Taxi drivers are not tipped. Outside of the city, health risks may include dengue fever, malaria, rabies, and yellow fever. While Panama City and its environs are generally considered safe, certain areas are questionable at night, specifically the district of Chorrillo and Casco Viejo. The city of Col n is unsafe at any time of the day or night. Visitors are warned to stay away from the Colombian border in Darien Province, which is frequented by drug smugglers, Colombian guerillas, and paramilitary groups.
Buses are widely available, and cars can be rented in Panama City.
Drivers can be a bit aggressive, so be careful. Boat service is available between the San Blas and Bocas del Toro archipelagos, as well as along the San Blas coast. Send it to us. Shopping Send us your feedback about this page. Bookmark this page.