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Panama Tourism Statistics: 1.5M Arrivals in 2022

Q: How many tourists visit Panama?

Panama had 1.5 million international tourist arrivals in 2022, according to UN Tourism, via Our World in Data. Domestic trips are not in that count. AirROI estimates 142,309 Airbnb stays in Panama in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.

Q: What is the quietest month in Panama?

October was the quietest Airbnb month in Panama in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and May ranked 11th. Stays in October were booked about 28 days ahead, against 49 days for February.

Q: How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Panama?

A typical Airbnb stay in Panama lasted 5.6 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 36 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 4.6 nights in September to 6.8 nights in January.

Panama recorded 1.5 million international tourist arrivals in 2022, UN Tourism reports, via Our World in Data. This counts people crossing a border, so domestic trips are not in it. AirROI estimates 142,309 Airbnb stays in Panama in the 12 months to October 2026, with Panama City the most booked city. The busiest month was January.

Source: AirROI Reviewed by Jun Zhou, Founder @ AirROI Updated November 4, 2026

Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method

Estimated Airbnb nights: 794,844
Typical Airbnb stay: 5.6 nights
Busiest Airbnb month: January
From abroad, among guests who left a review: 78%

Key facts

Panama Tourism Facts

Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.

Official

UN Tourism puts Panama at 1.5 million international tourist arrivals in 2022, via Our World in Data.

Airbnb stays

AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Panama at 142,309 in the 12 months to October 2026.
AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Panama added up to 794,844 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Panama lasted 5.6 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 36 days ahead.

Busiest months

AirROI ranks January the busiest Airbnb month in Panama in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by March and February, with October the quietest.
AirROI estimates the four busiest Airbnb months in Panama ran unbroken from December to March in the 12 months to October 2026.
AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Panama in February were booked furthest ahead, about 49 days, against 24 days for September, in the 12 months to October 2026.

Guests

AirROI estimates 78% of Panama Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by the United States at 30% and Canada at 8.3%.

By place

AirROI ranks Panama 58th for Airbnb stays among the 157 countries in the 12 months to October 2026.
AirROI estimates Panama City had the most Airbnb stays of the 20 towns it lists in Panama in the 12 months to October 2026, at 40,016, ahead of Bella Vista and Bocas del Toro.

Official numbers

How Many Tourists Visit Panama?

UN Tourism counted 1.5 million international tourist arrivals in 2022, via Our World in Data.

Official tourism figures for Panama: what each counts, its year and its publisher
Figure	What it counts	Year	Publisher
1.5 millionInternational tourist arrivals	Trips by visitors arriving from abroad who stay at least one night, each arrival counted separately	2022	UN Tourism, via Our World in Data

Airbnb stays

Airbnb Stays in Panama

Panama had 7,340 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 142,309 stays and 794,844 nights. A typical stay lasted 5.6 nights and was booked about 36 days ahead. AirROI's figures cover the 60 towns it tracks in Panama; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.

Airbnb homes: 7,340
Airbnb stays, estimate: 142,309
Airbnb nights, estimate: 794,844
Typical stay: 5.6 nights
Booked ahead: 36 days

Busiest months

When Is the Busiest Time in Panama?

On Airbnb, January was the busiest month in Panama in the 12 months to October 2026, then March and February. October was the quietest. The four busiest months run unbroken from December to March.

January ranks first, October last

Airbnb months in calendar order, 12 months to October 2026. The number is the month's rank, and 1 is the busiest. The bar shows its part of Airbnb nights.

Three busiest months
Other months

From busiest to quietest: January, March, February, December, August, July, April, June, November, September, May, October.

Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead

Airbnb months in Panama by rank, with share of nights, typical stay and days booked ahead, 12 months to October 2026
Rank	Month	Share of nights	Typical stay	Booked ahead
1	January	9.7%	6.8 nights	45 days
2	March	9.5%	5.7 nights	37 days
3	February	9.2%	6.5 nights	49 days
4	December	8.7%	5.8 nights	43 days
5	August	8.4%	5.3 nights	34 days
6	July	8.4%	6.3 nights	37 days
7	April	8.0%	5.3 nights	32 days
8	June	7.9%	5.9 nights	25 days
9	November	7.8%	5.5 nights	36 days
10	September	7.8%	4.6 nights	24 days
11	May	7.4%	5.2 nights	25 days
12	October	7.1%	5.4 nights	28 days

Share is each month's part of the year's Airbnb nights. Typical stay and days booked ahead are AirROI estimates for stays in each month.

Where guests come from

Where Do Panama Airbnb Guests Come From?

Among Panama Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 78% came from abroad, led by the United States at 30% and Canada at 8.3%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Panama City was the top origin city at 13%, ahead of New York at 1.8%. The figures rest on 316,099 reviews, written over many years.

78% from abroad

Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026

Top countries abroad

Among guests who left a review

United States 30%
Canada 8.3%
Germany 3.6%
Colombia 3.2%
France 1.9%
Costa Rica 1.2%

Top origin cities

Among guests who left a review

Panama City 13%
New York 1.8%
Panamá 1.2%
Bogotá 1%
Panama 1%

By town

Most Booked Towns in Panama

Panama City, Bella Vista and Bocas del Toro took 44% of Airbnb stays in Panama in the 12 months to October 2026. January is the busiest Airbnb month in 8 of the 20 towns, led by Bella Vista, and March in 5, led by Panama City. Among guests who left a review, the share from abroad across these towns runs from 32% in Chame to 98% in Bastimentos.

Most Booked Towns in Panama: Airbnb stays, nights and typical stay, 12 months to October 2026; with origin among guests who left a review
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1	Panama City	40,016	234,045	5.8 nights	92%	US	March
2	Bella Vista	12,390	87,853	7.1 nights	92%	US	January
3	Bocas del Toro	9,960	46,269	4.7 nights	96%	US	March
4	San Francisco	6,062	47,695	7.9 nights	92%	US	August
5	María Chiquita	4,534	12,783	2.8 nights	48%	Panama	January
6	Calidonia	3,912	31,682	8.1 nights	95%	US	March
7	Distrito San Carlos	3,671	18,320	5.0 nights	43%	Panama	February
8	El Valle	3,494	13,179	3.8 nights	67%	Panama	July
9	Bajo Boquete	3,438	15,930	4.6 nights	70%	US	January
10	Alto Boquete	3,325	15,579	4.7 nights	55%	Panama	January
11	Santa Ana	3,289	19,139	5.8 nights	96%	US	March
12	Río Hato	2,739	13,818	5.0 nights	42%	Panama	January
13	Chame	2,691	10,826	4.0 nights	32%	Panama	February
14	Nueva Gorgona	2,507	18,970	7.6 nights	58%	Panama	January
15	Farallon	2,262	12,271	5.4 nights	54%	Panama	February
16	Bastimentos	2,173	9,947	4.6 nights	98%	US	February
17	Bocas del Toro Province	1,978	9,025	4.6 nights	96%	US	March (11 months)
18	Coronado	1,952	13,420	6.9 nights	63%	Panama	February
19	Ancón	1,791	13,694	7.6 nights	85%	US	January
20	David	1,470	6,734	4.6 nights	62%	Panama	January

* Among guests who left a review. Stays, nights and other figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026, and cover Airbnb only. Months in brackets: AirROI has under 12 months for that town, so its busiest month is read from those. Lists the 20 of Panama's 60 towns with 100 or more Airbnb homes. A town with no tourism page of its own links to its Airbnb market page.

FAQ

Questions About Tourism in Panama

How many tourists visit Panama?

Panama had 1.5 million international tourist arrivals in 2022, according to UN Tourism, via Our World in Data. Domestic trips are not in that count. AirROI estimates 142,309 Airbnb stays in Panama in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.

When is high season in Panama?

The busiest Airbnb month in Panama in the 12 months to October 2026 was January, then March and February. The four busiest months run from December to March.

What is the quietest month in Panama?

October was the quietest Airbnb month in Panama in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and May ranked 11th. Stays in October were booked about 28 days ahead, against 49 days for February.

How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Panama?

A typical Airbnb stay in Panama lasted 5.6 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 36 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 4.6 nights in September to 6.8 nights in January.

Where do Airbnb guests in Panama come from?

Of Panama Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 78% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were the United States at 30% and Canada at 8.3%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Panama City at 13%, ahead of New York at 1.8%.

What is the most booked town in Panama on Airbnb?

Panama City was the most booked town in Panama on Airbnb, with an estimated 40,016 stays in the 12 months to October 2026, ahead of Bella Vista and Bocas del Toro.

Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?

No. UN Tourism counts international tourist arrivals (1.5 million in 2022). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 142,309 stays are estimates for the 12 months to October 2026.

Method

How These Numbers Are Made

Official figures come from their publishers, linked above, and were last checked in November 2026. Stays and nights are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026, built from Airbnb listing data, and cover Airbnb only. Nights add up each town's stays times its typical stay, across 60 towns. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 316,099 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.