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| *Travel Tips>>>Panama Travel Tips |
Has anyone on here been to PANAMA?..in central america? |
Travel Info what did ya think of it? Travel Tips I live here, and it's great. Panama City will come as a shock as you probably won't expect a cosmopolitan city. The beaches are great, and there's a beach to suit your needs. One of the best breaks frequented by top rank surfers in the world is in Panama (bet you didn't know that). Boquete has ranked high in the list of places for Americans to retire. Panamanian coffee has recently been recognized as one of the best in the world, in fact the most expensive pound of coffee in the world is from Panama (no BS). Hope that helps! Others Most of the country is very hot (except Boquete/Volcan areas), the local food is not as good as in neighboring countries, it is quite safe (except for Colon). It is well worth a visit. I used to live there and I always go back and forth,I love it ! The weather is lovely (hot),the coffee is the best (I can't get enough of Cafe Duran). And the people are very friendly and nice.Especially in my town (Chorrera). I lived in Ancon and Balboa as a child. When I go now, I usually stay in Chorrera and Arraijan. I am Panamanian currently living in Texas. If you have never been there you might find things that you do not expect to see..It is very americanize because of the dollar. It is Hot and humid and fairly safe. People love to Party and drink a lot. Food can be a challenge if you are used to american food. I took two of my American friends and they did not enjoy the food...you can always go to Fridays or Bennigans and eat your American food. I would say that compared to most of the big cities in the US Panama can be quite cheap for many things and sometimes you will find things at the same price of the U.S. Been there, lived there (not anymore though). Yes it is very hot except in the mountains which is more than just Volcan and Boquete. True, very americanized in many senses because of the influence of the dollar (Balboa as it is known there). As for food, if you like american food (fat and greasy) then good luck with your heart but you will also find those places with american food in Panama. The food is I must say, delicious. Have some baked carimanolas or empanadas, have a Sancocho de Gallina or Arroz con Pollo. And that is just a little. Drink some natural fruit juices. You can find almost anything there, if you happen to dislike the local food (poor you) then there is plenty of international restaurants to catter your taste as well. You can eat good food cheap or also spend a lot of money. The capital can be a shock, specially because people drive like animals (sorry, had to say it even though I am panamanian). People are also very laid back and some traits such as the "juega vivo" can be VERY VERY annoying for those of us who have grown accustomed to more proper social behaviour. All in all an interesting mix and yes, I love to go there. http://www.FocusOnPanama.com/ |
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