Best time to visit Panama

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Best time of year to visit Panama

For bright sunny days and rare showers, the best time to visit Panama runs from late December to mid-April. That is when Las Tablas Carnival for unbridled joy, Baru Volcano at its best and coffee picking season are awaiting you. It is also the time when Panama is unbelievably packed with tourists, so be ready to pay an arm and a leg for a room. The wet season from May to December is known for frequent rains, especially on the Caribbean coast. Well, more rain—more fun on a rafting adventure. The rainy season also offers vibrant green landscapes, turtle watching opportunities, and great surfing conditions.

10 THINGS TO DO IN PANAMA (DECEMBER 19 - DECEMBER 28)

Coffee Picking Season

Coffee Picking Season

December–March  • food

The coffee grown in Panama has a magnificent taste due to the mixture of different cultures

Barú Volcano

Barú Volcano

December–April • activity

The hike up the tallest mountain in Panama is one of the most spectacular in the whole world

TransPanama Trail

TransPanama Trail

all year, best December–April • activity

An excellent combination of hiking and canoeing across Panama's volcanoes, jungles, indigenous settlements and ancient paths of conquistadors

Fruits Season (Dry Season)

Fruits Season (Dry Season)

September–February  • food

Panama is a tropical country with abundance of fruits and vegetables that become ripe during the dry season

Whale Watching

Whale Watching

July–October | December–February • nature

Panama is one of the few places in the world where the whales migrate for the breeding season

Watching Sea Turtles

Watching Sea Turtles

September–December  • nature

Isla Caña and La Marinera are among few public beaches in Panama where you can come and see the turtles nesting

Panama Canal Cruises

Panama Canal Cruises

October–April • activity

Experience "the Crossroads of the World" connecting the Pacific and Atlantic

The Old Year Dummies or Judases

The Old Year Dummies or Judases

December 18–January 1 • event

The Old Year Dummies flood the streets of the Panamanian cities and villages symbolizing the approaching end of the year

Kitesurfing

Kitesurfing

December–April • activity

Check out some of the best kitesurfing spots in Panama

Surfing Season

Surfing Season

December–April, June–July | September–October • activity

Panama's geographic location is perfect for surfing

8 THINGS TO DO OUT OF SELECTED DATE RANGE

Panama Carnival in Las Tablas

Panama Carnival in Las Tablas

out of rangeFebruary 9-14, 2024 • event

Panama offers a fun and colourful event for you!

Panama Jazz Festival

Panama Jazz Festival

out of rangeJanuary 15–20, 2024 • event

Treat yourself to true music therapy at Panama Jazz Festival

Diving and Snorkelling

Diving and Snorkelling

out of rangeApril–May  • activity

Panama is one of the best places to go diving. You will be definitely amazed by the local underwater world

Festival of Corpus Christi

Festival of Corpus Christi

out of rangeMay 30, 2024 • event

The religious festival that will amaze you

Festival de la Mejorana

Festival de la Mejorana

out of rangeSeptember 24 • event

The Festival gathers folk musicians and dancers from all around the country and introduces the cultural spirit of Panama

Dolphins Watching

Dolphins Watching

out of rangeJuly–October  • activity

Take an adventurous sailing trip in the company of dolphins

Fruits Season (Rain Season)

Fruits Season (Rain Season)

out of rangeMarch–July • food

Panama has an amazing biodiversity and abundance of fruits and vegetables that become ripe during the rain season

White Water Rafting

White Water Rafting

out of rangeJune–November  • activity

Geographical features of the country with the abundance of rivers and waterfalls, are perfect for water rafting sport

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