Panama Travel Guide: A Comprehensive + Stylish Panama Packing List

This is another Panama tour guide that gives you a comprehensive + stylish Panama packing list. What you pack relies on whether you will stay in Panama City or the countryside. Since Panama City is cosmopolitan and people like to dress smartly yet casually, you must get smart shoes and fitted clothing.
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​Some General Panama Packing Tips

If you don’t want to face trouble in Panama, follow these easy general tips for a perfect travel bag packing:

• Weather of Panama is hot and humid all over the year; hence we recommend you to pack loose-fitting, lightweight clothes in natural fabrics like bamboo, cotton, silk, and linen that keep people cool and are easily washable and dryable.
• Wear a comfortable and casual dress outside of Panama City.
• Wear light woolen wear to help your skin regulate body temperature.
• Don’t forget to wear quality sunglasses and a sunhat.

What Shoes You Need To Pack

• You will explore amazing natural wonders; hence, ensure to have lightweight, comfortable shoes.
• The nightlife in the city is great and you need to wear some smart shoes as you won’t feel comfortable wearing sneakers or tennis shoes in many places.

Outfit Tips for Men

• You can try shirts, polo t-shirts, and shorts for stylish and versatile casual wear.
• Pack a normal shirt, tie, and business suit if you are going on a business trip; however, you may discover local businessmen like short-sleeved shirts.
• You can also try versatile travel jackets that have many pockets with RFID security.

Outfit Tips for Women

• Avoid revealing tops and short skirts and stick to neutral colors only.
• Pack a smarter dress for a formal event.
• In case you are on a business trip, pack a knee-length skirt suit or a trouser suit.
• In case you will visit a religious site, ensure to cover your bare legs and shoulders with a pashmina.
• You can transform any dress with a good piece of costume jewelry.

Other Essentials to Pack & Necessary Tips

• Carry a water bottle.
• Make sure to have sunscreen, converters for electric appliances, adapter plugs, and extra batteries when you are outside Panama City.
• Carry a small supply of laundry detergent also as laundry facility may be far and few between on your trip. Nevertheless, you can purchase these essentials in Panama City.
• You may require a travel adapter plug for using electric devices and a step-up voltage converter if your gadgets are not made for the local voltage, i.e. 120V.
• Don’t pay unnecessary luggage fees.
• Take a soft-sided rucksack or bag for traveling around the nation.
• In case you are planning for trekking, carry a microfiber travel towel as it folds very small and helps you accommodate a larger size.

So this is a comprehensive + stylish Panama packing list that we hope will help you enjoy your trip. Follow the aforesaid tips and remember to pack all the essentials you need on your Panama trip.

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