Information
about Panama, we hope that it will be useful.
Telephones
: Panama area code is (507)
Police
104
Fire Department:
103
Hospitals:
San
Fernando Hospital
278-6300
Paitilla
Hospital
265-8800
Long
Distance Operator:
106
Operator:
102
To
visit Panama you will need:
•
An updated passport.
• If you require a visa or a tourist card, you should consult
your travel agency. This card costs about US$ 5.00 and
is valid for 1 month.
• Panama’s departure airport tax is US$ 20.00
National
Currency:
The
National currency is the “Balboa”, which is equal in
value to US$. The US$ is a legal tender in Panama, used for the
payment of all transactions.