Entering Panama used to require a visa but was recently waived the requirement for many countries by the Panamanian immigration. Your country of residency might have a Panamanian Consulate that can help you find out if you will need a visa or not. chances are good all that you will need is a tourist card, which is valid for a month. If you are thinking of staying for at least 90 days, then you can go to the Immigration and naturalization Office located in Panama City. You must submit your request for an extension at least 7 days prior to your 30 days expiring.

Customs in Panama is lenient and there aren’t any restrictions to what you can bring with you for personal use. This is good news because unlike Mexico, they won’t take your baggage your entire vacation. You can travel with up to five bottles or a gallon of liquor, and 2 cartons of cigarettes.

Panama Central America is led by a constitutional republic of executive power. There is a President, two vices, and a cabinet of appointed ministers. There is a Judicial Branch and a Legislative Branch. Every 5 years there is an election through popular vote.

The economy of Panama depends heavily of the Panama Canal and other countries providing bananas, rice, corn, sugar cane, shrimps, and coffee. Countries providing these are primarily Costa Rica, Germany, and other European countries. Employment is generated because of the canal and tourism.

If you are concerned about what to pack in your suitcase, make sure it is light clothes. The warmth and the humidity require you to wear something light so you are comfortable. Don’t forget a lot of sunscreen and your sunglasses too.

Panama Central America is not a country you have to worry about taking all of your things as soon as you get there and ransacking when you leave. They encourage the visitors even waiving the requirement for the visa.