Returned from 7 days in Panama.
Accommodation:
Serviced apartment near the action. $40/night.
Scene:
Improved recently. Fair pricing.
Highlights:
Great provider on day 3.
Overall: 7.5/10 - Would return.
Happy to answer questions.
Panama — 10 day trip report
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I'd rate it similarly. Solid 7/10 destination.
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This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since last year. Current prices are actually lower than what's described here.
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9 Mar 2026 at 12:44
Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.
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10 Mar 2026 at 20:58
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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Saving this thread for my trip planning. Gold mine of information.
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Quick question — how was the wifi?
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Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were lower when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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Interesting take but I think you overpaid. Try going midweek next time.
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I was there in February and prices were slightly higher.
Spent about $85/day all-in. Quality was good.
My tip: the late night crowd is different.
Spent about $85/day all-in. Quality was good.
My tip: the late night crowd is different.
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Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.
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With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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Quick question — how was the Uber availability?
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since the pandemic. Current prices are higher than what's described here.
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Interesting take but I think you overpaid. Try going midweek next time.
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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27 Mar 2026 at 10:10
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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