Panama City

Hi,

I have a quick question. I will be in Panama in November, may want to take a run to Cartagena. Does anyone know which airline has cheap tickets there? Can they be bought in advance or is it ok to wait and buy there? Any advice is greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Guys,


I don't know about you guys...but I sure do NOT like very big cities. Well at least NOT to live in. High rising buildings?? Yeah..whatever. Also the huge grow rate of banking isn't promising. It only tells me that prices for houses will go skyhige within now and 10 years.

For mongering Panama is mabye not your prime A destination;certainly not comparing with Brasil,Colombia,Peru or DR. But IF you speak spanish and look decent and KNOW the talks you certainly can do a lot of chicas there.

I think if you look very decent and have MONEY you can even attract many young girls here in Europe!!!! LOL

But for retirement (OOOO jeee only have to go another 27 years or so...lol)n it looks very nice.

And when the Russian hookers start to invade Panama...it is time to MOVE on....;-)

OOO Man....


Johan

Mojokpr,

The airline that offers the direct service is Copa Airlines. I lived in Panama for 5 years (until a year ago), and used Copa to fly to Cartagena. Rates were reasonable, middle of the day flight, new aircraft, and good routing (direct!). The return makes a quick stop in Barranquilla, but you don't even get off during the 20 minute stop.

Good luck!

Chuponalgas,

The area you are referring to, Punta del Este, is in fact upper class housing. The middle class can't even think of moving out there. As with the rest of Central America, the classes continue to separate!!

As an expat, living out there is quite reasonable (when the company pays!!). Many of our friends were living out there, and very, very few were Panamanian. Either expats or Panamanians with money.

Hope this helps!

Quick Question,

After being in Panama City for a decent amount of time I still cannot find that "perfect" resturant!??! I am sure most to all of us can agree that the food here is just "good" at BEST. Does anyone know of any resturants that have OUTSTANDING (not just OK) food, for a decent price? When I say decent price I mean an entire meal for about 8-10 bucks per person. Thanks in advance.

Free

Dear Fellow Mongers,

Panama is a beautiful city and if you need a city where you can make money or have a good job, I would say it might be your place. Although never go to Panama on the bus, the shit they put you through coming and going is a nightmare.

Free, your ass needs to go to China if want some awesome food, at about $1.50 a person. Let me know when you want to go and I will be your personal tour guide or Indonesia. Hope you are doing ok!

Happy Mongering,

Master Monger

Master,

The Asia things sounds like a plan. After all the great things everyone has told me about it, now it is a must see destination. BUT until I make it out that way I still need someone to help me find a place out here in Panama City with some great food that also is not that expensive. Also another question, I am going to be moving out of my Apt. soon as want to know if anyone knows any good real estate agents in the Panama City area. I deal with a good guy now, BUT myself and my roomate are looking for that "perfect" apt. building, any insight would be helpful. Thanks in advance!

FREE

Free sex.
I also had serious difficulties finding decent restaurants. Overall, I have found that 90% of the restaurants are not worth a 2nd visit. I have been to many well known restaurants, and most are simply below par. Even a well know restaurant like 1985 will not get a second look in the US.

Here are your best 3 low range restaurants in Panama.

Costat Azul.
Jimmy Parillia
Delicias Del Publo.

The above are all cheap and have great food.

Personally, for food I thought the best place for a value was one of 2 places:

1) Athens - it is a small chain restaurant that has good greek/Italian food. Their pizza's are awesome with very fresh toppings and their Gyro's are pretty dang good also.

2) Tenajas (spelling???) - it is good food that wasn't too expensive.

Expensive:

1) Siete Marres - Very good seafood but you pay for it.

IMHO,
US

P.S.
I will be in Panama this coming weekend, anything good going on?

well you can also try going to bocas del toro, never been there myself but from what i heard from friends is awesome. If you want lobster, they get it right out of the water after you choose which one

"Overall, I have found that 90% of the restaurants are not worth a 2nd visit."-Man

Wow, that is EXACTLY how I feel about the situation on the food here. And just abuot EVERY restaurant gives me that same feeling. Well anyhow, thanks for the input guys. I think im off to Decameron with my chica this weekend (thats if she doesnt bullshit like she usually does). Umm, not much chica news on this end. I have not hobbied since I hung out with Master Monger a few weeks back. Oh, a note on the Colombiana chicas I spoke on. They dont seem to be serious about working with me, nor and I serious about chasing after chicas that dont have "vision", short or long term. So anyone interested can forget about it now, if anything else comes through Ill let everyone know.

Free

Add Pizza Napoli to the list. The best pizza in Panama, and very cheap.

Beware, only try the pizza, and the bread. The pasta dishes are not good.

The best, but expensive resurant in Panama Cit is "Angel"
Man

Best Location/Hotel to stay? Best action spots? in Panama City.

Hi all,

I will be in Panama City between Oct.30 and Nov.5/2004
There seems to be an acute shortage of info on Panama City.
(as opposed to say; Costa Rica)

I have no idea as yet as to which hotel to stay at, so as to be close to the "action" district, if there is one,
or exactly where the best places to go are.
-massage Parlors? / Bars? / Clubs? / Escorts? / all-day companions?

Any info/advice towards getting a good mongering experience in Panama City?

Any Info/help in this regard would be very much appreciated.
Specific web-sites for more detailed info would also be helpful.

Also: if anyone will be there during that time, it may be worthwhile to
team up.

I am actually leaving the US on Oct. 5th..so time is of the eessence..

Hi Astro,

hope this helps:

http://www.escapeartist.com/efam/54/Hiding_in_Panama.html

you don't have to read the whole thing. The first chapter is about the hotel.

Sounds good to me:-)

Happy hunting

Johan

Astro,

sorry i forgot to mention the address of Hotel Ideal:

Name: Hotel Ideal
Address: Calle 17 Oeste
Phone Number: 262-2400
Fax: 262-0137

In Panama there are NO phone city codes;-) The country number is 507. If you phone be sure to speak spanish;-)

Still couldn't find a direct website of this Hotel...probably they don't have one.

I am thinking of staying the night here when I arrive there in february next year. Sounds tempting to me. Good service,cheap and safe and chica friendly. What does a man want more?


Johan.