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Welcome to Panama, Country of Abundance. Panama is the new international tourist destination. It is more than just a canal…much more. And what you find in Panama depends on what you are looking for. For many the discovery could be the Atlantic (or the Pacific) Ocean, the mountains, the jungle, the casinos, the fishing, the duty free shopping, the rhythm of the country, a second home, or even retiring in Panama.
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Currency & Local Taxes.

  • The Balboa, Panama's monetary unit, trades at parity with the dollar.
  • Hotel taxes are 10%.
  • Value Added Tax on goods and services is 5%.
  • International departure tax is $20.00.

Banking Hours.

  • Monday thru Friday, 8:00 am to 3:00 pm.
  • Saturdays 8:30 am to 12:30 pm.



Colon Free Zone.

  • Monday thru Friday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.




Panama Canal, Miraflores Locks Visitors Stand.

  • Daily 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.




Botanic Summit Gardens & Zoo.

  • Tuesday thru Sunday – 7:00 am to 6:00 pm.




Museums.

  • Most museums are open tuesday thru sunday.




Holidays.

  • January 1st. & 9th.
  • Carnival Tuesday.
  • Good Friday.
  • May 1st.
  • November 3rd, 4th, 10th, 28th.
  • December 8th, 25th.
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