Exercise increased caution in Panama due to crime and the potential for civil unrest. Some areas have an increased risk. 

Do not travel to:

• Parts of the Mosquito Gulf due to crime.
• Parts of the Darién Region due to crime.

Country Summary: Crime occurs in Panama, including theft and residential break-ins. Crimes of opportunity such as pickpocketing and purse snatching can happen in tourist areas. The Holiday season is when crime tends to be at its highest. 

• Demonstrations periodically occur due to local issues and have disrupted some normal travel patterns in the past, including the flow of goods and services to some parts of the country.