Path of Hurricanes in the Caribbean

 

Typical path of hurricanes in the Caribbean

Powerful hurricanes yearly, devastate areas of the United States and Caribbean countries.
Hurricanes usually begin in Africa and follow similar patterns to the Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean, and the US.
 
Panama is out of the Hurricane belt due to its strategic location between North and South America, which protects the country from hurricanes by shielding it; no proper hurricanes have been seen in Panama.
Panama City is a major airline and ship debarkation point in the region. 
 

Caribbean hurricane history since 1851

(Each colored line marks the path of a hurricane):No Hurricains in Panama.   Chart from NOAA coastal service.
 Path of hurricanes since 1851

DESTRUCTION OF NEW ORLEANS BY KATRINA

Usual Path view of hurricanes.  

Hurricane Ivan - satellite view

In addition, Panama does not have any volcanic activity.