Panama - General Info

The below is a guideline only, ultimately you will need to contact your GP prior to departure.   Read more

The below is a guideline only, ultimately you will need to contact your GP prior to departure.
 
The following are the recommended vaccinations for Panama.
 
Malaria is prevalent only to the areas south of Panama City leading to the Colombian border,
 
Yellow fever is recommended although not a requirement to enter the country.  However all travellers coming into Panama from any Yellow Fever infected country must carry a valid Yellow Fever Certificate.
 
Other
 
We do recommend that you consult your doctor about other recommended injections.  Normally the advice is that Typhoid, Tetanus and Hepatitis A & B injections should be taken.  Hepatitis A & B is recommended for all travellers over one year of age. It should be given at least two weeks (preferably four weeks or more) before departure. A booster should be given 6-12 months later to confer long-term immunity.
 
We recommend visiting your local GP prior to travel alternatively the BA travel clinic (0207 4399584) or Trailfinders (0207 9383999) can provide advice about these requirements.  Show less

It is a condition of booking that all clients are adequately insured for their trip – this insurance must cover medical evacuation.   Read more

It is a condition of booking that all clients are adequately insured for their trip – this insurance must cover medical evacuation.
 
We do not sell insurance though an insurance company that we recommend in the UK is the Travel & General Insurance Company plc - 0845 4080 580 – www.travel-general.com.
 
Most importantly their Elite policy covers you for up to £5,000 per person for abandonment which is the cover which kicks in in the event of snow / strikes, and other issues that may prevent you from taking your holiday as planned
 
From the States we recommend AIG.
 
Currency
 
The Panamanian currency is the Balboa and is divided into 100 centavos. We would recommend that you take US dollars cash or travellers cheques and change this into Balboa either at the airport on arrival or at one of the many bureau de change throughout the country – your guide will tell you the best place on arrival.  You may also use your credit card to withdraw cash from a cash point machine in any major city.   Show less