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Panama City
Jose Llamas
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Panama City

Panama
from $32/day
Puno
Persnickety Prints
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Puno

Peru
from $15/day
vs
Punois 55% cheaper Dorms avg $‍15/night vs $‍10/night.
Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡¦ Panama City
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡ͺ Puno
Solo budget traveler
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16 hostels, avg 7.9 rating
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13 hostels, avg 8.4 rating
Couple on a budget
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Private rooms avg $34/night
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Private rooms avg $60/night
Digital nomad
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Coffee $4.03, dorms avg $15
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Coffee $2.50, dorms avg $30
Nightlife seeker
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Beer $2.93, 16 hostels
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Beer $2.00, 13 hostels
First-time Europer
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25 attractions
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0 attractions

Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
TierπŸ‡΅πŸ‡¦ Panama CityπŸ‡΅πŸ‡ͺ PunoYou Save / day
brokepackr
Dorm bed Β· street food Β· free activities
$‍32$‍15
cheaper
$17/day
backpackr
Mix of dorm & private Β· restaurants
$51$28
cheaper
$24/day
flashpackr
Private rooms Β· dining out Β· some tours
$89$52
cheaper
$37/day

Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve


Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
ItemπŸ‡΅πŸ‡¦ Panama CityπŸ‡΅πŸ‡ͺ Puno
πŸ₯™Street food meal
Local market, street stall
$‍10.60$‍2.87
73% less
🍽️Mid-range meal
Sit-down restaurant, one person
$‍22.85$‍10.78
53% less
🍺Beer (local draft)
500ml at a bar
$‍2.93$‍2.01
31% less
β˜•Coffee
Espresso or flat white
$‍4.03$‍2.52
37% less
πŸš‡Single metro / bus
Standard single ticket
$‍0.35$‍0.26
26% less

Brokepackr Deal Indexβ„’
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
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Panama City

Panama

48
BDI: Fair
Brokepackr Deal Indexβ„’
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Moderate dorm prices (avg $15/night).

Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelEden S Garden Hostal (10.0)
Annual dorm avg$‍15/night
Total hostels16
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Puno

Peru

Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelSol Andina Inn Hostel (10.0)
Annual dorm avg$‍10/night
Total hostels13

Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡¦ Panama City
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡ͺ Puno
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί EU / EEA
Visa Free (180d)
Visa Free (183d)
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US
Visa Free (180d)
Visa Free (183d)
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ UK
Visa Free (180d)
Visa Free (183d)
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Australia
Visa Free (180d)
Visa Free (183d)
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Canada
Visa Free (180d)
Visa Free (183d)

Flights
Getting There

City to City
Getting Between Panama City & Puno

Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
Β°C Β· mm
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡¦ Panama City
31Β°C
High
/
25Β°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 38mm/month
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡ͺ Puno
15Β°C
High
/
6Β°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 167mm/month
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug

Things To Do
Top Attractions
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡¦ Panama City
1. Miraflores LocksFree
2. Miraflores Visitors CenterFree
3. Bolivar PalaceFree
4. Cabeza de EinsteinFree
5. CabildoFree
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡ͺ Puno
1. Museo Carlos DreyerFree
2. Coca & Customs MuseumFree
3. Fundo ChincherosFree
4. Manco CapacFree
5. Manuel PinoFree

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