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  1. 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…

  2. kenko avatar

    Re: Non beach suggestions in Panama

    by kenko 24 April 2012

    If you want to hike rainforest, go to the town set inside an extinct volcano- El Valle de Anton. It's only 2.5 hours from Panama City…

  3. kenko avatar

    Re: Panama in July - Surf Towns-Food- Explore

    by kenko 30 March 2012

    San Carlos is a 90-minute bus ride from PC. Santa Catalina is a 7-hour bus ride, less of a drive on good roads if you rent a car. Scroll…

  4. GoedV avatar

    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…

  5. kenko avatar

    Re: 12 Days in Panama Feedback on Itinerary and Transport

    by kenko 18 February 2012

    Not enough time to comfortably enjoy all those great destinations. Here's how to maximize your time-- Fly to Bocas del Toro immediatel…

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    Re: 8 or 9 Day Trip to Panama....Feedback Mucho Appreciated!!

    by kenko 15 February 2012

    You can do Bocas del Toro and visit the San Blas within your 8-9 day time frame. Let me suggest something to you which will add a…

  7. kenko avatar

    Re: Cool spots and rental car

    by kenko 13 February 2012

    Buses are cheap in Panama-- but with 5 of you I'd opt for a SUV or Van. The top Panamanian spot for visitors is Bocas del Toro- a…

  8. Panamachris avatar

    RE: Unpack in Panama

    by Panamachris 06 February 2012

    I live in El Valle in Panama. It is beautiful and tranquil with a variety of places to stay, I'm sure you can find $30 if staying for…

  9. chinleca avatar

    Re: Itinerary help - Boquete worth the time?

    by chinleca 07 December 2010

    One possiblilty might be to visit El Valle del Anton, just a few hours from Panama City. I haven't been there, nor have I been to Boquete,…

  10. eva0000 avatar

    Review of 2 weeks in Panama

    by eva0000 25 October 2010

    Hi there, Thought I'd write a short review of my experiences in Panama the last two weeks: - Was there from 8-22 october, although…

  11. jaxmax avatar

    RE: Traveling to Panama while pregnant?

    by jaxmax 17 October 2010

    I'd firstly check that you have appropriate travel insurance in case you did have any problems, and not go too far off the beaten track.…

  12. steve99pro avatar

    Tour to Anton Valley/El Valle

    by steve99pro 17 June 2010

    Hello, I'm interested in taking a full-day tour to El Valle (the Anton Valley) in Panama in early July and will be traveling by myself.…

  13. pdxtrav avatar

    Boquete vs. El Valle

    by pdxtrav 19 February 2010

    My girlfriend and I (both 26) are heading to Panama next week and we're debating between stopping off in Boquete or El Valle de Anton.…

  14. petebrugger avatar

    RE: Interesting Stops Between Panama City & Boquete (Other Than El Valle)?

    by petebrugger 02 February 2010

    santa fe is awesome to! not having been to el valle i cant compare, but apparently its the same (ish) - nice quiet village, stunning scenery…

  15. AndrewGW avatar

    RE: rent a house

    by AndrewGW 07 April 2009

    El Valle is about 2 hours by bus from the Panama City bus station (Albrook Terminal) and I think it's $3.50. Nice little village - not…

  16. like2travel avatar

    RE: 4 days in /around Panama City, questions

    by like2travel 11 March 2009

    A nice daytrip is to the volcano crater town of El Valle de Anton.

  17. Barkey avatar

    Re: Panama Travel

    by Barkey 27 January 2009

    Hi there, The main thing you need to realize about getting around in Panama is that the PanAmerican Highway is the main/only highway…

  18. marcs44 avatar

    Trip Report - Panama Costa Rica

    by marcs44 16 January 2009

    Hi, I always find people's trip reports on here to be pretty helpful so I wanted to add mine to the mix. A friend and I had 9 days ove…

  19. gypsytoes avatar

    Bus Hopping through Panama

    by gypsytoes 05 January 2009

    I have just returned from a 3 week bus hopping extravaganza through Panama. We flew into PC, hopped into a taxi and looked for a room…

  20. chicocat avatar

    Itinerary Advice, please?

    by chicocat 06 October 2008

    Hi I am planning a 14 to 16-day trip to Panama. I've sorted out most of what & where I want, but could use some advice. My plan so…

  21. AndrewGW avatar

    RE: Panama or Nicaragua

    by AndrewGW 07 March 2008

    Also, medical services for any emergency with your 4-year old are much better in Panama than Nicaragua - I have a 7-year old so know about…

  22. caldnj avatar

    RE: Panama Itinerary

    by caldnj 17 December 2007

    My family and I visited Panama for about three weeks in Jan/Feb of this year, including Panama City, the San Blas Islands, Bocas del Toro,…

  23. heyunclejeff avatar

    El Valle

    by heyunclejeff 18 November 2007

    The main street is basically the only commercial street through town. I have stayed twice at the Hotel Residencial and recommend it.…

  24. AndrewGW avatar

    El Valle

    by AndrewGW 18 November 2007

    I was just up there today looking at a new hotel... Anton Valley Hotel just opened 3 days ago and the owners have done a great job -…

  25. caldnj avatar

    Car Rental/m/hotel in Portebello

    by caldnj 08 October 2007


    My family and I were in Panama for about three weeks earlier this year, spending a few days each in Panama City, the San Blas Islands,…

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