Travel Essentials

When traveling outside your country, you should take certain safety measures to reduce risk throughout your journey. 

This information you should consider before traveling with Go Panama! 

It is very important to respect the laws, culture and customs of Panama in order not to cause nacioanles susceptibilities.  

When you travel, you need to bring a copies of your identity documents such as credit cards, passaport and travel tickets. Do this before you travel because it is fundamenteal since it is the best prevention in case of loss or thetf.

Go Panama! also recommends that all our clients we provide a phone number in their home to call in case of emergency or theft. 

If you have appliances that need power supply for example: hair dryers, iPods, shavers, cell phones, batteries, video cameras or photo. It is important to know that Panama is used voltage 120V. 

Valuables such as money, cameras, jewelry, ipods, documents, cameras, computers and others, should be carried at all times in your hand luggage to prevent theft in transport vehicles or you are going to take. 

Go Panama! He also advises write the address of your embassy or consulate of Panama during your trip. 

If you take medications regularly, you should bring a double portion, because in any event can stay longer in Panama. 

You should also carry a mini first aid kit with: antiseptics, steroid ointment to relieve the allergic reactions of the skin, gauze, alcohol (gel, preferably), bandages, analgesics for pain and / or fever, antidiarrheal, envelopes oral rehydration salts (for vomiting or diarrhea), oral antihistamine, generalized allergic reactions, eye drops, anti-seasickness medicine (if you frequently suffer from them), nasal decongestants, talc to prevent fungus, insect repellent, condoms, sunscreen, and thermometers. 

This basic first aid kit for your trip vary depending on destination to be visited and the duration of your stay, if you go to visit a remote area is highly recommended as Darien or if you're going to do some Adventure Tour.

Do not forget that in Panama: 

The Food: Some destinations have poor hygiene and health habits are different, so Go Panama! recommend carrying a sealed packages and peeled fruit to eat during long stays. Try to avoid undercooked milk, ice cream, salads, sauces, dishes that have been outdoors and pastry creams. 

Drinks: Go Panama! recommends on water and other beverages, taking into account that you can transmit many diseases (especially of the intestine and stomach). Drink treated water, mineral water or boiled water and bottled soft drinks or juice and they are sealed properly. 

Hygiene: It is very important to avoid swimming in lakes, canals and rivers. 

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