10 Shocks of Visiting Panama

Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFr3sz2t3bDp6Cux08B93KQ/join Hey there fellow travelers! Mark here with Wolters World, and today we’re talking about the culture shocks you’ll experience when visiting Panama. Whether you’re here for the beaches, the rainforest, the Panama Canal, or the skyscraper skyline of Panama City, Panama has some unique quirks and surprises that catch tourists off guard — in the best possible ways. This video breaks down the everyday differences, local habits, natural wonders, and cultural surprises that make Panama such a fun and eye-opening destination. From watching the sun rise over the Caribbean and set over the Pacific on the same day, to the deep national pride around the Panama Canal, to the incredible biodiversity and eco-tourism opportunities, Panama is full of moments that make visitors say, “Wait… what?!” You’ll learn: How you can see sunrise and sunset on two different coasts in one day Why the Panama Canal is a huge source of national pride — and how it shapes modern Panama Panamanian pride — language, culture, history & hospitality Why Panama is an eco-tourism powerhouse (rainforests, wildlife, nature reserves) Weather surprises — humidity, tropical storms & sudden downpours Food culture shocks — the mix of Afro-Caribbean, Indigenous & Latin flavors Transportation differences — city traffic, rural roads & how locals really get around Language quirks — Spanish variations and when you really need it ⏰ How time moves differently — relaxed schedules & flexible timing The contrast between modern Panama City and rural Panama Everyday surprises that make Panama unforgettable