Visiting Panama? Read This How-To First
Only a week remains in my two month stay in Panama, so I thought it would be useful to condense everything I've learned here to make it easier for future travelers. Panama City is one of my favorite places in the world. It's a perfect blend of "frontier spirit." With comfortable city life, good prices, and nearby cities and towns to explore. In list form, here are my recommendations for Panama: 1. When in Panama City, check out Casco Viejo before you decide on a place to stay. It's a two dollar cab ride from anything in the city and it feels like a totally different country. Manolo Caracol, located in Casco Viejo, is considered to be the best restaurant in Panama, despite only costing $20 for the prix fixe menu. 2. The best place to go outside of Panama City is Boquete. The weather is cool, there's tons to do, and it's the total opposite of Panama City - perfect for a break. 3. Grocery shopping in Panama City is excellent. El Rey, Super 99, a...