Safety info for Panama:
General: More caution needed but manageable.
Watch Out: Pickpocketing in crowded bars.
Scams: Overpriced bar touts.
Stay smart, stay safe.
Common scams in Panama
Started by LondonPunter · 13 Mar 2026 · 1753 views
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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14 Mar 2026 at 19:52
This matches my experience. Panama is underrated.
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14 Mar 2026 at 21:55
Interesting take but I think you overpaid. Try negotiating next time.
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15 Mar 2026 at 19:17
Saving this thread for my trip planning. Gold mine of information.
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16 Mar 2026 at 22:16
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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17 Mar 2026 at 01:50
Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.
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18 Mar 2026 at 13:36
This matches my experience. Panama is great value.
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19 Mar 2026 at 09:37
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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20 Mar 2026 at 03:48
How does it compare to Thailand?
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20 Mar 2026 at 23:58
What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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21 Mar 2026 at 01:08
Agreed on all points. Make sure to get a local SIM.
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21 Mar 2026 at 10:47
Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were lower when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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21 Mar 2026 at 17:12
Agreed on all points. Make sure to get a local SIM.
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22 Mar 2026 at 20:02
With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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24 Mar 2026 at 03:40
Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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24 Mar 2026 at 17:06
With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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25 Mar 2026 at 18:23
Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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27 Mar 2026 at 05:22
What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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27 Mar 2026 at 09:49
Agreed on all points. Make sure to use a VPN.
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