Good neighborhoods to stay in (Panama City)
Jul 2, 2015, 3:07 pm
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Good neighborhoods to stay in (Panama City)
Hi all,
I'm trying to figure out where to stay in Panama City (in early September if it makes a difference), and I keep reading contradicting things about all of the neighbourhoods.
Does anyone have insight as to which neighbourhoods are best to stay in? I will be there for approximately 2 days.
Thanks!
Erica
I'm trying to figure out where to stay in Panama City (in early September if it makes a difference), and I keep reading contradicting things about all of the neighbourhoods.
Does anyone have insight as to which neighbourhoods are best to stay in? I will be there for approximately 2 days.
Thanks!
Erica
Jul 2, 2015, 5:02 pm
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I think a lot of it depends on your preferences. I enjoy urban experiences and usually stay in mid- to upscale chain hotels where I can earn or use points. When in Panama City, I focus on the El Cangrejo neighborhood, which is a relatively safe area filled with many Hiltons, Hyatts, and Marriotts.
On the other hand, if I were a beach person, I might want to stay in one of the beach areas instead. If I liked to stay in B&Bs and charm-filled, non-chain hotels, I might enjoy staying in Casco Viejo.
What are your preferences? What have you heard or read about the various neighborhoods?
On the other hand, if I were a beach person, I might want to stay in one of the beach areas instead. If I liked to stay in B&Bs and charm-filled, non-chain hotels, I might enjoy staying in Casco Viejo.
What are your preferences? What have you heard or read about the various neighborhoods?
Jul 3, 2015, 9:07 pm
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I think a lot of it depends on your preferences. I enjoy urban experiences and usually stay in mid- to upscale chain hotels where I can earn or use points. When in Panama City, I focus on the El Cangrejo neighborhood, which is a relatively safe area filled with many Hiltons, Hyatts, and Marriotts.
On the other hand, if I were a beach person, I might want to stay in one of the beach areas instead. If I liked to stay in B&Bs and charm-filled, non-chain hotels, I might enjoy staying in Casco Viejo.
What are your preferences? What have you heard or read about the various neighborhoods?
On the other hand, if I were a beach person, I might want to stay in one of the beach areas instead. If I liked to stay in B&Bs and charm-filled, non-chain hotels, I might enjoy staying in Casco Viejo.
What are your preferences? What have you heard or read about the various neighborhoods?
Jul 3, 2015, 10:19 pm
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Panama City is relatively small, access to tourist stuff should be easy anywhere within the city limits. For work purpose I stay in Obarrio, have not had any safety concerns even past midnight. It is the bank district so might not be so low-cost compare to other areas.