How to stay safe and out of trouble in Panama?

• Panama is a reasonably safe country, if you watch out for protests and uprisings. Protests and demonstrations occasionally occur in some parts of Panama, especially in Panama City. It is best to avoid these as much as possible.
• There is a curfew for young people in Panama city. This measure means that from 9 p.m. onward, young people up to 17 years old are not allowed to be on the streets without adult supervision.

What to look out for regarding criminality in Panama?

• In order to combat crime and vandalism, there has been a curfew for some time now, whereby young people up to 17 years of age are not allowed to walk the streets of Panama City without an adult during the week, sometimes as early as 9:00 PM, and on Fridays and Saturdays at 11:00 PM. 
• At tourist attractions, theft is fairly common, so watch your belongings carefully.

What are unsafe areas in Panama?

• It is not a good idea to visit the border area with Colombia. Colombian guerrillas seem to find it necessary to raid villages in Panama. Avoid the non-touristy parts of Casco Viejo, the neighborhoods of San Miguelito, el Chorillo and Curunud in Panama City, the port city of Colon.

What to look out for regarding natural disasters in Panama?

• From June to November, tropical storms can ravage Panama. If you do find yourself in Panama during this period, it is a good idea to follow local news reports as much as possible.