Panama Travel Advisory Updated: Crime Risk Remains
The U.S. Department of State updated the Panama travel advisory, maintaining Level 2 but removing the unrest indicator. Crime remains the primary risk, with the Mosquito Gulf and parts of the Darién Region at Level 4: Do Not Travel. U.S. government employees need special authorization for these areas, where emergency services are limited.
Impact and considerations
Crime risk persists in Panama, especially in the Mosquito Gulf and Darién; business travelers should avoid high-risk areas.
Key points
- Panama remains at Level 2, with unrest indicator removed.
- Mosquito Gulf and parts of Darién are Level 4.
- U.S. government employees need special authorization for high-risk areas.
Sources and time
- Primary source
- U.S. Department of State
- Other sources
- 0
- First source publication
- 19 Aug 2026, 08:00
- Page published
- 9 Sept 2026, 00:46
- Last updated
- 19 Aug 2026, 08:00
- Original links
- US Travel Advisories：Panama - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (opens in a new tab)Primary source · en · Published 19 Aug 2026, 08:00