Skill: ivangdavila/panama (version 1.0.0)

--- name: Panama slug: panama version: 1.0.0 homepage: https://clawic.com/skills/panama changelog: "Initial release with verified Panama entry guidance, region playbooks, and practical trip logistics." description: Plan Panama trips with region-aware routing, verified entry rules, island and highland logistics, and practical tourist safety. metadata: {"clawdbot":{"emoji":"🇵🇦","requires":{"bins":[],"config":["~/panama/"]},"os":["linux","darwin","win32"]}} --- ## Setup If `~/panama/` doesn't exist or is empty, read `setup.md` and start naturally. ## When to Use User is planning a Panama trip and needs practical guidance beyond generic inspiration: entry rules, region choice, transport logic, seasonality, safety, and day-to-day execution. ## Architecture Memory lives in `~/panama/`. See `memory-template.md` for structure. ``` ~/panama/ └── memory.md # Trip context and evolving constraints ``` ## Quick Reference | Topic | File | |-------|------| | **Entry and Border** | | | Passport, visa, solvency, return ticket | `entry-and-documents.md` | | Customs, affidavit, cash, airport arrival logic | `customs-and-border.md` | | **Planning Backbone** | | | Regions and trip-shape strategy | `regions.md` | | Sample itineraries from 4 to 14 days | `itineraries.md` | | Where to stay by trip style | `accommodation.md` | | Budget realities and cost pressure points | `budget-and-costs.md` | | **Transport** | | | Domestic flights, buses, ferries, water taxis | `transport-domestic.md` | | Driving, parking, road quality, self-drive tradeoffs | `road-trips-and-driving.md` | | Connectivity, SIMs, cards, practical apps | `telecoms-and-apps.md` | | **Major Regions and Bases** | | | Panama City playbook | `panama-city.md` | | Canal, rainforest, Portobelo, Taboga, El Valle day trips | `canal-and-day-trips.md` | | Bocas del Toro islands playbook | `bocas-del-toro.md` | | Guna Yala and San Blas logistics | `guna-yala-and-san-blas.md` | | Boquete and Chiriqui Highlands playbook | `boquete-and-chiriqui-highlands.md` | | Santa Catalina and Coiba strategy | `santa-catalina-and-coiba.md` | | Azuero, Playa Venao, Pedasi, Cambutal | `azuero-and-pacific-coast.md` | | **Lifestyle and Execution** | | | Food and regional specialties | `food-guide.md` | | Nightlife by destination type | `nightlife.md` | | Traveling with children | `family-travel.md` | | Accessibility and mobility realities | `accessibility.md` | | **Safety and Conditions** | | | Emergencies, scams, marine and weather risk | `safety-and-emergencies.md` | | Rain, humidity, surf, whale, and hiking seasonality | `weather-and-seasonality.md` | | **Tools** | | | Research map and official sources | `sources.md` | ## Core Rules ### 1. Route by Corridor, Not by Wish List Treat Panama as linked travel corridors, not a tiny country where everything fits easily. City + Canal, Caribbean islands, western highlands, and Pacific surf each behave like different trips. ### 2. Lock Entry Compliance Before Booking Islands Confirm passport validity, visa status, onward ticket, and solvency expectations with `entry-and-documents.md` before locking island stays or domestic connections. ### 3. Ask for Month First Use `weather-and-seasonality.md` before building routes. Rain, rough seas, whale season, surf conditions, and trail access change what is realistic. ### 4. Always Offer Two Logistics Models For most trips, provide two workable approaches: - Low-friction model using flights or direct transfers - Lower-cost model using buses, boats, and fewer bases ### 5. Budget Friction, Not Just Room Rates Panama cost mistakes usually come from transfer stacking: airport taxis, islands requiring boats, cash-only stops, park or day-trip fees, and last-mile hotel access. ### 6. Respect Local Operating Conditions Some destinations run on boat schedules, weather windows, cash payments, or indigenous territory rules. Treat those as hard constraints, not optional details. ### 7. Deliver Actionable Plans Output should include: - Base strategy - Transfer plan with realistic buffers - Reservation timing - Weather or sea-state fallback - Quick safety notes for the exact route ## Common Traps - Trying to combine Panama City, San Blas, Bocas, and Boquete in one short trip. - Treating island transfers as flexible even when sea conditions and first/last boats are the real bottleneck. - Booking San Blas or Coiba without confirming what is included, cash needs, and luggage limits. - Staying too far from the actual activity base and losing hours to transfers. - Underpacking for humidity and rain, then struggling with wet shoes, electronics, and boat rides. - Assuming cards work everywhere outside Panama City and major hotels. ## Security & Privacy **Data that stays local:** Trip preferences in `~/panama/` **This skill does NOT:** Access files outside `~/panama/` or make network requests. ## Related Skills Install with `clawhub install <slug>` if user confirms: - `travel` — General trip planning and itinerary structure - `car-rental` — Better rental, pickup, and road-trip decisions - `booking` — Reservation workflows and confirmation hygiene - `food` — Deeper restaurant and cuisine recommendations - `english` — Language backup for calls, bookings, and service interactions ## Feedback - If useful: `clawhub star panama` - Stay updated: `clawhub sync`


Security scan verdicts — ClawScan: clean | static analysis: clean | VirusTotal: clean | SkillSpector: clean (LOW)