Panama City

[QUOTE=GauntMan]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[/QUOTE]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

[QUOTE=Yakblat]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[/QUOTE]
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.

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.
[QUOTE=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?[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=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.[/QUOTE]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.

[QUOTE=Rick Anderson]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.[/QUOTE]Wow that's not what we were quoted. Now we took a cabby from the Veneto does that matter at all in price?

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

[QUOTE=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.[/QUOTE]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.

[QUOTE=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.[/QUOTE]

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

[QUOTE=Vitrea]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[/QUOTE]Look at post 2858 by Iguana Six.

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

[QUOTE=Rick Anderson]Look at post 2858 by Iguana Six.

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

Thank you Rick Anderson. I 6's reports are long :-) this is helpful.
Fuck, if GT does not open till 7:30, what are my afternoon options? I am only there 5 days so I need to maximize my options.

Thanks guys.

[QUOTE=Vitrea]Thank you Rick Anderson. I 6's reports are long :-) this is helpful.
Fuck, if GT does not open till 7:30, what are my afternoon options? I am only there 5 days so I need to maximize my options.

Thanks guys.[/QUOTE]In my limited experience, the afternoon options in the different places is rather poor. Miami opens around 2:00pm, but the last time I went there in the afternoon, the place was dead and the girls available were not all that attractive. There are some massage places around Via Veneto open in the afternoon, but once again I understand that the daytime selection is rather poor.

I would suggest making a private date with a GT / Le Palace / Veneto / Manolo / Habano (I think that you get the idea) girl that you have met previously for afternoon fun.

[QUOTE=Vitrea]Thank you Rick Anderson. I 6's reports are long :-) this is helpful.
Fuck, if GT does not open till 7:30, what are my afternoon options? I am only there 5 days so I need to maximize my options.

Thanks guys.[/QUOTE]Go to Oasis, next to Veneto, awesome $50 "especial de almuerzo" (GauntMan help me if need be), which you need to ask for, FS . Some college students, really nice girls (no drugs), check them out online for exact hours of this special, 11:30AM-2:30PM is a safe bet.

Also for independents grad a drink and anything on the menu at Manolos, again across from the Veneto. Hit or miss.

[QUOTE=TravelDude]Go to Oasis, next to Veneto, awesome $50 "especial de almuerzo" (GauntMan help me if need be), which you need to ask for, FS . Some college students, really nice girls (no drugs), check them out online for exact hours of this special, 11:30AM-2:30PM is a safe bet.

Also for independents grad a drink and anything on the menu at Manolos, again across from the Veneto. Hit or miss.[/QUOTE]
Yes thats an option, but I recommend checking personal classifieds, but youll need some spanish proficiency there; real bargains can be found as to full service, BBBJ, greek, etc for as low as $60 per hour

[QUOTE=GauntMan]Yes thats an option, but I recommend checking personal classifieds, but youll need some spanish proficiency there; real bargains can be found as to full service, BBBJ, greek, etc for as low as $60 per hour[/QUOTE]


Thank you Gauntman, Traveldude and Rick Anderson. By Personal classifieds, you mean craigslist and or back page type stuff or is there a local site?

I am also planning on using couple of contacts that were given on this site such as JC Pauli and big Tony.

[QUOTE=Vitrea]Thank you Rick Anderson. I 6's reports are long :-) this is helpful.
Fuck, if GT does not open till 7:30, what are my afternoon options? I am only there 5 days so I need to maximize my options.

Thanks guys.[/QUOTE]

yeah afternoons are dead, so you need to think ahead. I went to Capri's in the afternoon, but someone here said its closed. Basically, for afternoon fun - always get the phone number of the chica you meet at habanos, manolos, bodeguita, or whatever. Even if you don't go home with them - when you chat them up, you just say, tonight will not be the night for us, but I think you're sweet yadda yadda, so can I have your number and I will give you a call? Not all will pan out, so its good to have a list.

Also - keep your eyes open... I mean, I was just walking the streets, and I would see these girls, that were obviously Colombian (meaning they are not here for the food, you know), and if you can get eye contact, if you get a smile, smile back and boom you have contact. You talk to them, maybe you hit it off and get her right away, maybe a number for later, and maybe a miss. Open politely and innocently, so you don't offend anyone. You can pretty quickly feel where things are going. I saw a huge-titted colombian, she was on a payphone outside her building, got eye contact, we started talking and she was indeed colombian, on her way to a birthday party so needed to pick up a cake (who knows what kind of b-day party) - got her number, and a few hours later we were having sexo in my room. Man, those tits were big.

Afternoon options are not plentiful, but can be fun!