Current pricing for Panama:
Short Time: Budget $30-50, Mid $50-80, Premium $80-150+
Long Time: 2-3x short time rate
Tips: Pay agreed price.
What are others paying?
Long stay in Panama — costs
Started by BuffaloBill · 26 Feb 2026 · 2333 views
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Agreed on all points. Make sure to get a local SIM.
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Saving this thread for my trip planning. Gold mine of information.
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Been going for years. The scene has shifted a bit but still good.
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I'd rate it similarly. Solid 9/10 destination.
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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4 Mar 2026 at 09:48
Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.
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I was there in January and prices were great value.
Spent about $93/day all-in. Quality was excellent.
My tip: midweek is golden hour.
Spent about $93/day all-in. Quality was excellent.
My tip: midweek is golden hour.
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Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since last year. Current prices are higher than what's described here.
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How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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Agreed on all points. Make sure to get a local SIM.
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Been going for years. The scene has improved recently.
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Been going for years. The scene has improved recently.
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Just booked my flights! Thanks for the motivation.
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Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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Not sure I agree about that area. I found the outskirts to be better value.
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100% agree. The variety is hard to beat.
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Agreed on all points. Make sure to book hotels in advance.
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17 Mar 2026 at 21:13
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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