Panama
Geographical & General Info
- Capital: Panama City
- Population: approx. 4.4 million
- Languages: Spanish (official)
- Area: 75,417 km²
- Time Zone: UTC-5
- Currency: Balboa (PAB) / US Dollar (USD)
- Flag Colors: White, blue, red (with two stars)
- National Holiday: November 3 (Separation Day)
- National Anthem: Himno Istmeño
- Neighboring Countries: Costa Rica, Colombia
Top 15 Largest Cities
- Panama City
- San Miguelito
- Las Cumbres
- La Chorrera
- Tocumen
- Pacora
- Arraiján
- David
- Colón
- Chitré
- Vista Alegre
- Changuinola
- Santiago de Veraguas
- Penonomé
- Puerto Armuelles
Top 15 Highlights
- Panama Canal (Miraflores Locks)
- Casco Viejo (Panama City)
- San Blas Islands (Guna Yala)
- Bocas del Toro Archipelago
- Boquete (coffee region & cloud forests)
- Volcán Barú National Park
- Coiba National Park
- El Valle de Antón
- Isla Taboga
- Pearl Islands (Las Perlas)
- Portobelo & San Lorenzo (Forts)
- Azuero Peninsula (Pedasí)
- Metropolitan Natural Park
- Panama Viejo (Ruins)
- Soberanía National Park
Climate and Nature
Panama enjoys a tropical climate with high humidity and consistent temperatures around 27-30 °C. The country experiences a dry season (January to April) and a rainy season (May to December). The diverse landscape spans dense rain forests, cloud forests, and volcanic peaks to idyllic Caribbean and Pacific islands rich in marine life.
Culture and Gastronomy
Panamanian culture is a vibrant mix of indigenous traditions (such as the Guna and Ngäbe-Buglé), Spanish colonial heritage, and Afro-Caribbean influences. Seafood plays a starring role in local cuisine. Signature dishes include Sancocho (a savory chicken soup with cassava), Ceviche, Patacones (fried green plantains), and world-renowned Geisha coffee.
Economy
Panama's economy is one of the fastest-growing and most stable in Latin America. Its main economic driver is the Panama Canal, a vital international maritime route. The economy is further supported by banking, international trade logistics (Colón Free Trade Zone), maritime registries, and a rapidly expanding tourism sector.
Did you know?
- Panama is the only place in the world where you can watch the sunrise over the Pacific Ocean and set over the Caribbean Sea from the top of Volcán Barú?
- The Panama Canal was originally built by the United States and fully handed over to Panama on December 31, 1999?
- The world-famous 'Panama hat' actually originates from Ecuador, not Panama?
- Panama City is the only capital city in the world to feature a real tropical rainforest within its city limits (Metropolitan Natural Park)?
- The indigenous Guna people of the San Blas Islands operate an autonomous territory, managing their own ecotourism and archipelago?
Live footage: Discover Panama via webcams and livestreams
Watch the most current webcams in Panama and enjoy real-time footage from beautiful locations. Whether you want to check the current weather, see the crowds at points of interest, or simply want to daydream with a livestream from Panama: our interactive map points you to the best camera viewpoints.
All webcam locations in Panama: Weather & Info
In the list below you'll find all available webcams from Panama in alphabetical order. Click on a city for the full live connection, current temperature, wind speed and local weather conditions for that specific place.
