Team Offsites in Panama City

Panama City is the surprise pick on our list, and teams who try it tend to love it. You get a modern skyline, a colonial old town that's a UNESCO World Heritage site, one of the world's great engineering wonders and rainforest within an hour. It runs on US dollars and Eastern time, and it's an easy flight from Miami or Houston.

Why Panama City for a team offsite

Panama City is the hub of the Americas. Tocumen International has nonstop flights to cities across North, Central and South America, so it's a smart meeting point for a company with offices in the US and Latin America. Teammates from Bogotá, Lima or San José often have shorter trips than colleagues flying from the US.

It's also easy on the logistics. The US dollar is used everywhere, the city keeps Eastern Standard Time all year, and English is common in business settings. Practical friction is low, while the experience still feels international.

And it's good value. At a starting price of $1,300 per person, Panama City leaves room for extras such as a private canal tour or a chef's dinner in Casco Viejo.

Best time for a Panama offsite

The dry season, roughly mid-December through April, is the most reliable, with sunny days and a steady breeze. From May to November, afternoon downpours are common but usually short. Indoor sessions in the afternoon work well in those months. Panama sits south of the usual hurricane belt.

Sample 3-day Panama City offsite itinerary

Day 1: Ocean views

• Arrivals at Tocumen, about 25 minutes to the Hilton Panama
• Pool time and sunset over the Pacific
• Welcome dinner in Casco Viejo, the historic district

Day 2: Work in the old town

• Working sessions at Workings Casco Viejo, a coworking space inside the historic quarter
• Lunch at a local cafe, then a walking tour of Casco Viejo's plazas and colonial churches
• Dinner at Maito, known for contemporary cooking built on Panamanian ingredients

Day 3: The canal

• Closing session after breakfast
• Panama Canal visit to watch ships pass through the locks
• Afternoon at the Biomuseo, designed by Frank Gehry, before departures

Where teams stay in Panama City

Our sample package uses the Hilton Panama on Balboa Avenue, with views over the Pacific, an outdoor pool, a fitness center and several restaurants. It's a polished base between the business district and the old town. For working sessions, the package includes Workings Casco Viejo, a modern coworking space in the heart of the historic quarter.

Team activities in Panama City

• Panama Canal: watch huge ships rise and fall through the locks. Engineers and non-engineers alike are impressed.
• Casco Viejo: restored colonial streets, rooftop bars and lively plazas, a great setting for team evenings.
• Biomuseo: a colorful museum on how the isthmus changed life on Earth.
• Rainforest morning: a guided walk in a nearby national park to spot sloths, toucans and monkeys.

Panama City offsite pricing

Panama City starts from $1,300 per person, with flights quoted separately. The dry season is the busiest period. Your proposal will itemize lodging, meals, meeting space and activities. See how quotes are built on our pricing page.

Flights to Panama City

Approximate nonstop flight times to Tocumen International (PTY):

• Miami: approximately 3 hours
• Houston: approximately 4 hours
• Atlanta: approximately 4 hours
• New York: approximately 5 hours
• Washington, DC: approximately 5 hours
• Los Angeles: approximately 6.5 hours
• Bogotá: approximately 1.5 hours

Plan a Panama offsite

Share your team size and dates, and we'll reply with a free itemized Panama City proposal in days. Compare with Mexico City and Buenos Aires.

Panama City team offsite FAQs

How much does an offsite in Panama City cost?

Our Panama City package starts from $1,300 per person, excluding flights, which are quoted separately.

What currency is used in Panama?

The US dollar is used for everyday transactions alongside the Panamanian balboa, which is pegged to it. US teams don't need to exchange money.

Why choose Panama City for a team split across the Americas?

Its airport is a major hub with nonstop flights across North, Central and South America, which shortens travel for many attendees.

When is the rainy season in Panama?

Roughly May to November. Showers usually come in the afternoon, so we schedule sessions indoors then and keep mornings for outdoor plans.

Do US travelers need a visa for Panama?

US citizens generally don't need a visa for short visits, but they do need a valid passport. Each traveler should confirm the current rules for their nationality.