| Travel advice - PTY 15:02 - Nov 18 with 7310 views | Bucks_Ranger |
Panama City, anyone been, do's and don'ts etc.
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| Travel advice - PTY on 22:43 - Dec 24 with 5203 views | WellsLeyla |
If I were you, I wouldn't carry my actual passport around. It's pretty dangerous. And don't forget to stay hydrated. |  | | |
| Travel advice - PTY on 23:30 - Dec 24 with 5111 views | thame_hoops |
I could’ve sworn you’ve been there Rob on the film set, or was that your mate? |  | | |
| Travel advice - PTY on 04:16 - Dec 25 with 5034 views | SonofNorfolt |
Partly inspired by Matthew Parker's excellent study of the building of the Panama Canal, 'Hell's Gorge', I spent a couple of days there about three years ago.
Easy enough to get to, there's a new wider entrance that one can't really see from the visitor centre, although if your timings are right a cruise liner may be passing through.
Pretty good all you can eat restaurant with a view though.
There's the ubiquitous touristy 'Old Town' which does have a good local rum bar where I spent far too long resulting in me not caring about where I ventured later, a mistake, as there are some moody areas back in the centre late at night.
My averagely priced hotel had a rooftop pool and bar, unusual only for the fact that vultures swarm above and occasionally land next to your sunbed to join you for a beer.
They're big buggers, graceful, but big and ugly. |  | | |
| Travel advice - PTY on 23:35 - Dec 25 with 4698 views | AprilKey |
| Travel advice - PTY on 23:30 - Dec 24 by thame_hoops |
I could’ve sworn you’ve been there Rob on the film set, or was that your mate? |
It would be best to be with someone who knows Spanish. Not everyone in Panama speaks English. Always carry your ID and don't wander unfamiliar territories at night or alone. | | | |
| Travel advice - PTY on 09:52 - Dec 26 with 4471 views | johann28 |
Best districts to stay:
Bella Vista (Best for bargains whilst still being in safe area)
Casco Viejo (Historic district)
Punta Paitilla (Upper class commercial district)
Punta Pacifica (High rises)
Marbella (Combo of expensive/mid range)
El Cangrejo (more residential)
Districts you might want to avoid:
Curundú
Santa Ana
El Chorrillo
San Miguelito
Been a while since I was there but the Istmo Brew Pub on C Eusebio A Morales Ave was excellent - microbrewery / sports bar type place. |  | | |
| Travel advice - PTY on 11:25 - Dec 26 with 4379 views | qprissimo |
I lived there for three years and Johann’s advice on areas is spot on. Lots of the fun nightlife is moving into Santa Ana now and lots of parts of it are safe. Generally, Panama City is safe so long as you don’t wander into the wrong neighbourhood.
Casco Viejo is beautiful and great for bars and restaurants. There is more upmarket stuff is along the Cinta Costera, Paitilla, PacÃfico and San Francisco. It is, however, a better city to live in than it is to visit - aside from CV and the Canal there isn’t tons to see. That said, you can be in the rainforest in 15mins, Pacific beaches in 30, mountains in 40, Caribbean in an hour and on beautiful islands within a couple. Highly recommend visits to San Blas, Bocas del Toro and the peninsular around Las Tablas, Venao, Santa Catalina, etc. | | | |
| Travel advice - PTY on 12:13 - Dec 26 with 4335 views | BazzaInTheLoft |
| Travel advice - PTY on 04:16 - Dec 25 by SonofNorfolt |
Partly inspired by Matthew Parker's excellent study of the building of the Panama Canal, 'Hell's Gorge', I spent a couple of days there about three years ago.
Easy enough to get to, there's a new wider entrance that one can't really see from the visitor centre, although if your timings are right a cruise liner may be passing through.
Pretty good all you can eat restaurant with a view though.
There's the ubiquitous touristy 'Old Town' which does have a good local rum bar where I spent far too long resulting in me not caring about where I ventured later, a mistake, as there are some moody areas back in the centre late at night.
My averagely priced hotel had a rooftop pool and bar, unusual only for the fact that vultures swarm above and occasionally land next to your sunbed to join you for a beer.
They're big buggers, graceful, but big and ugly. |
Graceful but big and ugly is what I’ve got on my Tinder profile. |  | | |
| Travel advice - PTY on 16:43 - Dec 26 with 4172 views | Boston |
Wear a hat.
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| Travel advice - PTY on 01:22 - Dec 27 with 4038 views | SonofNorfolt |
| Travel advice - PTY on 16:43 - Dec 26 by Boston |
Wear a hat.
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They come from Ecuador. | | | |
| Travel advice - PTY on 12:16 - Dec 27 with 3915 views | Boston |
| Travel advice - PTY on 01:22 - Dec 27 by SonofNorfolt |
They come from Ecuador. |
...rarely with documentation. | |
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| Travel advice - PTY on 09:06 - Jan 14 with 1182 views | Harma |
In Panama City, do visit Casco Viejo for its historic charm and vibrant nightlife, and take a tour of the Panama Canal. Don’t walk alone at night in unfamiliar areas and avoid displaying valuables openly. You can try to ask https://www.westgateresorts.com/vacation-packages/ , they organize superb vacations at a good price
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| Travel advice - PTY on 15:33 - Feb 12 with 402 views | sanitairllc |
That's great advice! Having the right documents and a Spanish speaker on standby can make a big difference in situations like that. Sorry to hear about your experience at Panama Airport—getting detained for no clear reason sounds frustrating. It’s a good reminder that travel hiccups can happen, but being prepared can help ease the stress. Thanks for sharing your story! For more info https://www.exclusivetravel.co/destinations/portugal/luxury-portugal-holidays/en | | | |
| Travel advice - PTY on 16:56 - Feb 12 with 332 views | WokingR |
| Travel advice - PTY on 12:13 - Dec 26 by BazzaInTheLoft |
Graceful but big and ugly is what I’ve got on my Tinder profile. |
You've changed it from 'Happy to Experiment' then ? |  | | |
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