The main closures will be implemented in the Old Town, Omar Park, and the Coastal Strip in the capital, the site of eight processions and a high influx of tourists.

SPI Deputy Commissioner Matias Ruiz told TVN news channel that the members of this group are already prepared to begin deployment on March 27, Good Friday, and continue until April 5.

To ensure safe visits to churches, Ruiz explained that the Old Town will be transformed into a predominantly pedestrian zone during the celebrations. Only residents and merchants with access passes will be allowed to enter by vehicle until certain hours, he said.

More than 250,000 visitors are expected to arrive at the historic site, an increase from the 230,000 people registered in 2025, he specified.

The operation is part of an inter-institutional effort involving the National Police, the Transit and Land Transportation Authority (ATTT), and the Municipality of Panama, aimed at coordinating security, mobility, and services during the religious season.

In Panama, Holy Week is a time of deep reflection and tradition, characterized by processions, solemn masses—especially in the Old Quarter—the consumption of seafood, and a high volume of travelers to the interior of the country.

During these days, many communities hold processions, religious dramatizations, and activities for spiritual reflection. It is also a period when many families take the opportunity to travel or relax.

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