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RE: Weekend in Panama City

by maliante 30 May 2012

For a nice little hint of island life you can take a day trip to isla taboga which is off the coast of PC and there are shuttles from…
One month in Costa Rica/Panama

by 15ArtVandelay 15 May 2012

I am taking a one month trip to Central America starting August 20th. Flying into San jose and leaving from Panama City. This is my rough…
hiking tips Panama

by GoedV 26 February 2012

I am just back from travelling through Panama for a month with a friend. I wish I would have had more time to discover this country as…
Re: DIVING

by kenko 17 February 2012

Whale sharks are elusive creatures. They are known to pass through the waters of Coiba National Park off Santa Catalina, but seeing…
Accommodation on Isla Taboga

by dutchmarko 14 January 2012

Hi, I've just come back from a few days on Taboga Island (the small one just off the coast of Panama City). Before I went I did a bit…
Re: Panama with toddler and baby

by ie60 12 December 2011

I'm surprised by the car seats advice you received. It sounds really impractical. If you were hiring a car maybe (although car hire firms…
Re: where to celebrate New year in Panama

by ie60 14 October 2011

Then maybe Isla Taboga would be the place for you to go - an hour's ferry ride from Panama City - well-known for its new year's eve celebrat…
Re: Panama in November

by rkondivers 12 September 2011

You can book whale-watching trips leaving from Panama City, catch a ferry to Isla Taboga just to look around (main attraction is the beach…
RE: immigration: leaving panama for columbia by boat

by Stuart333 24 August 2011

Since I've been here the club on Ave Balboa has never been an option, it seems to be more for local people with power boats and so on.…
RE: Stuck in Panama City for five days! Any suggestion on what to do?

by wulfruny 24 June 2011

San Blas may be within your budget, depending on what kind of accommodation you like. Shuttle is $25 each way (at least was in 09). …
Feedback on my 10-day Panama itinerary

by tcolledge 19 June 2011

Hello, My boyfriend and I will be travelling to Panama after visiting Costa Rica, and would appreciate some feedback on our itinerary.…
RE: Where to go with kids in Panama?

by enepi 12 March 2011

Hi just left the same reply for another poster: Hello One good place to go is Parque Metropolitano. A bit to the northern side but…
RE: Kids

by enepi 12 March 2011

Hello One good place to go is Parque Metropolitano. A bit to the northern side but within the city It is a relaxed walk up to the lookout…
RE: Pedasi?

by enepi 12 March 2011

Hello just back from Panamá 2 days ago. Suggestions: you can see wildlife in a few places close to the city: Parque Metropolitano (mon…
Panama City trip report

by HomeSkillet 09 March 2011

Recently returned from four great days in Panama City. I asked some good questions here at LP TT before leaving and got some good responses…
RE: Questions about Panama Canal cruises and Isla Taboga

by HomeSkillet 24 February 2011

Thanks Joe! And doble gracias for the ferry sked link too!
RE: In Search of Laid Back Beach Town

by 2travel2know 23 February 2011

Check Las Lajas beach in Chiriquí province. You could also check Taboga Island, Playa Leona La Chorrera (do they have accomodation now?),…
RE: A Week in Panama City.... What to do?

by Pyrrha 09 February 2011

This place gets really good word of mouth, but I haven't stayed there (past my hosteling days, I think): http://mamallena.com/index.html…
RE: Panama for three or four days

by fluffy_bunny 08 February 2011

[The Canal|http://joestrippin.blogspot.com/2010/09/ditch.html] (specifically Miraflores Locks) is easily done on a day trip either by…
RE: A Week in Panama City.... What to do?

by wulfruny 02 February 2011

Hostel Mamallena is a good place to stay - around $10/night. A trip to San Blas would be nice - $25 each way transportation (each), then…
RE: Questions about Panama Canal cruises and Isla Taboga

by fluffy_bunny 21 January 2011

I thoroughly enjoyed Casco Antiguo (new name). it's sort of done in layers. There are several square blocks where there are tourist police…
RE: Questions about Panama Canal cruises and Isla Taboga

by HomeSkillet 21 January 2011

Thanks for the Casco Viejo link. Sounds dodgy. Too bad. Of course, I don't know any better so I'll prolly check it out anyway.... …
RE: Questions about Panama Canal cruises and Isla Taboga

by peej 21 January 2011

Here is a link to a thread regarding Casco Viejo http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/thread.jspa?threadID=1972408&messageID=18044128#1804…
RE: Casco Viejo

by fluffy_bunny 27 November 2010

The Old City sort of degrades gradually. There are several square blocks that have tourist police every 100 meters or so. Then the next…
Re: Costa Rica/ Panama

by rudolfm 29 June 2010

I'm not sure if this lady is trying to be funny or what . Unless you like a lot of rain this is not the best time to go to Panama or…