San Diego International Airport adds a nonstop flight to Panama, creating easier access to Central and South America for local travelers.

It’s easy and affordable to explore Panama City by taxi, and it rarely costs more than US$5 (£4) to travel between San Francisco in the north and Casco Viejo in the south.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will travel to Panama next week, the second senior U.S. official to visit the country in as many months, as President Donald Trump says America is “reclaiming ...