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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.

18 things to do in Panama

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

Diving and Snorkelling

April–May Activity

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

Panama Carnival in Las Tablas

February 9-14, 2024 Event

Panama offers a fun and colourful event for you!

Coffee Picking Season

December–March Food

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

Festival of Corpus Christi

May 30, 2024 Event

The religious festival that will amaze you

Festival de la Mejorana

September 21–30, 2024 Event

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

Fruits Season (Rain Season)

March–July Food

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

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

Barú Volcano

December–April Activity

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

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

Surfing Season

December–April, June–July | September–October Activity

Panama's geographic location is perfect for surfing

White Water Rafting

June–November Activity

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

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

Dolphins Watching

July–October Activity

Take an adventurous sailing trip in the company of dolphins

Whale Watching in Panama

July–October | December–February Nature

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

Kitesurfing

December–April Activity

Check out some of the best kitesurfing spots in Panama

Panama Canal Cruises

October–April Activity

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

Panama Jazz Festival

January 15–20, 2024 Event

Treat yourself to true music therapy at Panama Jazz Festival

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