Geography can be a complicated subject. There are so many countries out there, each with hundreds of cities that are named in a wide variety of languages. Learning them all can be tricky.
So it is understandable that you are here asking the question. “Is Panama in Mexico?”. In this article, we’ll provide a straight answer and hopefully, you will come out learning more about both of these beautiful places.
Is Panama located in Mexico?
The short answer is no. Panama and Mexico are two different countries. As a matter of fact, they aren’t even in the same region.
Both Panama and Mexico are located in the continent of North America, along with the United States, Canada, and other countries. However, Panama is generally considered to be part of the region of Central America. While Central America is not considered a continent by itself, it is a clearly defined geographical division that is formed by the countries south of Mexico and north of Colombia.
The driving distance between the borders of Mexico and Panama is at least 700 miles (1,100 kilometers) on a straight line but the real driving distance would be closer to 1,000 miles (1,600 kilometers).
Mexico and Panama are separated by 4 of 5 other countries depending on which route you choose. These countries are Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica.
Where is Panama?
The Americas are divided into two different continents. North America and South America. Both continents are divided by a natural geographical division, the Panama Canal.
As you can see in the map below, Panama is then located in the southern part of North America and borders with Colombia, where South America begins.
