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Reply With QuoteA short walk (about 1.5 hours) at Parque Metropolitano is a 100% "must see". You'll have an amazing view of Panama City in it's entirety and see monkeys on the trees.
Laura
Hi! What in your opinion is a -must see- for people visiting Panama City for the first time? Attractions, shopping, restaurants, etc.
A short walk (about 1.5 hours) at Parque Metropolitano is a 100% "must see". You'll have an amazing view of Panama City in it's entirety and see monkeys on the trees.
Laura
Hi! What in your opinion is a -must see- for people visiting Panama City for the first time? Attractions, shopping, restaurants, etc.
- Panama Canal (Miraflores Locks)
- Parque Metropolitano (rainforest walk, 2-3 hours)
- Casco Viejo (Old City Center)
- Colon Free Zone (go there by train)
- Shopping or Real Estate tour (depending on your interests)
- El Valle de Anton (handicrafts market, waterfalls, hot springs)
Great list, PanamaPat. I like the Panama Canal most of all.Originally Posted by PanamaPat
Very good list, Avenida Central is an interesting shopping area although do it during the day, watch out for pickpockets. You can find allot of really nice native handi-crafts if you look hard enough. I would recommend having somebody drive you around the first day and show you the city. I just saw that dollar-rent-a-car will get you a chauffer for $40/day. The others probably do it to I would imagine. If you want bars, clubs, decent and inexpensive restaurants I would recommend Calle Uruguay. Great nite life in this area plus there is a police station right there as well, secure feeling but not imposing.
That's a good idea, MRWOOHOO. Getting a chauffer will make sure you know where you're going. You might be able to ask the chauffer if you have any questions about the area too.
I checked my local travel agency and there is a sightseeing on the first day, must be the same thing you've saidA short walk (about 1.5 hours) at Parque Metropolitano is a 100% "must see". You'll have an amazing view of Panama City in it's entirety and see monkeys on the trees.
Laura
I think that Panama City surprises first-time visitors. When they cruise into Panama Bay or drive down Corredor Sur from the airport, they’re stunned to see all the modern, closely packed towers rising out of the ocean. I have a relative that visits Panama every year to see friends that he has over there. They love it, they are addicted to Panama! They visit for months at a time, once, they stayed for 4 months they were that addicted! I think it is definitely a place to visit.
Do you think they expect it to be undeveloped?
Judging from some of the posts on this site from ppl who haven't been there, and aren't familiar with overseas travel--yes, they do expect it to be underdeveloped. Worries about random diseases, the water, electricity, etc. obviously outline the fact that Panama is not in the tropical travel top ten.
Cheers.
As far as Latin America goes it is pretty safe and I felt pretty comfortable.
Even i'm not come yet to Panama. But i believe one day i will reach to this country. I hope i can do that. Must be about business matter. Maybe i will walk at some place or at town when i come to this country. I will try to drink some good juice and eat their food first..
Panama is a truly unique country, the best description I have heard is "Panama is a third world country with first world amenities." I personally found it to have a sense of freedom that I have been looking for. Panama City is truly an international city, not only is it the real link in many ways between S.America and N.America as well as connecting the east and west in regards to the canal. It's importance will only increase.
What's keeping you?
It can be costly to travel and vacation. It can also be hard to get the time off from work. If you can, though, I recommend it.
I know I'm going to feel really dumb when I get the answer to this question, but I can't figure out to post a new thread on this forum. Can anybody help?
Wayno
Just go the forum that you want to post in, and there is a little blue button on the left above the title, about mid-screen. Click it, and start your thread.
In the future, please post basic usage questions like this to the mods, or the help page, please.
Cheers.
That's a great quote. I'll be using it freely from now on.
Best description I heard, feel free
I would really love to visit Panama. Anybody knows what may be the cost please for a ticket from Europe ? (Airplane Ticket of course
That's what all the travel sites are for: Cheap Flights, Airline Tickets, Cheap Airfare & Discount Travel Deals - Kayak.com, Expedia Travel: Cheap Airfare, Hotels, Car Rental, Vacations & Cruises, Travel: Airfares, hotels, vacations, cruises, car rentals and more at Travelocity.com
And check here for whether or not you need and entry visa:
http://www.migracion.gob.pa/eng/serv...?cont=paisvisa
Cheers.
I will be in Panama in Jan 08', if any new folks to Panama that are looking to meet somebody that is from the US and already has had some experience with Panama and you are willing to buy me lunch feel free to send me a message.
Salute
Hi guys, Hope everyone is well. I will be visiting Panama in March/early April 08 and was wondering if anyone knew of a nice apt/condo in Panama City for a 2 week rental. I have traveled to various countries and find that this is the most comfortable option for me. something nice and centrally located . i don't mind maybe renting a car or walking a bit. I'm from new York and usually travel with a group of 3 guys. We rent a place, hit up the duty free at the airport and stock up on liquor. get to the place, find the local supermarket, stock up on chicken , steaks, beer and what not, then go out and discover the local nightlife, sight seeing, etc. I don't mind cooking but i have in the past hired a nice sweet local woman to handle those things for me at a nominal fee. so if someone can steer me to a nice place , i would greatly appreciate it and would certainly buy you a beer or two while in town.
thanks
Apart visiting places and such, are there any warnings and tips for first time visitors to prevent trouble and inconvenience?
If one follows that basic safety rules, they should be fine:
No flashy jewelry
Keep purses, bags, etc. close to your person, and locked while in transit
Do not flash large amounts of cash
Take care not to be too inebriated in public--this makes you much easier to rob
Watch your surroundings; if you feel uneasy, get out!
Anyone got a few more?
Cheers.
Just to add,
Carry as less baggage(stuff) as possible.
Don't carry huge cash, use visa/master card etc. for safety.
I am in the Imaging industry. (Photography for those who are not up on the recent terminology). In my travels to many different countries, I have always been astonished at how some people treat their cameras.
1 - Cameas are carried about hanging casually over the shoulder or even without a strap in one hand. This is an open invitation to thieves to "Steal Me". As well, carrying a camera in the open without protection is an invitation to damage these usually expensive precision optical devices so when it stops working the owner complains about the poor quality of the manufacturer. Don't bang your camera around. "Soft impact" - smacking the camera against furniture or dropping it onto carpet can virtually destroy a camera and leave no marks.
2. Be courteous and discrete about taking photographs of people or their living/working environment. I know of no country where the fact that you are a tourist gives you licence to intrude on other's privacy. Yet some ignorant and boorish tourists seem to feel that it it their God given right to push into other people's private lives. It is a simple courtesy to receive some form of approval before taking a photo even if it is a simple gesture to indicate that you intend on taking a photo and receiving a nod of approval. I have tr4avelled in many countries including Pakistan and Afghanistan where I found this procedure a means of paving the way to excellent photos. Getting the subject's approval results in a friendly, cooperative subject and may save your camera (and you) from being damaged. Remember what Jesus said "do unto others as you would have them do unto you" A universal truth.
Gordon and Randy,
Canada
Panama is great! Everywhere you go will be wonderful. I agree with the suggestions above!!
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It's the first time that I visit Panama. I will try to get advice from friends from this forum. I guess most of you know so much about Panama, and there might be some of you who can refer some cheap hotel to me.
I recommend people to the Las Vegas Hotel suites. $50/night, basic, decent, good location, fridge, make sure to ask for the corporate rate.
Ummmm... Corporate rate? Would that be for your off shore corporation or just a figment of someone's imagination. In other words, do you get the corporate rate never mind there's no corporation you're working for?
Gordon and Randy,
Canada
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