How is the drinking water?
The US CDC website recommends protection against malaria, yellow fever, typhoid and hepatitis A. Unless you are going to be spending time deep in the jungle, these are not necessary. It is safe to drink the tap water almost anywhere in Panama. If you have any concerns, bottled water is readily available and inexpensive.
The US CDC website recommends protection against malaria, yellow fever, typhoid and hepatitis A. Unless you are going to be spending time deep in the jungle, these are not necessary. It is safe to drink the tap water almost anywhere in Panama. If you have any concerns, bottled water is readily available and cheap.
You can drink the water from the tap at the major resorts in Nassau and Freeport. Otherwise, each island is different and you should use caution. Andros Island has more fresh water that any Bahamian island, yet we always drink bottled water on Andros. Bottled water should also be used for brushing your teeth. We recommend drinking bottled water at all times throughout most of the Bahamas, if for nothing else but the taste. As a doctor friend of our says, “any time you change your water, your system can get upset. Why take a chance on ruining your vacation?” Bottled drinking water is available on all the Out Islands.
