasts, and canal-side cities. Its crossings with Costa Rica vary from Caribbean humidity to cooler highland routes. Rain can slow rural travel, and nearby parks and cultural sites help you understand how the region developed.

Border Map

Page 1 of the printable Panama border guide
Printable guide · PDF, 2 pages

Panama border crossings on one map

Every crossing on a map, with opening hours, typical waits and this month's closures. Print it for the trip, or hand it to your drivers.

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Crossings (3)

Panama shares borders with 2 countries.

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Quick Information

Capital Panama City
Official Language Spanish
Currency Panamanian Balboa (PAB) and United States Dollar (USD)
Calling Code +507

Quick Information

Capital Panama City
Official Language Spanish
Currency Panamanian Balboa (PAB) and United States Dollar (USD)
Time zone UTC−5
Calling code +507

Travel Tip

The Panamanian balboa is tied to the US dollar, and US dollar notes are used for everyday purchases across the country, making cash easy to manage for many travelers. Good highways connect much of the country, although tropical showers can appear with very little warning.

Border Crossings in Panama

Browse border crossings connecting Panama with its neighbouring countries.

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Crossing Tip

The Panamanian balboa is tied to the US dollar, and US dollar notes are used for everyday purchases across the country, making cash easy to manage for many travelers. Good highways connect much of the country, although tropical showers can appear with very little warning.