Visited Panama for 7 days. Great experience. Scene is active. Pricing fair.
Spent $64/day. Best part: GFE quality.
Overall: 8/10. Would return.
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Panama — overrated?
Started by EdinburghEd · 5 Mar 2026 · 2496 views
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I'd rate it similarly. Solid 9/10 destination.
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7 Mar 2026 at 14:59
Not sure I agree about that area. I found a different part to be better value.
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8 Mar 2026 at 13:08
This matches my experience. Panama is one of my favorites.
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9 Mar 2026 at 13:36
Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.
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11 Mar 2026 at 01:18
This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since the new laws came in. Current prices are about the same than what's described here.
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11 Mar 2026 at 21:47
Interesting take but I think you overpaid. Try negotiating next time.
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12 Mar 2026 at 23:54
Adding my experience from last month.
The scene has changed a bit since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 20%.
The scene has changed a bit since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 20%.
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13 Mar 2026 at 17:20
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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14 Mar 2026 at 03:46
I'd also recommend downloading Maps.me before you go. Essential.
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14 Mar 2026 at 14:41
Adding my experience from 3 weeks ago.
The scene has improved since pre-COVID. Biggest change: better quality overall.
The scene has improved since pre-COVID. Biggest change: better quality overall.
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16 Mar 2026 at 02:28
Saving this thread for my trip planning. Gold mine of information.
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17 Mar 2026 at 10:06
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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18 Mar 2026 at 23:53
Interesting take but I think you overpaid. Try negotiating next time.
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I'd also recommend downloading WhatsApp before you go. Essential.
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19 Mar 2026 at 17:28
This matches my experience. Panama is one of my favorites.
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20 Mar 2026 at 01:32
Not sure I agree about that area. I found the outskirts to be better value.
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20 Mar 2026 at 17:15
Interesting take but I think you overpaid. Try going midweek next time.
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21 Mar 2026 at 07:44
Adding my experience from last month.
The scene has changed a bit since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more online activity.
The scene has changed a bit since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more online activity.
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23 Mar 2026 at 05:45
Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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