Panama, NY

united states

Panama is a small lakeside village in southwestern New York's Chautauqua County, home to 451 residents along Chautauqua Lake's southern shore. Access comes via State Route 394, with Interstate 86 about 15 miles north for longer trips to Buffalo or Erie. The area sees mostly local traffic and seasonal lake visitors, with Chautauqua County-Jamestown Airport 25 miles northeast. Panama sits at the lake's outlet, where waters begin flowing toward the Mississippi River system.