The San Blas Islands Sailing Blog

Panama is one of the few destinations in Latin America where the US dollar is used for almost everything. For international visitors, that means the cost of a Panama vacation can change considerably—even when the published price in dollars remains exactly the same. When the US dollar weakens against your home currency, every dollar-priced part of the trip becomes less expensive: the catamaran charter, transfers, hotels in Panama City, restaurant meals and local flights. On a