1.75 million tourists visited Panama in the first half of the year, 17% more
In the first half of 2026 Panama received 1.75 million foreign visitors — 17.4% more than a year earlier. The Tourism Authority (ATP) reported the figure; visitors brought the economy about $3.5 billion.
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Hotel occupancy rose to 67.6%, the hotel association Apatel reported. “When tourism does well, Panama does well,” said ATP head Gloria De León.
