Walking alone at night will probably earn you a couple of catcalls, but women traveling in Panama will not feel overwhelmed by a macho presence. The influx of foreigners in Panama has helped, too. The best defense toward an inappropriate comment is to just ignore it and keep walking. In Panama City, women dress up in spite of the heat (meaning no flip-flops and shorts), but skimpier wear is accepted in beach areas.

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