The Guide
From The Report: Panama 2015
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This chapter contains information on hotels, government agencies and other listings, as well as useful tips for visitors on a range of topics such as visa requirements, currency and communications.

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Panama’s palate-pleasing flavours
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Panamanian food reflects the country’s multi-layered history and its mix of identities. There is an ancestral Central American layer, which can be traced back to some of the country’s original indigenous peoples, such as the Ngobe, Buglé, Naso, Bokotá, Kuna, Emberá, Wounaan and Bri-Bri. Like the great Central American civilisations, these used locally grown staples for their food including corn and various types of tubers. The oldest samples of corn, chillies and yams found in the Americas,…

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A place to rest your head: Panama hotel listings
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SEVILLA SUITES Avenida Eusebio A Morales, Apartado 0830-00399, Panama City T: +507 213 0016 /213 1312 F: +507 223 6344 www.sevillasuites.com reservas@sevillasuites.com gerencia@sevillasuites.com Rooms: 44 rooms divided into six grand suites, eight executive suites and 28 junior suites. All rooms have cable TV and free Wi-Fi. Business & Conference Facilities: One conference room and one business centre. Guest Services: 24-hour front-desk service, laundry room, laundry service, two indoor…

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Useful information for first-time travellers to Panama
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Visa Requirements Citizens of the US, Canada, the EU and some other countries are granted a 180-day visa on arrival with a valid passport. It is generally advisable to have an onward ticket and proof of solvency. Visitors planning to be in Panama for longer than 180 days can apply for an extension or for a visa in another category after entering the country. Applications can be made at the Oficina de Migración y Naturalización (Immigration and Naturalisation Office) in Panama City. Local offices…