Naturally, the contents of your backpack or suitcase will depend largely on your time in Panama and what you plan on doing here. Still, we recommend bringing the following items no matter what your plans.

  • Sunscreen
  • Hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Bathing suit
  • Any necessary medicine (especially prescriptions)
  • Light / comfortable clothing
  • Rain Jacket or Umbrella
  • One nice outfit (people can dress pretty fancy especially at night – bars, restaurants, clubs)
  • A notebook and pen or pencil (for class!)
  • A Camera (Casco Viejo is particularly photogenic)