language
Nearly a third of Panamá residents speak English, partially due to the many North American expatriates living there and the growing tourism sector, but an attempt at communication in the country's native Spanish is always appreciated.
get there
Chiriquí is fairly easy to get to from Panamá City. The most recommended form of travel is a 50 minute flight through Aeroperlas or Air Panamá who offer daily flights to David from Panamá’s Albrook Regional Airport. Also located at the airport is the Albrook Bus Terminal where you can catch a bus to David leaving every 30 minutes. Or you can opt for a day’s car ride from Panamá City via the Interamerican Highway touring small cities and villages along the way.If traveling to Panamá from Costa Rica, there are direct flights from San José to David or Panamá City. Air Panamá serves the Chiriquí area with flights every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Construction is in progress to expand David's airport into a larger international facility with direct regular flights from the U.S. and Canada. The international airport, currently receiving up to 1800 passengers per week, has recently added regular flights to Costa Rica and charter flights from the US. Current expansion will soon allow for increased international traffic and larger aircraft.