Panama Culture
Social Conventions
Most of Panama’s population are mestizo, which are people with both European and American ancestors. Panama also hosts indigenous tribes that have maintained their traditional lifestyles by living in inaccessible areas.
Casual dress is standard in Panama except in larger cities where people like to dress up when going out in the evenings. When meeting people in Panama, shaking hands is a common greeting, and so too is kissing lightly on the right cheek.
Language
Spanish is the official language of Panama, however, English is also widely spoken.
Religion
The majority of the population, almost 90% of Panama are Roman Catholic. There are also Protestant, Jewish and Muslim minorities.
Panama Travel Information
At Goway we believe that a well-informed traveller is a safer traveller. With this in mind, we have compiled an easy-to-navigate travel information section dedicated to Panama.
Learn about the history and culture of Panama, the must-try food and drink, and what to pack in your suitcase. Read about Panama's nature and wildlife, weather and geography, along with 'Country Quickfacts' compiled by our travel experts. Our globetrotting tips, as well as our visa and health information, will help ensure you're properly prepared for a safe and enjoyable trip. The only way you could possibly learn more is by embarking on your journey and discovering Panama for yourself. Start exploring… book one of our Panama tours today!
Extend Your Trip
After your Panama Tour, why not consider another of Goway's Latin America tours? These include a large selection of other exciting countries in Central and South America. We offer Chile vacation packages and Easter Island tours, Ecuador vacation packages which include Galapagos cruises, Peru vacation packages which include Machu Picchu tours and Brazil tours including Iguassu Falls tours among many others.
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