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  1. Altahabana avatar

    Re: Plane tickets to Havana

    by Altahabana 30 May 2012

    Some comments. +Mexico City+ 1. Most days there are three non-stops from Mexico City on *Interjet* (budget Mexican carrier), *AeroMexi…

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    RE: Weekend in Panama City

    by CCJohn 30 May 2012

    Go to the top of Ancon Hiii (a/k/a Quarry Heights) and enjoy the two outlooks over looking the city and the Canal area. Also, on the side…

  3. panamajoules avatar

    Re: Boquete Spanish school and Panama with kids

    by panamajoules 30 May 2012

    Hola Dr. Niki, Yes, sometimes it's cheaper to go through Costa Rica, but you really have to do your research and compare the costs at…

  4. sendar avatar

    RE: Book exchange in Panama City (or Cartagena)?

    by sendar 30 May 2012

    Yeah, that's the store I went to. They had a couple of LP city guides, but nothing about Colombia or South America. It's a good store…

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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…

  6. eddystonelightkeep avatar

    RE: Weekend in Panama City

    by eddystonelightkeep 30 May 2012

    to whom it may concern, i have no vested interest in Mamallenacorp, or any of its subsidiaries.

  7. box-of-rain avatar

    RE: Book exchange in Panama City (or Cartagena)?

    by box-of-rain 30 May 2012

    Was the ”bookstore on Via Argentina” called the Argosy bookstore? If not, you might consider looking that place up. I was in there sever…

  8. eddystonelightkeep avatar

    RE: Panama City, And Beyond

    by eddystonelightkeep 29 May 2012

    In 11 days i spent 5 nights in Bocas (RT flight), 4 in PC (per necessity of connections, including a half canal boat tour), and 2 on the…

  9. sendar avatar

    Book exchange in Panama City (or Cartagena)?

    by sendar 28 May 2012

    I'm having a hard time finding a book exchange in Panama City. I've got the LP 'Central America on a shoestring' that I would like to…

  10. MrRed avatar

    RE: Panama City, And Beyond

    by MrRed 28 May 2012

    For the mountains, try El Valle. Though there aren't as many services for travelers, it is a nice alternative to Boquete and much more…

  11. tombali avatar

    RE: Panama City, And Beyond

    by tombali 28 May 2012

    just got back from Bocas,good place to stay is casa max very near las brisas ,was $ 20 single,great room with bathroom,hammock,wi-fi Checke…

  12. gypsytoes avatar

    RE: Shuttles to Granada from Airport - Cost

    by gypsytoes 26 May 2012

    Paxeos offers a shuttle service from the airport to Granada. [http://www.paxeos.com/aboutus.php?lang=en]. You can reserve online for a…

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    RE: Panama City, And Beyond

    by BeardoUK 25 May 2012

    If you are wanting the excessive luxury of AC, you might consider the Hotel Milan. http://www.hotelmilan.com.pa/ They have a standard…

  14. Jonnyb333 avatar

    RE: Sacanagem

    by Jonnyb333 25 May 2012

    Sacanagem boat captained by Frederico from Colombia to Panama. DO NOT TAKE Captain- 3/10 Boats condition- 8/10 Safety- 3/10 Food- 3/10…

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    RE: Think twice before taking Sacanagem from San Blas to Cartagena

    by Jonnyb333 25 May 2012

    Captain- 3/10 Boats condition- 8/10 Safety- 3/10 Food- 3/10 Overall experience- 4/10 The Captain Our captain was an absolute, (pardo…

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    RE: Advice for US folks to Cuba with no affiliations, just travel

    by peloblanco 25 May 2012

    The usual thorough and spot-on advice, Rosa, but I found your opening statements rather. US citizens who wish to fly to Cuba, at least…

  17. weetbix456 avatar

    Central America - Lingo of a Gringo

    by weetbix456 23 May 2012

    Heya'll!! Just arrived into Panama City after spending over 3 months travelling down from Mexico City. Life's a hoot. I've been trying…

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    RE: re: Costa Rica to Panama Canal day trip

    by SoloHobo 23 May 2012

    From where in Costa Rica? Impossible unless you fly, if there even is a morning flight and an evening flight back. Figure $500 R/T.…

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    RE: Costa Rica - Panama - Columbia - Ecuador

    by SoloHobo 23 May 2012

    From where in Costa Rica? Impossible unless you fly, if there even is a morning flight and an evening flight back. PC is 17 hours from…

  20. eddystonelightkeep avatar

    RE: Panama City, And Beyond

    by eddystonelightkeep 23 May 2012

    Hotel las Brisas, if you get to Bocas Town

  21. celia2233 avatar

    Re: Where should we stay in Panama City

    by celia2233 23 May 2012

    Try La Estancia on Ancon Hill. 3 star but clean and comfortable. Although in the city it is in a green park area surrounded by birds,…

  22. liveinamovie avatar

    Re: Panama City, And Beyond

    by liveinamovie 23 May 2012

    Hi, San Blas is nothing to compare with Bocas - these are two different experiences. San Blas is more tranquil and authentic and less…

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    Ecuador August 17-26 Please Help w/Itinenrary

    by saylove75 23 May 2012

    Hello, We are traveling to Ecuador at the end of August (from NYC). We would like to explore beaches and nature. 1.There are flights…

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    RE: Where should we stay in Panama City

    by maliante 22 May 2012

    I talked to Jack who has casa ramerez and he said it's perfect for a family with teens. http://casaramirezpanama.com/ the is a canapoy…

  25. box-of-rain avatar

    RE: Arriving at Tocumen airport at 1:30AM

    by box-of-rain 22 May 2012

    I would recommend just grabbing a taxi into PC from the airport. Much more expensive than a bus ($25 or so), but a much faster and easier…

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