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The modern part of Panama city is extremely nice . Beauiful skyscrapers ,lots of glass buildings and especially the sea. They are lined with the beautiful sea .There is also a few nice malls and a good variety of restaurants . Avoid the interior part .We didn' feel safe and there is nothing to see.Do not miss Casco Viejo ( old town) .Magnificent! And a great view of the Modern city.

One of the more fascinating cities that my wife and I have been. The people are very warm and friendly. The weather is tropical so expect heat, humidity and all that comes with it. Restaurants, bistros and bars are aplenty. Cost of living isn't too bad provided you don't frequent the tourist areas.Transport is easy. Taxis are everywhere. The local buses are not necessarily on time due to traffic conditions but reliable nonetheless. The metro is at it's infancy but it's great commute along the banking and commercial districtsPanama is right now the hub of Central America and is experiencing a heavy influx of people from Venezuela & Colombia.It's a very safe city and staying out late is not a problem but always be alert and have your spidey senses turned on.International Living magazine voted Panama as the #1 country for retirement and we don't disagree!We highly recommend a visit to Panama to experience the vibrance, warmth and friendliness on a personal level.

This is NOT a quaint little city. It is rapidly growing both up and out. Many high rises, more under construction and some in the shadows of shanties. It is not laid out for the benefit of tourists. The major sites are miles from each other and although there is a new metro, it is for the benefit of the citizens and not the tourists. It doesn't go anywhere a tourist might want to go. But the taxis are inexpensive and a great choice. Be sure to agree upon the price before you get in the taxis.The most puzzling aspect of Panama City is the absence of street signs. You can walk blocks on a street before you can find the name. The signs are not consistently located, one might be on a building or on a post in the middle of the street.. Also finding a map of Panama City was difficult. It seems that the Hop-On, Hop-Off bus had one of the few and it was a sketch. Regarding the Hop-On, Hop-Off bus; it is a good choice if you have LOTS of time. We purchased the three day pass and for two of those days they were operating on a different schedule than the published one. We spent lots of time waiting for a bus. In the best of circumstances it runs only hourly. But the recorded tour, in many languages, and the people working on the bus were pleasant and charming.

My friend and I arrived on a Friday afternoon, staying near the airport. Then the next morning we had a guided tour by car into and thru Panama City. The city is hugh and rapidly growing, with lots of construction in all directions. I was amazed at the countless high rises and lovely modern architecture of the city. The trip along the city oceanfront is stunning, and then you see the new parklike improvements along the ocean as you near the Old City. Then you cross the bridge over the Panama Canal. On our return we stayed overnight in the Old City at the Magnolia Hotel so we could walk the oceanfront at night and look across at the beautiful night lights of downtown Panama City. The city has a vast number of restaurants of all crusines and prices. Truly, it is a must see if visiting Panama.

Panama City is home to the most unfriendly people I have ever encountered. Many are just plain rude. They generally appear to be angry and unhappy. A very pleasant exception are the taxi drivers.

I was very pleasantly surprised to find that this city is relatively clean, orderly, and offers a host of activities to suit your fancy. Tons of excellent restaurants from cheap to expensive.

We only had about a hour or so here but it was charming. If we had more time we would have returned for dinner in one of the Plazas. It was a carnival day and many places were closed so we didn't get the full picture.

this is for travelers coming to Panama City, Panama. First of all, my city has no beaches..we do have palm trees but no beaches. Panama City is a major city, looking more like Los Angeles than Los Cabos. For the visitor about 4 days in the city is long enough to see the major attractions including the locks at the canal, the old city and other highlights. And, it is not inexpensive, quite the contrary again more like LA than some small Mexican village. The US dollar is vended from all the ATMs and you will need plenty of them to enjoy your time here All this said, do come and visit, just don't expect a laid back Caribbean experience.

We have been traveling through Panama City for years, with occasional night stays. It has always impressed us with its world class, ever-growing skyline and its friendly peopleWhile airport transportation by cab is pricey, the Metro keeps improving with new buses and a subway we have not yet tried. The new Tocumen airport terminal is well under construction. It will be great to finally be able to walk through the terminal that for many years was only a model under the Plexiglas dome by the escalators in the old terminal.While prices are steadily going up, Panama offers good value and vibrant community life. I am not a big shopping mall fan, but they have a few that are truly world class. And their banking facilities are amazing, with well over 80 banks from around the world.Highly recommended!

My wife and I rented a condo in he El Cangrejo barrio, Via Argentina general area. Taxi's are plentiful throughout the city. In fact, very plentiful. From El cangrejo to the Miraflores Visitor Center or Amador Causeway or Casco Viejoi about $6 or $7. We used the same driver most of the time, calling him on our Verizon cell phones (without any sim card adaptation.) We had friends and family visiting us, and the outline was Casco Viejo one day and lunch there, either the Miraflores Locks Center one day or the partial canal transit (150 pp for 6 hour tour) then for the third day the Amador Causeway and lunch there, tour of Balboa on return, and drop off at Albrook Mall, and Metro ride back to Via Argentina Metro Station. Traffic is absolutely horrible in Panama City. Do not even think of renting a car here. Certainly a week is more than enough for Panama City. In retrospect, I think even though we had the full month condo rental, we should have packed light and flown to David and spent a couple of days in Boquete. Of course in P.C. there are excursions to Gatun Lake, Contadora Island, etc., but those did not interest us. Best to spend a few days in P.C., then move on to Boquete or Bocas del Toro.

I like the great shopping malls everywhere, and the modern architecture.I dislike the heat of the city, as this city is located in a tropical country

We found the architecture, shops quite fun and delicious food. There is a lot of history here and it's quite interesting to see the old ragged areas with restoration happening right next door to each other. Great views of the cityscape as well.

Panama City is vibrant and exciting. I prefer nature and small places and yet I adore this city. Travelling anywhere you must be smart with your surroundings. I felt safe in all the areas I visited. Friendly people

I had serious problems in moving around in this city. Only VERY few (2-3%?) of the streets had names and, even if you have a good map, it is hard to walk around to find an address, e.g. a restaurant. In the old city more street had signs.As for the city what surprised me most was the abundancy of the tall buildings with interesting architectural designs. The new metro is very convenient and safe. Humidity feels too high to walk comfortablyWe stayed 4 nights but I felt 2-3 nights would be sufficient.

I moved to Panama last year after visiting several times. We live in the interior so visiting Panama City every couple of months, I am constantly experiencing something new. I hear it said many times but it is very true that Panama is a third-world country with first-class amenities. The city has great hotels, amazing restaurants and so many things to do. Panamanian people are extremely friendly. One bit of advice would be that even though Panama markets itself as bilingual, outside of the hotels and major restaurants, English is hard to come by. But Panamanians are always willing to work with you to figure out how to communicate. The city has a great night life (Calle Uruguay) and the best place to view the city in the evening is from Tantalo Rooftop Bar! The airport is a hub for most Central American traffic so all major airlines offer reasonable rates to fly here. Overall - its a GREAT city!