Day 53 of 365 Things to Do In Panama

Day 53 of 365 Things to Do in Panama. Stock up on Supplies! Carnaval is just around the corner and it is a mega-holiday throughout Latin America.

Carnaval in Panama always takes place over the four to five days leading up to Ash Wednesday. Even though it’s not an official holiday for the country, many businesses in Panama shut down for the entire time, and the the entire country lets loose to party hearty. People all over Panama gather to drink, eat, and party until the sun comes up for 4 days.