Is Panama Safe for Solo Female Travelers?
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How safe is Panama?
Safety at night:Moderate
Public transportation:Safe
Street harassment:Low
Petty crimes:Moderate
Is Panama worth visiting?
Overall rating
based on 17 experiences from female travelers
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Budget-friendly
Panama, Family travel
Going to panama with my family was an amazing experience I went to an island with my family where we snorkeled and we saw the most amazing reefs, fish in all colors and sizes and seaturtles. It is a beautifull place to visit if you love nature. There where dolfins swimming next to our boat on the way back:)
Posted: January 13, 2025Panama, Solo travel
I worked as an Au Pair for 3 months in Panama City. I used the uber and the metro for transportation which worked very well. In adittion uber is very cheap here. Panama City is not a city fot working around like in Europe but there are beautiful spots to visit. The nightlife in Casco viejo is very special and you need to experience it once you are there. I met a lot of other travelers at the Selina Hostel.
Posted: October 10, 2024Experienced: October, 2024
Jessica
Canada
Bocas Del Toro, Solo travel
I had a wonderful time in Bocas Del Toro. It’s a very small and tight knit community and everyone is so friendly! I stayed at Hotel Bocas Del Toro and had feee breakfast and coffee every morning over the ocean. I also stayed at Up the Hill on Bastimentos which was absolutely magical listening to the jungle come alive early every morning. Monkeys ran across my roof for the bananas every night. And my host made me absolutely delicious food with all home grown ingredients. Water taxis are plentiful and cheap to take you anywhere. And if you dive please check out Bocas Dive Center! They took me to gorgeous reefs and my private dive master Simon was so much fun! Bocas has something for everyone. Check it out!
Posted: July 18, 2024Panama City, Solo travel
A fascinating city that blends old and new. Safety travelling solo at night can be a concern at night, so take precautions. The good was amazing. The nightlife is great too - lots of great rooftop bars.
Posted: June 3, 2024Bocas Del Toro, Solo travel
Bocas Del Toro was an amazing trip and I felt very safe. I kept taking water taxis to the island to drink at night and never felt unsafe.
Posted: March 31, 2024
Olivia
United States
Panama, Solo travel
Went with my sister to Playa Venao, Panama. Felt extremely safe and welcomed by all of the locals! I stayed at Beachbreak Surf Camp which I loved! Very affordable and comfortable, and cute. I did the all inclusive package which included daily surfing, all meals, and airport transfer and came out to around a little over $1,000 for 5 nights. I also brought $500 for spending on alcoholic drinks, tips for meals, meals outside of my included hotel meals, and shopping. My sister brought the same amount and ended up not spending less than I did, I spent almost all of it but I did buy several souvenirs and we also like tipping well for the great service. Overall I loved it, it’s a laid back surf town, most tourists there were on the younger side of adulthood, and we by far not the only solo women travelers which was awesome!
Posted: February 20, 2024
Pernille
Denmark
Casco Viejo, Family travel
Really Nice neighbourhood. We felt safe. Lots of Nice restaurants, cafès etc. Recommend Sisu Coffee Studio and Santa Rita restaurant. We used uber to go to Panama Canal, Metropolitan National Park and Panama Vieja.
Posted: January 18, 2024Panama, Solo travel
I went alone in May and had a wonderful time. I was in Bocas and it was beautiful there. I stayed at Skully's. In Panama City, I stayed in Casco Viejo, a wonderful district. I walked there alone. There were a lot of police guards, so I felt safe.
Posted: October 18, 2023Panama, Solo travel
I went to Panama this summer and I felt very safe there. I loved the city, the culture, and the people living there. I used Uber everywhere and it was cheap and safe.
Posted: October 16, 2023Panama, Group travel
I was in Panama for a week in January. The food was amazing, and the locals were friendly. I met up with a group of friends in Panama and spent the entire week going on trips with them, so I didn't need Uber or a taxi, but I was told that it is a good way to get around and that they are safe even for a person traveling alone. They strongly advised me not to be outside alone after dark, regardless of the circumstances.
Posted: October 16, 2023Is Panama safe for women?
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Based on 8 local experiences
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Based on 8 local experiences
Panama
I consider Panama as a safe country. In most places are many people during daylight because of work, school or any else, so you can be watched if anything happens. Just be careful at nights (just like in any other country); we don’t really have a “night life” so you need to know where to go and with whom.
Posted: January 6, 2025Bocas Del Toro
This is a safe surf town. Not very worry about street stealing of thing like that. Secual assaults as a resident are not very common but must be diferent as a turist. Overrall quite safe but always need to be carefull.
Posted: December 26, 2024Meet locals in Panama
Anette
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Hey! I’m anette. I love meeting new people and cultures. I’m a big foodie and certified chef (by my family and friends). Would love to meet up to discover museums, have a drink or just explore the city
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LeAnna
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Hi, I'm LeAnna. I'm passionate about empowering women to explore the world, For work, I lead a dynamic team on a global scale. I love to travel, and I'm a firm believer in the transformative power of travel and how much it enriches, and I'm excited to be part of a community that celebrates women's adventures everywhere.
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Ximena
Penonomé
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Architect from Panama City, recently moved to Penonome
Abril
Panama City
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Passionate explorer, always looking for the next adventure and discovering the beauty of the world. My happiness is found in every trip, in every shared laugh and in the quiet places and people that steal my heart.
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Flor
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Hello, My name is Flor and I'm interested in science, sightseeing, live music, nightlife, events & social, games, dancing, cinema and boozing
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Sina
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Hi! I am Sina, 31 years old , from Germany. I lived in Costa Rica a while ago, and i am now back to reunite with Friends
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