Panamá Province

Panamá Province occupies the central section of the country, sitting between the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. It encompasses coastal flatlands, forested hills, and the metropolitan area that includes the national capital.

Spanish settlers established a port town here in the early 1500s that became the main crossing point for trade with South America. The construction of a transoceanic canal in the early 1900s reshaped the landscape and economy of the entire region.

Musicians and artists perform traditional dances and folk music throughout the districts, maintaining customs from indigenous, African, and Spanish heritage.

Most international arrivals pass through the airport on the eastern side of the province, which connects to different districts by local buses and taxis. Travelers planning to explore rural areas should allow time for journeys on winding roads.

A railway line crosses the entire province from coast to coast, following the route laid out in the mid-1800s. Passengers can still ride part of this historic track today while watching ships move through the canal that runs parallel to it.

Location: Panama

Capital city: Panama City

Shares border with: Darién Province, Guna Yala, Colón Province, Coclé Province

GPS coordinates: 9.00000,-79.16667

Latest update: December 4, 2025 23:00