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unsolicited adviceUber is widely available and typically cheaper than taxis.Rent bikes to explore the waterfront and old town. Need an inexpensive haircut? Get it abroad!Expect 90°/77° weather with an average of one rainy day in March—Panama City is muggy, so brace yourself. USD is an official currency in Panama, along with the Balboa (1 Balboa = 1 USD). For the Panama Canal: don’t pay for a ticket! At Miraflores Locks, there’s a free line for the restaurant viewing deck. Simply purchase a drink and enjoy the view of massive boats passing through.Only drink sealed bottled water—avoid tap water, including ice cubes and fruits washed in it.
panama city
panama city
EAT
A to Z Chefs Table***
Annie & Motts Eating House
Cafe Unido Casco Viejo
Chivita Food House Restaurante
Coca Cola Cafe
☆ La Barbara X Aki Sushi
Mercado de Mariscos (seafood)
Nomada Eatery
***One of the best restaurants I've been to, even better than Michelin-starred places (including 3-star ones)
SHOP
Multicentro (locals mall)
☆Portomar Panama (can shop around surrounding area)
SLEEP
☆W Panama
SEE
Downtown & Waterfront Activities
☆Bike Rental: Burke Bikes Downtown
Viewpoints on Cinta Costera: Scenic spots along the waterfront
Photo Parador - Cinta Costera: Colorful Panama sign by the water
☆Amador Causeway: A 6km walking/running path extending into the ocean with shops, restaurants, and bike rentals
Old Quarter (Casco Viejo)
Casco Viejo: Explore the historic old quarter
Rooftop Bar: Enjoy a drink with a view
Independence Square: A park celebrating Panama’s independence from Colombia in 1903
Metropolitan Cathedral: Located in Independence Square
Panama Canal Museum: Located in Independence Square
Panama Canal
Bridge of the Americas: View the Panama Canal without paying
Miraflores Visitor’s Center: Exhibits, food, and decks for watching ships pass through the locks (20 min drive from the city or an hour via buses)
The Buenaventura Gold & Beach Resort Panama
The Buenaventura Gold & Beach Resort Panama
EAT
Ask your driver to stop at a supermarket on the way to the resort so you can stock up and cook for the week.
The resort's restaurants, particularly El Faro, were underwhelming. Cooking your own meals might be a better option.
SEE
Ensure you have access to a golf cart to explore the resort and beaches.
Martini Beach: A must-visit for its stunning beauty.
Snorkeling: Available for $35 per person.
SLEEP
Enjoy the perfect beach getaway with condo rentals and hotel stays, providing access to all pool and beach clubs within the resort.
It's a 2-hour drive from Panama City. Arrange a shuttle through your Airbnb host, who likely has a partnership.
Fun Facts
Fun Facts
Voted as UNESCO creative gastronomic city in 2017
The first country outside the US that sold coca cola
Has more bird species than the entire continental USA
Elected their first female president in 1999
Population: 4.35 million (2021)
29,157 square miles, which makes it slightly smaller than South Carolina
The canal was finished in August, 1914
Some local slang and expressions ¡Vámonos de arranque!
last visited march 2023
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