Panamanian “Staycations” are boon to economy during Carnival.

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The average cost per person between food, transportation and recreational activities is around 200 balboas

An economic impact of approximately 234 million balboas in internal tourism was generated during the holidays due to the celebration of the Carnival party, according to the Statistics Department of the Panama Tourism Authority (ATP).

According to official reports, one million 170 thousand people circulated within the national geography in private cars, as well as on public transport from the Albrook Terminal.

The average cost per person between food, transportation and recreational activities is around 200 balboas. The report from the Statistics Department of the ATP also reflected that, during the days of carnival, hotels in the interior of the country reported 100% occupancy, representing a significant economic injection in the tourism industry sector.

The most visited destinations were: Boquete, Pedasí, Bocas del Toro, Santa Catalina, El Valle, Isla Taboga, sites integrated in the Tourism Master Plan, as well as Boca Chica, Isla Colón, Isla Coiba la Rivera Pacifica, among other places with potential. for tourism development. At least 130,000 cars were displaced, including 5-passenger sedans, microbuses, and 45-passenger buses.

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