Panama sits on the narrow land bridge between Central and South America, with coastlines on both the Pacific and the Caribbean. Its location influences trade, migration, and regional connections.
There are 2 countries that border Panama, ranging from Colombia, Costa Rica. For each, Flag (emoji), Border type, Border length (km) are listed; you’ll find below.
Countries that Border Panama
| Country | Flag (emoji) | Border type | Border length (km) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Rica | 🇨🇷 | Land | 330 |
| Colombia | 🇨🇴 | Land | 266 |
Descriptions
Costa Rica
Panama shares a 330 km land border with Costa Rica, with the main crossing at Paso Canoas. The border supports steady overland trade and tourism between Panama’s Chiriquí province and Costa Rica’s Puntarenas region, with regular road traffic and customs controls.
Colombia
Panama’s eastern land border with Colombia runs about 266 km through the Darién Gap; the nearest Panamanian town is Yaviza while Colombia’s access is near Turbo/Capurganá by sea. This remote, ecologically rich border blocks road continuity and shapes regional trade and migration.
