Panama City

[Chrisr321]

Tu Candela is an awesome bar in Cartagena IMO.

Some time ago some folks on this thread advised checking out Cartagena if I was after more Colombian women. I have a quick question to those who have visited the two: is there a place like Habanos in Cartagena? I looked through the Cartagena thread on this forum and there's talk of brothels and night clubs, but never any bars where you can go to pick up.

Also how is the attitude toward prostitution in Cartagena? In Panama no one bats an eye lash.

[Tiny 12]

Some time ago some folks on this thread advised checking out Cartagena if I was after more Colombian women. I have a quick question to those who have visited the two: is there a place like Habanos in Cartagena? I looked through the Cartagena thread on this forum and there's talk of brothels and night clubs, but never any bars where you can go to pick up.

Also how is the attitude toward prostitution in Cartagena? In Panama no one bats an eye lash.

Yes. Cartagena is the best city in Colombia for pickup bars. The best known club for freelancers is La Dolce Vita in Laguito, the beach area. There are also bars in the historic old town where freelancers hang out. I'm not up to date on those, check out the Cartagena forum. You might do a search for Hilltopper's posts. He's a good source for those types of spots.

As to the attitude toward prostitution, I don't know if there's much of a difference between the cities. People in Cartagena however will be more likely to assume you're there to bang hookers, which will work to your disadvantage versus Panama if you intend to date nonpros too.

[YippieKayay]

Some time ago some folks on this thread advised checking out Cartagena if I was after more Colombian women. I have a quick question to those who have visited the two: is there a place like Habanos in Cartagena? I looked through the Cartagena thread on this forum and there's talk of brothels and night clubs, but never any bars where you can go to pick up.

Also how is the attitude toward prostitution in Cartagena? In Panama no one bats an eye lash.

[YippieKayay]

Anyone know if Red Lion waitresses are escorting? If so, how do you approach them?

Just ask the waitress nicely. Preferably for a number so you can contact her on whatsapp. There are some posts earlier in this thread that go in more detail.

Just about every Colombian woman you meet in Panama City working menial jobs will have sex for money. That's why they traveled to PC, and most of them don't have residency or any kind of work permit. Sooner or later they wise up to hustling tourists for cash.

[Expat17]

Anyone know if Red Lion waitresses are escorting? If so, how do you approach them?

[Seismo]

I noticed a lot of ads on www.wanuncios.com showing sale prices of $50. Others asking $60, some with 2 x 1 specials. I have not been here since March, wondering what is going on.

Is it slower than usual?

Thanks.

[Seismo]

I'm thinking about November for Panama City. How is the scene then?

November has been a good time to visit. I have spent a couple of weeks there every November for the last several years.

Thanksgiving week is celebrated as the biggest shopping event ever. Middle class masses from all over fly in to go shopping. Lots of 2 x1 sales.

It is a good time to stay away from the malls, but everything else seems to be business as usual.

There are lots of colombianas and others trying to make Christmas money!

Have fun and report back.

[Redfield10]

There are better reasons to not visit Panama in December I. E most girls go back to their home country to spend the holidays with their family. Prime time to be in Panama is Feb-Apr and then from Aug-Nov.

I last went this past May and the quality was a-OK. Nothing to write home about. Although my experiences were better.

I'm thinking about November for Panama City. How is the scene then?

[JetDork]

Visited Panama Saturday night. Around 730 pm Habanos was dead, walked up to the Veneto to window shop and the pickings were pretty slim as well. There was some kind of religious celebration going on with fireworks and everything, so I was bummed thinking this was going to be a repeat of Good Friday when everything in the whole country was closed.

But I was happily mistaken, I had merely gone out too early. Peeked into Habanos after 9 pm and it was pleasantly packed. Grabbed a beer, and a Colombian grabbed me. Victoria is from Medellin, and fits the 'aggressive paisita' profile. I had had a go with her before, maybe 6 months ago, but I don't think she remembered me. Her English is pretty solid, and she is an enthusiastic provider. We chatted while I finished my beer and enjoyed the floor show. I offered her 80 for an hour with BBBJ, she countered with cien, or 1/2 hour for 80. After a little back and forth we agreed to 1 1/2 hours, with BBBJ and photos for cien.

She preformed above expectations, no rush didn't look for the cash up front and seemed genuinely into it. She was a little camera shy, and didn't want her face in any pix. After I finished on her belly and we cleaned up she gave me a great massage. She says she's heading back to Colombia until late August. I got her digits for my next visit for some daytime fun.

[Xkalibur80]

There are better reasons to not visit Panama in December I. E most girls go back to their home country to spend the holidays with their family. Prime time to be in Panama is Feb-Apr and then from Aug-Nov.

I last went this past May and the quality was a-OK. Nothing to write home about. Although my experiences were better.

ValeRossi,

I would love to share the contact info here on the forum but don't want to come of as an advertisement for service. Please pay for PM and I will send you the info, just as I have to other who requested.

I wish I could back sooner than January but have commitments until November. By that time, Panama hits the national holidays in November so everything is closed and people go to countryside for getaway. Also learned that December is the worst time to come due to traffic in the city. Not sure what tour guide meant by that, NYC, Chicago, and LA has bad traffic too. It seemed there were more cars than roads in the PC and traffic jam started 8 am-10 am & 4 pm-6 pm but supposedly these hours get extended during month of December when everyone is out and about all the time. I know some of you may have been there in December so would like feedback on this. If this is true.

BillyBob

[BillyBob3000]

I'm here now visiting and would be grateful for some info.

ValeRossi,

I would love to share the contact info here on the forum but don't want to come of as an advertisement for service. Please pay for PM and I will send you the info, just as I have to other who requested.

I wish I could back sooner than January but have commitments until November. By that time, Panama hits the national holidays in November so everything is closed and people go to countryside for getaway. Also learned that December is the worst time to come due to traffic in the city. Not sure what tour guide meant by that, NYC, Chicago, and LA has bad traffic too. It seemed there were more cars than roads in the PC and traffic jam started 8 am-10 am & 4 pm-6 pm but supposedly these hours get extended during month of December when everyone is out and about all the time. I know some of you may have been there in December so would like feedback on this. If this is true.

BillyBob

[ValeRossi]

I'm here now visiting and would be grateful for some info.

Well, if you read my previous posting, I had mistake. It stated "May 2" instead of "Day 2". That's what I get from typing on the phone.

Day 3.

Took a 1/2 day tour to the New Locks at Panama Canal. It was very cool seeing what we all see in the pictures, actually being there. The bad part was. That we drove 1 hour to get there only to spend 45 minutes. Watched the short films, saw the PanaMax ship waiting to clear the first locks. I was expecting to walk down to other locks but not really permitted when I was there. So it was about lunch time, headed back to PC. Traffic was bad, even on Saturday afternoon. Took us Amador, had lunch by pier. It was good. Headed back using Cosway. It was a beautiful, it had rained and finished after 30 minutes. Skies cleared up. Drove back to Hyatt. Slept for a bit. Got ready around 7 am, met girls (Panamanians) downstairs in lobby. Yes, there is piece of information I left out earlier. I had wildcard, frienda local before coming..

[Alex7J]

I don't mind sharing the contact. I sent you a PM. If anyone else wants the info, drop me PM.

This was my 1st time in Panama City. Without this planner, not sure if I would have hit up a lot of these spots. We all know about Habanos, Elite, Ashe, Boca, Mejor, and Red Lion. But I wanted non-pro's, local people and that's who I got. Time went by so fast, I could have used another 2 or 3 days out there.

Planning to return in January for a week or 10 days, work during the day (remotely) and enjoy the evenings out.

Also, I ate all three Lebanese restaurants (Beirut, Habibi's, Al Basha) that were near Hyatt. Beirut was great on Saturday evening. Belly dancers come out (older women had great moves). Al Basha was quaint, down to earth feeling. Habibi's felt like an open sports bar but food here was the best compared to the other two, IMHO.

If you get tired of breakfast at hotel (like I did), hit up "4 Bistro" for breakfast. Small place but clean and food is so good. I still want it every morning. Besides mongering, I am foodie.

I almost had tea\coffee at the Presidential Place on Sunday. They told me to visit for 8 am Sunday but I missed the appointment. Partied till 3 am so I failed to wake up.

Super info Billy Bob: Panama is definitely on my list as it is the gateway to SA and I am an ardent fan of Colombia, Venezuela and now Chile and Argentina also. You my man are a party guy like me even I love to party and like to pick up normal girls from clubs or even semi-pros price is no matter to me as far as women are concerned I don't bargain and I don't hassle I make sure the women is relaxed and she wants sex herself that is the best feeling.

Will definitely take your advice and suggestions and the contact details when I will be visiting.

Cheers man,

Alex

[BillyBob3000]

Can you share info of this local planner?

I don't mind sharing the contact. I sent you a PM. If anyone else wants the info, drop me PM.

This was my 1st time in Panama City. Without this planner, not sure if I would have hit up a lot of these spots. We all know about Habanos, Elite, Ashe, Boca, Mejor, and Red Lion. But I wanted non-pro's, local people and that's who I got. Time went by so fast, I could have used another 2 or 3 days out there.

Planning to return in January for a week or 10 days, work during the day (remotely) and enjoy the evenings out.

Also, I ate all three Lebanese restaurants (Beirut, Habibi's, Al Basha) that were near Hyatt. Beirut was great on Saturday evening. Belly dancers come out (older women had great moves). Al Basha was quaint, down to earth feeling. Habibi's felt like an open sports bar but food here was the best compared to the other two, IMHO.

If you get tired of breakfast at hotel (like I did), hit up "4 Bistro" for breakfast. Small place but clean and food is so good. I still want it every morning. Besides mongering, I am foodie.

I almost had tea\coffee at the Presidential Place on Sunday. They told me to visit for 8 am Sunday but I missed the appointment. Partied till 3 am so I failed to wake up.

[Thair9999]

Yes, there is piece of information I left out earlier. I had wildcard, frienda local before coming.

Can you share info of this local planner?