Panama City

I have been told that you can bring back two boxes of cuban cigars from Panama, does anyone know if this is true and what is the best place to get them. (I'm guessing the cigar store next to the cigar bar has them? ) By the way thanks for the responses to my question regarding gifts to smooze the chicas. In regards to that I bought about 15 fake video ipods from China, surprisingly good quality, and I'll try to give them to the ladies in return for hopefully better GFE. I'll post a full report when I get back, arriving 22nd June leaving the 28th.

Possibly was closed for the presidential inauguration. (Wednesday was 7/1.)

[QUOTE=Rose2922]I was in Panama this wedsnesday 6/30, and the Cigar bar was closed. Is it closed for good. PLEASE, let me know.

WP[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Tp Horn]Possibly was closed for the presidential inauguration. (Wednesday was 7/1.)[/QUOTE]I will have to do a scoutin mission, havent heard anything like the closing down of it, most probably it was closed due to the presidential stuff going on, since it was a holiday, it was biiigg party the previous night.

[QUOTE=GauntMan]will have to do a scoutin mission, havent heard anything like the closing down of it, most probably it was closed due to the presidential stuff going on, since it was a holiday, it was biiigg party the previous night[/QUOTE]It's open tonight (I'm looking down at it from my room at the Marriott right now!).

[QUOTE=Aba Corrado]I have been told that you can bring back two boxes of cuban cigars from Panama, does anyone know if this is true [/QUOTE]If you're traveling to the U.S. it's illegal. And customs does sometimes ask if you're bringing back cigars.

Is it just me? I have a stop over in Panama City coming up. And was thinking about staying over night. But from what I see in the reports. Panama City seems to be way over prices as far as Central or South American destinations. Do you agree? It just seems funny to pay over 100 for a colombiana in Panama.

Any convienient places with better prices?

[QUOTE=Tunnelvision]Is it just me? I have a stop over in Panama City coming up. And was thinking about staying over night. But from what I see in the reports. Panama City seems to be way over prices as far as Central or South American destinations. Do you agree? It just seems funny to pay over 100 for a colombiana in Panama.

Any convienient places with better prices?[/QUOTE]head over to the fish market and ask for Baro boca Torena the same chicas ten bucks three doors dowm La Mayor fifteen bucks buck a beer at both places.

just returned from a five day stay in panama city, here are a few observations:

i saw a lot of americans arrive at the airport and get all the way up to the immigration officers only to learn that they hadn't purchased the $5 "tourist card." when you get to the bottom of the escelator, take an immediate left to the small stand to make your purchase. it will speed up the process. there is no exit fee when leaving panama.

checked out la bodequita for the first time. i went on a saturday night, a little before midnight. there is a popular disco nearby so traffic was a nightmare. the cabbie dropped me off on the main waterfront road and it's about a 1/2 block up from that point. there's a building under construction, marina something or other. most any cab driver can get you there. it was about a five minute trek by cab from the veneto. as you approach the bar, there are about four tables outside and at that time each had about 4 stunners at each. after being frisked by one of the several burly security guards, i paid my $10 cover and went inside. it is not a big place, maybe 1200 square feet with one long l-shaped bar and a smaller service bar. the place is dark and by 1 am was pretty packed, at least 3:1 ration, women to men. for a while it seemed i was the only gringo there. as with most places, "cien" was the first response, but it isn't hard to get quality for $80. most of the talent was in the 5 - 8 range. again, being dark and crowed could benefit a pickpocket. i always wear shorts, cargo variety with button flaps on the pockets. it also helps to take a fake wallet or two and put your real wallet or cash in a less obvious place. as the night wears on, the strobe lights and techno music will wear on you, but i give it a "must see." drinks were relatively cheap once inside, even the mixed chica drinks i bought.

the veneto was same as my first trip. most girls of interest at the bar or in close proximity. make eye contact and you're ready to start the negotiation process. my rule is if they offer cien, come back with $80 and a "possible" propina if the service is worth it. it hasn't failed me yet. you can also find girls at the slots, spending their hard earned money, lol. again, most girls were 6 - 8, an occassional 9. weekends are best, but girls a plenty any night of the week. one of the girls i took to my hotel asked me to take her back to the veneto , stating she wouldn't be able to get back in by herself. not sure if thats true or not, but i didn't mind, i was up for another round anyway.

checked out the cigar bar, habanos, but got there way too early (5 pm). the bartender told us it doesn't start filling with talent until 9 pm. by midnight it can get pretty crowded and mostly women (columbianas), ranges from 6 - 9 in quality. $100 is the norm, but $80 is doable too.

i stayed at the tower house suites, around the corner from the executive hotel. i give it a 2.5 star quality(3 star by panamanian standards), outdoor pool, three computer cafe, free breakfast and best of all, no chica hassles. i was never even stopped at the desk. rooms are very large with sitting areas, similar to an embassy suites as you enter. bathrooms are very small. walking distance (2 - 3 blocks) to hooters, elite ii and la palace. price: $47 - $55 + tax. booked off the kayak.com site which takes you to other engines. in this stay, i was booked via skoosh.com, which i've found to be reliable.

i'm not a massage parlor guy, so my report ends here.

[QUOTE=PaulGore]head over to the fish market and ask for Baro boca Torena the same chicas ten bucks three doors dowm La Mayor fifteen bucks buck a beer at both places.[/QUOTE]


Paul, I'm going to Panama first of December. You need to take me into this place.
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[QUOTE=Hoser352]Paul, I'm going to Panama first of December. You need to take me into this place.

Hoser[/QUOTE]I think this place BBT is a blast the girls were busting my balls for spending the better part of two weeks in there it is a real dirtbomb bar but I love the place it a real roadhouse and being the solo gringo people keep a eye out for me. I did get out to David and the of islandbocas del toro. In David I found a couple of brothols and another place on the highnway called macomba a great country Panama. Pick up a 18 yo on the highway what a smoker non pro I gave her food some cloths and a few bucks for the bus total cost 3 days 65 dollars. I was down to Colombia in May for thee weeks rented a car in Bogota. My girlfriend flew in from barrquillla and we drove around over a good part of the country about 1600 miles a beauiful contry and people. I will try to be in Pamana in Dec.

[QUOTE=Nixonbd]Can anyone give an update on this place? I'm in Panama for a week in July and it sounds like the next best Blue Marlin (Costa Rica). The Veneto gets boring after a day or two. I'm not a massage parlor kinda guy, prefer a bar atmosphere. The more I drink, the better they look :)

Also, is it still possible to negotiate an offsite deal with a working chica from Le Palace or Elite?[/QUOTE]What is the closest hotel to La Bodeguita. Have 2 trips to Panama in the next 6 month.

Thanks in advance,

Doc

[QUOTE=DrBrew1]What is the closest hotel to La Bodeguita. Have 2 trips to Panama in the next 6 month.

Thanks in advance,

Doc[/QUOTE]
you have the bristol and the executive, both are within a pretty short walk.

[QUOTE=DrBrew1]What is the closest hotel to La Bodeguita. Have 2 trips to Panama in the next 6 month.

Thanks in advance,

Doc[/QUOTE]It depends on your budget I guess, but the closes hotel to La Bodeguita is the Miramar Intercontinental Hotel. Just 60 m away (on Av. Balboa).

By the way, the prices at GT are still at 84 US$ (just avoid the 10 U$ "taxi driver" fee).

Greets

[QUOTE=GauntMan]you have the bristol and the executive, both are within a pretty short walk.[/QUOTE]

Dr. Brew,

The Miramar Intercontinetal would be closer, and is in walking distance. Unless I wanted to wander by Elite and the clubs on Avenida Uruguay on the way to LB, I'd take a taxi from GuantMan's picks. But then I'm lazy.

I've stayed in all three hotels. The Executive charged me a $10 joiner fee if they caught me entering with a chica. For me it represented good value for the money. It's comfortable, and if you turn the A/C on high there's no problem with street noise, which is a big problem for mid-priced hotels in this part of the city. The Bristol is the nicest of the three hotels, maybe the nicest in Panama City. There was no chica charge there, but a nasty walk of shame. They told me gruffly to either register my date or alternately they could have security interview her. I had no problem with women at the Miramar Intercontinental, but I didn't push it, by coming back late at night or with a skanky looking hooker. This is probably my favorite of the three hotels, in part because it's on the ocean and the buffet restaurant is great, although the rooms and service in the Bristol are better. However, if you want to be right in the middle of a bunch of *****s, go with the Executive or Bristol -- they're both close to Le Palace, Elite, and Habano's, and not far from the Veneto and Oasis.

And that's a long answer to a simple question.

[QUOTE=PaulGore]I think this place BBT is a blast the girls were busting my balls for spending the better part of two weeks in there it is a real dirtbomb bar but I love the place it a real roadhouse and being the solo gringo people keep a eye out for me. I did get out to David and the of islandbocas del toro. In David I found a couple of brothols and another place on the highnway called macomba a great country Panama. Pick up a 18 yo on the highway what a smoker non pro I gave her food some cloths and a few bucks for the bus total cost 3 days 65 dollars. I was down to Colombia in May for thee weeks rented a car in Bogota. My girlfriend flew in from barrquillla and we drove around over a good part of the country about 1600 miles a beauiful contry and people. I will try to be in Pamana in Dec.[/QUOTE]

In December, on my way back from Cartagena I'm stopping off in Panama for 3 nights; Dec 4,5,6. I'm certainly going to stop into Baro Boca for a look. It sounds like a place I'd like to visit with a wingman though.
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