Can I drink the water in Panama city?

Here is my experience from when I visited a few years ago, take what you will from it. I was told by other American tourists I ran into in Panama City tap water was safe and they drank it with no ill effects. They claimed the American influence on the plumbing of the city is what made it safe. read more

Yes. Tap water is drinkable in Panama City. Some people I know say “it's because the Americans built the acueducts.” I don't know if that's true, but anyway, it's drinkable in Panama city. If you go to the interior (far outside the city) tap water may not be potable. read more

Yes, it is safe to drink the water in Panama. We live in Panama City and the water here comes from the Gatun Lake and the Chagres River. We drink water right out of the tap just like anyone else. read more