Panama City

[Dave1027]

Glad to hear that Habanos is open.

[JohnJay879]

I have not had the PLEASURE of going through that test nor heard the details about it and cannot answer your question.

Mellow.

You do get a piece of paper saying that you are negative.

Good to go!

Also, habanos is open. FYI.

[Mellowg]

Do you get a piece of paper that says you're negative if you pass?

I have not had the PLEASURE of going through that test nor heard the details about it and cannot answer your question.

Mellow.

[YippieKayay]

Yes.

But you can get tested directly at the Airport upon arrival. I believe it is us$50

Mellow.

Silly question but do you get a piece of paper that says you're negative if you pass? I'm starting to think I could connect through Panama, stay one night, get my covid test for $50, then fly to Colombia.

[Mellowg]

Is Panama requiring a test? Thanks!

Yes.

But you can get tested directly at the Airport upon arrival. I believe it is us$50

Mellow.

[Brother P]

I really don't know what is the current state of things with hotels. Only 36% of the hotels opened up when the restrictions were lifted. Due to all bio-protocols, my guess is that every hotel is not chica friendly. Casinos and restaurants are open again, but with limited capacity and observing social distancing. All bars and the like remain closed, with no light at the end of the tunnel for those businesses. All people mobility restrictions were lifted this past Sunday, but a curfew remains in effect from 11 pm thru 5 am. Beaches were also opened this past weekend but with restrictions also, no alcohol allowed on the beach and groups of only 7 people (family trips).

My guess is if that you rent a house at the beach with pool and the like, you might have some decent fun if you are able to arrange with one of the available providers, from which freelancers on the classifieds are the only source of fun right now. This would be a time to enforce the lower rate, since the are very few who can afford mongering due to the economy crash.

Thanks bro! Sounds like I better stick with more familiar places for right now.

[GauntMan]

So the Hyatt is the best chica friendly hotels? Is it actally called the Hyatt places? Is Panama requiring a test? Thanks!

I really don't know what is the current state of things with hotels. Only 36% of the hotels opened up when the restrictions were lifted. Due to all bio-protocols, my guess is that every hotel is not chica friendly. Casinos and restaurants are open again, but with limited capacity and observing social distancing. All bars and the like remain closed, with no light at the end of the tunnel for those businesses. All people mobility restrictions were lifted this past Sunday, but a curfew remains in effect from 11 pm thru 5 am. Beaches were also opened this past weekend but with restrictions also, no alcohol allowed on the beach and groups of only 7 people (family trips).

My guess is if that you rent a house at the beach with pool and the like, you might have some decent fun if you are able to arrange with one of the available providers, from which freelancers on the classifieds are the only source of fun right now. This would be a time to enforce the lower rate, since the are very few who can afford mongering due to the economy crash.

[Brother P]

ALL BARS are still closed.

but there are a few ladies (3 or 4 depending) awaiting your pleasure at the small restaurant around the corner of Habanos

Mellow.

So the Hyatt is the best chica friendly hotels? Is it actúally called the Hyatt places? Is Panama requiring a test? Thanks!

[Mellowg]

Anyone know if Habanos opened back up yet?

ALL BARS are still closed.

but there are a few ladies (3 or 4 depending) awaiting your pleasure at the small restaurant around the corner of Habanos

Mellow.

[Nixonbd]

"Panama recently opened its airport to international tourists. Visitors can choose to either bring a negative test result, or receive a rapid test upon arrival. While convenient for tourists, it also carries some risk: Those who test positive are required to isolate at a designated hotel / medical center for at least a week. ".

[YyzTravel]

Some prices have dropped but its mostly still the same. That area is still mostly the same as you prob left it last time you were there. But why go there now.

Anyone know if Habanos opened back up yet?

[Mfjp27]

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[DamonBlack]

Just a few questions for the guys who live in Panama:

I usually stay in the Cangrejo area and was wondering if the many restaurants, bars, small mom&pop stores are still able to hang in or are you seeing lots of vacancies?

On Via Argentina alone there were probably 300 restaurants many of which appeared to be struggling even before the pandemic.

Are you seeing higher crime rates?

Have housing prices dropped off any?

Anything else you might have to offer?

Thanks in advance.

I hope to return return someday and get to use my flight vouchers on COPA before they expire.

Some prices have dropped but its mostly still the same. That area is still mostly the same as you prob left it last time you were there. But why go there now.

[StudBucket]

Latest porting in the newspaper tonight is half the waiting list for my compadres on this site.

Prior to October 12th various economic activities are permited, but they have nothing to do with our passtime.

On the 12 of October the following will be re-opened in full:

Elimination total of the nightly curfew.

Full opening of International aviation.

Hotels, motels, hostals rural, and their complimentary services.

Toutism activities, and non essential transport.

UNFORTUNATELY.

BARS are EXPRESSLY not on this list and will remain close until further notice.

And so the lady sings.

Mellow.

25 Ago 2020 - 05:59 PM Telemetro.com.

El Consejo de Gabinete de Panam aprob este martes varias fechas para la apertura de nuevas actividades econmicas a partir del proximo lunes 7 de septiembre, cumpliendo con las medidas de bioseguridad, exigidas por el Ministerio de Salud (Minsa) en la denominada nueva normalidad.

12 de octubre:

Se levanta el toque de queda, incluyendo domingo.

Aviacion internacional.

Hoteles, moteles, hostales rurales, sitios de hospedaje y servicios complementarios.

Actividades tursticas, transporte no esencial.

Thanks for the update Mellow; some of us will be waiting anxiously when good old Habano's reopens. Hope it can be this year? I am curious to see when you guys think it will open.