Has anyone been to Panama recently? Looking for the latest intel.
Specifically interested in:
- Current price ranges
- Best areas right now
- Any safety concerns to be aware of
- New venues worth checking out
I was there a while back and had a mixed time. Wondering if things have changed.
Keen to hear from anyone who has been recently.
Cheers
Panama — meeting locals vs agency girls
Started by OrlandoOscar · 25 Feb 2026 · 1772 views
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25 Feb 2026 at 18:45
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26 Feb 2026 at 16:45
Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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28 Feb 2026 at 03:45
Been going for years. Scene has shifted a bit but still good.
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1 Mar 2026 at 16:45
Can confirm. Was there recently and everything checks out.
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2 Mar 2026 at 16:45
Word of caution — some online profiles are fake. Other than that, great destination.
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4 Mar 2026 at 06:45
Agreed on all points. Make sure to bring small bills.
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4 Mar 2026 at 19:45
Great report, thanks for sharing. Had a similar experience there last month.
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Adding my experience: scene has improved since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 15-20%.
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7 Mar 2026 at 14:45
What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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Also recommend downloading Google Translate before you go. Essential.
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9 Mar 2026 at 15:45
Did you use local sites or find girls at the hotel?
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10 Mar 2026 at 21:45
Been going for years. Scene has improved recently.
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12 Mar 2026 at 16:45
First time was good but could have been better. Second time was much better. Experience makes all the difference.
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13 Mar 2026 at 18:45
Quick question — how was the ATM situation?
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13 Mar 2026 at 19:45
Word of caution — be careful with street touts. Other than that, great destination.
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13 Mar 2026 at 21:45
This matches my experience. Panama is great value for money.
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16 Mar 2026 at 07:45
Great report, thanks for sharing. Had a similar experience there last month.
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+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Solid destination.
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