Visited Panama for 5 days. Great experience. Scene is as described. Pricing up slightly.
Spent $74/day. Best part: friendliness.
Overall: 8.5/10. Solid destination.
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Panama accommodation guide
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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17 Mar 2026 at 23:43
Agreed on all points. Make sure to book hotels in advance.
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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19 Mar 2026 at 04:28
I was there in March and prices were great value.
Spent about $54/day all-in. Quality was above average.
My tip: midweek is golden hour.
Spent about $54/day all-in. Quality was above average.
My tip: midweek is golden hour.
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20 Mar 2026 at 06:11
Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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I was there in March and prices were great value.
Spent about $81/day all-in. Quality was good.
My tip: go early evening for best selection.
Spent about $81/day all-in. Quality was good.
My tip: go early evening for best selection.
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22 Mar 2026 at 02:25
How does it compare to Czech Republic?
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22 Mar 2026 at 10:30
Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.
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24 Mar 2026 at 03:46
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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24 Mar 2026 at 13:48
Quick question — how was the Uber availability?
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Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.
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25 Mar 2026 at 11:17
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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25 Mar 2026 at 11:50
Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.
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25 Mar 2026 at 19:54
How does it compare to Germany?
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Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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Adding my experience from 3 weeks ago.
The scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more competition.
The scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more competition.
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26 Mar 2026 at 12:51
Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were higher when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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26 Mar 2026 at 20:28
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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