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In Panama, you can take a cruise along the Panama Canal, visit the Embera Indian Villages and enjoy outdoor activities such as zip lining or jungle trekking!

The country is also safe to visit though there are some potential pitfalls to watch out for.

Note: vast majority of trips are trouble free and there is no need to be paranoid. That said, it always pays to be aware, careful, and prepared.

Emergency number

  • Emergency hotline: 911
  • Police: 104
  • Fire, ambulance: 103

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Panama Cathedral

Sob story scammer in Panama

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How it works: Situation: One notorious scammer is “Carl Baker”, who has been ripping tourists and expatriates from English speaking countries off for years. Although Carlos Beckles Thompson is his…

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Cloud forest in Panama

Fake tour operators in Panama

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How it works: Fraudulent operators will charge you a high price for these tours and then claim to give you a discount if you pay in full upfront. Once you…

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Ship at Port Colon

Port Colon security officer scam in Panama

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How it works: At the Colon Cruise Port, official port security officers may try to set you up with unofficial tour guides or unlicensed taxis. Places to beware: Colon: Port…

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Boat at Almirante town

Transport scams to Bocas del Toro in Panama

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How it works: Situation: You can get to Bocas del Toro from most towns in Panama by taking a bus to Almirante. Scam 1: However, the bus will drop you…

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Traffic in Panama City

Unlicensed taxis in Panama

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How it works: There are a few risks involved with unlicensed taxis, namely the lack of insurance coverage, unsafe driving practices and being overcharged. Places to beware: Colon: Port Panama…

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Cigars

Fake cigars in Panama

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How it works: Panama is known for selling Panamanian and Cuban cigars although many of these are fakes. Often the cigars have a high mark-up of 60-75% of the normal…

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Panama City

Vacation rental scams in Panama

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How it works: Situation: this is not a problem unique to Panama, but cases of accommodation fraud have been growing exponentially globally. Similarly, there are such cases in Panama where…

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USD

Counterfeit currency in Panama

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How it works: Panama’s official currency is the USD and counterfeit USD, particularly $50 and $100 notesis often circulated by shady money changers. Places to beware: Panama City: Old Town…

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Street in Casco Viejo

Pickpockets in Panama

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How it works: They work in a gang – one onlooker, one blocks, pushes, distracts, or engages you, one grabs and the final hides the loot under a cover (e.g….

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Bar in Panama

Would you like a drink bar scam in Panama

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How it works: Opening: a friendly young woman engages you and claims that this is because she wants to practise her English or some other reason. She then suggests going…

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