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Think of Panama, approximately the size of South Carolina, as a country shaped like an “S” on its side. In some locations, the sunrise is on the Pacific and the sunset is on the Caribbean Sea, causing confusion and disorientation (and lost wagers) for many visitors. At its narrowest point, only 30 miles separates the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific oceans. About half of the country’s population lives in Panama City, located on the west side of the country on the Gulf of Panama, with the remainder living in the interior areas. All international flights arrive at Tocumen International Airport, with domestic flights leaving from nearby Albrook Airport on puddle jumpers. Most domestic flights average about 60 minutes.

Roads are generally in good condition, with much of the highway from Panama City to David (about 50 miles from the Costa Rican border) divided into four-lanes. The Inter-american Highway traverses most of the country, but the road ends about 60 miles from the Colombian border. It takes approximately five hours to drive to the northwest Chiriqui province from Panama City and about six hours to Bocas del Toro in the northeast.