Panama Crossroads

📅 When & how long

• Typical timing: Late January (4th edition was Jan 29-31, 2026 — already occurred; 5th edition/Jan 2027 dates not yet announced) (Jan) · ~3 days
• Exact dates change yearly — always confirm on the official site before booking.

💸 What it costs

• GA tickets: $60-180 (day to 3-day pass, via TikiTickets — estimated, exact 2026 prices not published) (estimate — verify before buying)
• Budget all-in (ticket + travel + stay) depends on where you start — the FestDNA quiz calculates it from your home city.

🌡️ Weather reality

• Typical window: Jan — Late January (4th edition was Jan 29-31, 2026 — already occurred; 5th edition/Jan 2027 dates not yet announced)
• Hot and humid with sudden downpours — quick-dry everything, a packable rain layer
• Mosquitoes mean business: repellent with DEET, especially at dusk

🎒 Pack smart

• Sand-proof phone pouch + dry bag for the beach stages
• Reef-safe sunscreen (some destinations require it)
• Sandals for the day, closed shoes for the night crowd
• Earplugs (high-fidelity — your ears fund the next 30 years of festivals)