Panama City

[Rick Anderson]

Voyager, I remember reading it as well on this forum. Someone even suggested drop off at a gas station but I forget the name and street to ask for. I think I prefer the casino option. What is the nearest casino to Golden time? Is GT open at noon? Thx

Look at post 2858 by Iguana Six.

It's "Fantastic Casino", and GT opens around 7:30pm.

[Vitrea]

Sounds like the cab and Golden Times had an arrangement. Was this the cab from the Veneto itself or just a regular cab in front of the hotel. In order to avoid this cabbie kickback you have to go to something close to GT but not there directly since most cabs will wait there for their expected kickback. Just go to a nearby casino, and when the coast is clear, go to GT. It has been mentioned here several times before.

Voyager, I remember reading it as well on this forum. Someone even suggested drop off at a gas station but I forget the name and street to ask for. I think I prefer the casino option. What is the nearest casino to Golden time? Is GT open at noon? Thx

[Germanicus]

Sounds like the cab and Golden Times had an arrangement. Was this the cab from the Veneto itself or just a regular cab in front of the hotel. In order to avoid this cabbie kickback you have to go to something close to GT but not there directly since most cabs will wait there for their expected kickback. Just go to a nearby casino, and when the coast is clear, go to GT. It has been mentioned here several times before.

This was a cab from the Veneto itself. One of the staff guys who hang outside all day drove us. So it sounds like they get an extra kickback. Good to know I guess for next time.

[Voyajer1]

Sounds like the cab and Golden Times had an arrangement. Was this the cab from the Veneto itself or just a regular cab in front of the hotel. In order to avoid this cabbie kickback you have to go to something close to GT but not there directly since most cabs will wait there for their expected kickback. Just go to a nearby casino, and when the coast is clear, go to GT. It has been mentioned here several times before.

Wow that's not what we were quoted. Now we took a cabby from the Veneto does that matter at all in price?

[Germanicus]

I was in Panama for the weekend of September 16, and the price I paid (as a local) was $85.60 for one hour. Tecnically, it's $80.00 plus 7% for what is called "sales tax" here making the total $85.60. The "sales tax" went up from 5% to 7% in July. I assume that with the $10.00 taxi fee, the total should be $95.60 for a foreigner.

Wow that's not what we were quoted. Now we took a cabby from the Veneto does that matter at all in price?

[Rick Anderson]

The prices at Golden Time went up that much? It's always been $84 without a cab and 94 with a cab for an hour massage. Any first hand intelligence will greatly be appreciated.

I was in Panama for the weekend of September 16, and the price I paid (as a local) was $85.60 for one hour. Tecnically, it's $80.00 plus 7% for what is called "sales tax" here making the total $85.60. The "sales tax" went up from 5% to 7% in July. I assume that with the $10.00 taxi fee, the total should be $95.60 for a foreigner.

[Voyajer1]

The prices at Golden Time went up that much? It's always been $84 without a cab and 94 with a cab for an hour massage. Any first hand intelligence will greatly be appreciated.

Just returned from Panama City after a week with some friends.

If your a rookie Veneto is the spot. Decent hotel with really nice rooms.

Casino and a sportsbook if your into that sort of thing. The casino has action, mainly colombian girls 24/7 basically. If they aren't looking for clients they are spending their money at the blackjack or slots I noticed.

Service at the hotel is rather slow but we found that service in general in Panama is rather slow. First timers to PTY could do yourselves a favor. Bring lots of small bills. This is a city that can't break a 20 to save it's life.

We checked out the Moulin Rouge. Scam joint basically but action can be had for 83$ 30 mins or 130 for the hour. Chicas 99% colombian. Watch your wallet here and watch what drinks you order. One of our group had no problems and one was overcharged.

Capri appeared closed.

Golden Times had decent quality. Beware of the taxi scam though boys. Price for an hour is about 120$ gringo price when you throw in the taxi fee. Locals pay less.

Habanos is located across from the Marriott and is stocked full of amazing talent. It's really just worth going to have a beer and smoke a cigar and watch the action. Prices are 150-200$ and up. At least that's what we were quoted. Everything is negotiable in Panama. A lot of these chicas ask for outrageous prices knowing a lot of americans will pay. Same can be said for the Veneto.

After 2am in the Veneto prices tend to come down. A buddy got a nice venezualan for 120$ at 3am. Dominican or other dark carribeans can be had for 50-100$. If your willing to wait a bit prices will come down. It's amazing how many guys will pay the high prices however. I mean if your going to pay 200-300 for action, can't you just stay in america and log on to craigslist or something?

[GauntMan]

Now there's a new term. What are the "Push Buttons? ' All I knew about La Bombonera was that it was in San Miguelito because I depended on the cabbies to get me there and never saw any road signs along the way. I haven't run across La Bocatorena and La Mayor. I was at La Bombonera on a Friday night last month and the pickings were actually quite good, but certainly not top shelf. Prices didn't change for gringos because they are actually posted on a sign at the window where you pay. Yak

Push Buttons are just small rooms, very spartan but with basic services. You can take one for about $10 for 2 hours and do the deed with your provider. There are more expensive rooms with much better facilities depending on the push that you go.
The name comes from the fact that you get into the room with your car to a small parking place individual to each(they are located next to each other), then you press a button and a garage sliding door goes down and then you press another button to get the staff to get to the door, were you slide the room fee thru a slot in the door specially made for that.

[Member #4159]

La Bombonera is much like La Bocatorena and La Mayor in the old part of the city(I think they have the same owner).

Both cater to the middle lower class, is located in a mall in Via Transismica, following the same road where all the Push Buttons are.

I've been there like twice only, didn't see anything that warranted my attention, just a few beers and that's it. There might be some diamonds in the rough though. Cover is like $2-$3 beers are like $1 or $2(prices from my last scouting a long time ago).

They have like 20-30 girls and the rate is like $15 for 15mins, I think is higher for non nationals, but if you can pass for a local you're set with the rate

Now there's a new term. What are the "Push Buttons? ' All I knew about La Bombonera was that it was in San Miguelito because I depended on the cabbies to get me there and never saw any road signs along the way. I haven't run across La Bocatorena and La Mayor. I was at La Bombonera on a Friday night last month and the pickings were actually quite good, but certainly not top shelf. Prices didn't change for gringos because they are actually posted on a sign at the window where you pay. Yak

[Germanicus]

Just returned from Panama City after a week with some friends.

If your a rookie Veneto is the spot. Decent hotel with really nice rooms.

Casino and a sportsbook if your into that sort of thing. The casino has action, mainly colombian girls 24/7 basically. If they aren't looking for clients they are spending their money at the blackjack or slots I noticed.

Service at the hotel is rather slow but we found that service in general in Panama is rather slow. First timers to PTY could do yourselves a favor. Bring lots of small bills. This is a city that can't break a 20 to save it's life.

We checked out the Moulin Rouge. Scam joint basically but action can be had for 83$ 30 mins or 130 for the hour. Chicas 99% colombian. Watch your wallet here and watch what drinks you order. One of our group had no problems and one was overcharged.

Capri appeared closed.

Golden Times had decent quality. Beware of the taxi scam though boys. Price for an hour is about 120$ gringo price when you throw in the taxi fee. Locals pay less.

Habanos is located across from the Marriott and is stocked full of amazing talent. It's really just worth going to have a beer and smoke a cigar and watch the action. Prices are 150-200$ and up. At least that's what we were quoted. Everything is negotiable in Panama. A lot of these chicas ask for outrageous prices knowing a lot of americans will pay. Same can be said for the Veneto.

After 2am in the Veneto prices tend to come down. A buddy got a nice venezualan for 120$ at 3am. Dominican or other dark carribeans can be had for 50-100$. If your willing to wait a bit prices will come down. It's amazing how many guys will pay the high prices however. I mean if your going to pay 200-300 for action, can't you just stay in america and log on to craigslist or something?

[GauntMan]

Where and what is La Bombonero? I searched for it in the Panama forums but I got zero results. THX

La Bombonera is much like La Bocatorena and La Mayor in the old part of the city(I think they have the same owner).
Both cater to the middle lower class, is located in a mall in Via Transismica, following the same road where all the Push Buttons are.
I've been there like twice only, didnt see anything that warranted my attention, just a few beers and that's it. There might be some diamonds in the rough though. Cover is like $2-$3 beers are like $1 or $2(prices from my last scouting a long time ago).
They have like 20-30 girls and the rate is like $15 for 15mins, I think is higher for non nationals, but if you can pass for a local you're set with the rate

[Vitrea]

Staying at veneto-post here if you want to check out place, been there 6 times but want to check out La Bombonero in afternoon.

Where and what is La Bombonero? I searched for it in the Panama forums but I got zero results. THX

[Vitrea]

Excellent reports bro. Thank you for the "details".

[Vitrea]

Supposedly My Friend Mario provides good reliable service with English speaking drivers. Plan on using them when I get there. From what I understand they charge $12 an hour. www.myfriendmario.com

Thank you. I Contacted them and I will report back on the experience.

[Murcielago]

A really interesting place we bumped in to by accident is called "Capri".

Capri has been mentioned here on several occasions – BUT there are two Capri's, one more upscale in a wealthy neighborhood, one close to the airport in a shady neighborhood on a street called "Rio abajo".

You want to go to the one closer to the airport and lock the doors on your way there- this is the Capri the l-o-c-a-l-s go to.

Cover was $3 per person – it's a hybrid between a strip club and a brothel. Again, only locals come here, little to no English spoken here at all. Chicas are all Colombianas and can be had for $22 a session.

First, the chicas dance on stage, after their dance session they hop over to the bar and mingle with the guests.

Once again, the chicas come in all shapes and sizes but there were some 9's in the crowd, not many but a few. Drinks are moderately priced at $3-$4.

On your way out, ask security to call you a cab. Do not run around looking for cab in this neighborhood.

As for freebees, the male-female ratio in PC is supposedly 1:14.

This definitely works in our favor. But let me caution you that not all Panamenias are cute. Many Panamanian chicas are short and have fat asses and do not stand a chance against our favorite Colombianas.

Try the downtown "Bennegans" starting at Happy Hour – the place gets packed after 10 pm and is riddled with local chicas wanting to dance salsa.

Via Argentina is also a hot spot and has been mentioned here on several occasions. Good bars, good restaurants, nice ambiance.

The Amador peninsula is a 10-minute cab ride and is a great nightlife alternative. Also try Amador for lunch as the peninsula has a fantastic view of PC's skyline.

As for places to eat, the Beirut is less than a minute walk from the Marriott's main entrance. Definitely the place to take your date to if you both enjoy Middle Eastern style cuisine. On the weekends, they have belly dancing shows starting at around 9:30 pm., including some live music. Took my chica there and dropped $45 for the two of us combined. Definitely on the pricy side but well worth.

One more thing: never attempt to pay with a $50 bill. Don't know what exactly is going down in Panama, but they require your ID, hotel address, cell phone# etc., etc., etc. When wanting to pay with a $50 bill. $20's are the way to go.

PM me for any questions and happy hunting!