7 Things to Know Before Visiting Panama City Panama

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  • @Esstther
    @Esstther Před 2 lety +31

    As Panamanian I agree 100%. Glad you enjoy your staying here. Muchas bendiciones y espero regreses pronto. 😘💕🇵🇦

    • @sebastiandobai
      @sebastiandobai Před 8 měsíci

      Hey. How is for an European to move to Panama? I speak English and Spanish . My dream is to move there but I don't know how to apply for jobs. You have some links of jobs or something like that to help me ? thx a lot in advance .

  • @wardle2066
    @wardle2066 Před 2 lety +18

    Just back from Panama City. (Obarrio - near the area of this video).
    Uber works well, and not expensive.
    Food prices vary from not so expensive to over the top.
    We felt safe - and welcome.
    Panamá es un gran lugar, and you can use English in most cases.

  • @hinthegroove9740
    @hinthegroove9740 Před 8 měsíci +4

    Simplest, no-nonsense, straightforward explanation about 🇵🇦 I was looking for. Thanks 😊

  • @nicolemccoy4798
    @nicolemccoy4798 Před rokem +4

    I work for a company that employs mostly Panamanians because they get paid significantly less than us in the US. I was surprised to hear their prices aren’t too far off from us here in America.

  • @jurnijurnie
    @jurnijurnie Před rokem +5

    I love Panamá so much, the caribbean side is beautiful too.

  • @blakebarberi4828
    @blakebarberi4828 Před 2 lety +6

    Great job. Especially with the outlet and chargers. As a Black Woman I got to be able to plug in my curling irons and etc.😅😅😅

  • @sherryhardison5261
    @sherryhardison5261 Před 2 lety +5

    Just came back this week from Vacation there. Beautiful place: the people and food are amazing.

  • @laskajones-yard9611
    @laskajones-yard9611 Před 2 lety +9

    I agree with you. The prices are high compared to when I was living there as a child. Enjoy and Thanks!

  • @robertwilson491
    @robertwilson491 Před 2 lety +45

    Took that exact walk today! Spot on as always, Sly. Feels good to be here instead of stressed out Cali 🍻

    • @richardwambua254
      @richardwambua254 Před 2 lety +2

      I look forward to this walk in March too as I'll be in Panama however, why would you tag Cali as 'stressful'? Since it's part of my itinerary, any heads up would be appreciated! :)

    • @michaelkirkland1929
      @michaelkirkland1929 Před 2 lety +1

      @@richardwambua254 I've got one month left in Cali, before I move to Ciudad de Panama. Not only is Cali stressful, but it becomes more VIOLENT each day.

  • @Wankeroo
    @Wankeroo Před 2 lety +7

    I loved Panama - the metro/subway is very nice! Super new and clean. I could easily live there!

  • @Angela32117
    @Angela32117 Před 2 lety +6

    Extraño mi patria! Panama 🇵🇦

  • @garypalmer6595
    @garypalmer6595 Před 2 lety +6

    I like Sly's videos. They are straight and to the point and he knows what he is talking about. Thanks for the info on Panama.

  • @ToddYoung-vb2dx
    @ToddYoung-vb2dx Před rokem +4

    I lived there from March 1984 - March 1986 in the U.S. Army on Ft. Kobbe. I am going to make a visit this year and I appreciate your video and insight. Thanks!

    • @franko311
      @franko311 Před rokem

      Fort Kobee, was by Pacific Ocean, after crossing the Las Americas Bridge from Panama City. Near by the Radio Station. Near by Diablo

    • @franko311
      @franko311 Před rokem

      SCN Radio Station near by

    • @veteranbroad8802
      @veteranbroad8802 Před 9 měsíci +1

      I was stationed @ Howard AFB '90-94.

  • @MrALL2011
    @MrALL2011 Před 2 lety +14

    This was very helpful. We just returned from Panama City. Your video was on point

  • @deebil8099
    @deebil8099 Před 2 lety +3

    We took a trip to panama city for 9 days around 8 years ago. I'm not sure what it's like now. Regarding the prices, he's pretty on point. We stayed in the middle of panama city and spent a few days way outside of it. We went to a few nicer restaurants in Panama city and they were pretty sub par. Casco Viejo (the old city) is pretty much like the hipster part of town. A bunch of people bought out the cheap part of town and turned it into bars and restaurants. It's actually pretty nice. You get to see the old architecture while drinking in house made IPA beers and decent food. Very chill place, people are nice. Didn't feel dangerous.

  • @LM-cl6ys
    @LM-cl6ys Před 2 lety +3

    In Panama now. Such an accurate and comprehensive video.

  • @willysoto8781
    @willysoto8781 Před rokem +3

    Sly bro!
    You’re the man!
    It’s like you knew exactly what I would ask and you gave all the answers.
    I’ll be traveling to Brazil 🇧🇷 again as I do every year and on my way back I will be stopping Panamá City Panamá 🇵🇦 and stay for a while so thank you so much my friend!
    You’re awesome and I love your very informative and helpful videos!
    I am one of your loyal subscribers 🤙🏽
    God bless my friend 🙏

  • @zenoviashaw8332
    @zenoviashaw8332 Před rokem +2

    Great job! Was on the Panama Canal cruise and took a city tour. It was nice to revisit virtually.

  • @vipeton.8927
    @vipeton.8927 Před 2 lety +2

    Was there in 2018, will come again in 2022. Great city.

  • @BigKeith510
    @BigKeith510 Před 2 lety +8

    Man when it rains it's no joke! You will see rivers flowing down the street lol I remember coming back from the canal it was sunny and beautiful. By the time I got off of the elevator at the apartment it was absolutely pouring!
    Be prepared for all weather in Panama!
    Also if your wearing shorts all of the time they know your a gringo lol. So move accordingly.

    • @charlesjames4956
      @charlesjames4956 Před 2 lety +1

      That`s a good fact to know. I wear shorts only............

    • @edgardomunoz2688
      @edgardomunoz2688 Před 2 lety +1

      That's true, even in Panama wheater have high humity, sunny and 30 to 35 celcius, panamanians usually wear jeans(yes I know sounds crazy), specially in the city because work or one of the reason is that goverment buildings did not allow shorts in 90's until today(yes sounds stupid but It's what it is) , so I guess it's become in a some kind of common tradition with pass of decades (tourists don't worry about that). Usually we wear shorts for trecking, walking, trips to mountains, beaches, rivers, etc), sports and home. Specially on weekends.

    • @guillermogouldburn763
      @guillermogouldburn763 Před 2 lety +1

      @@edgardomunoz2688 young Panamanians, under 30, wear shorts outside of work. Older Panamanians are the ones you'll see wearing long pants.

    • @Esstther
      @Esstther Před 2 lety +1

      So true. We are used to the weather that's why we were long pants, blazers, sweaters, etc...besides is pretty freezing in some places with a/c.

    • @edgardomunoz2688
      @edgardomunoz2688 Před 2 lety +1

      @@guillermogouldburn763 yes that's right. I hope in the next years shorts pants became normal on all places, like Australia, Florida or California.

  • @catalinahardcastle1506
    @catalinahardcastle1506 Před 6 měsíci +1

    What a gorgeous city ❤

  • @ericmutwiri2522
    @ericmutwiri2522 Před rokem +2

    Wow. Beautiful panama. Would like to travel here one day

  • @Libra_Strings
    @Libra_Strings Před rokem +1

    Thank you so much! We were looking to go to Panama 🇵🇦 for Springbreak

  • @jsfernald
    @jsfernald Před 4 měsíci

    Yes, very safe! The people are very friendly. The groceries I noticed were on the high side compared to the United States.

  • @TheOnlyOneStanding8079
    @TheOnlyOneStanding8079 Před 2 lety +2

    Panama city Panama seems like a secret paradise

    • @civilizedagesabers
      @civilizedagesabers Před rokem

      Unfortunately if you look at the photos recently on Google maps, looks like there's a ton of garbage all over the beaches...

  • @gregoriousgotti5115
    @gregoriousgotti5115 Před 2 lety +5

    I Agree with You...thanks to be in 🇵🇦Blessing💯..

  • @TacomaTowers
    @TacomaTowers Před 8 měsíci +2

    Just an FYI, Dont walk around with nice watches, you will get robbed anywhere, the odds are low but they do not discriminate on location, you are just putting a target on yourself, also nice cars stand out here more than anything, so if you are driving a nice car, do not park in shady area or places that dont have alot of foot trafic, Panama is very safe, but if you go around flashing nice stuff you will just temp people to do things.

  • @te0092
    @te0092 Před 2 lety +39

    Really like the quality of your videos both day and night. What kind of camera do you use?

    • @richardwambua254
      @richardwambua254 Před 2 lety +1

      Yeah, right?!! Which camera is that, Sly?

    • @probablynotanagent5594
      @probablynotanagent5594 Před 2 lety

      A good one. Duh ?

    • @sakhill10
      @sakhill10 Před 2 lety +11

      Inflation is killing my budget and my salary, I can't invest and it seems like I will need to sell a part of my stock portfolio to keep my head above the water this time.

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      @robieremz9551 Před 2 lety +10

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    • @jessenoah6113
      @jessenoah6113 Před 2 lety +9

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  • @Cheryl-s6g
    @Cheryl-s6g Před měsícem

    Useful, helpful, informative. Hooked on Panama😊! Thank you for the videos.

  • @bhutchin1996
    @bhutchin1996 Před 2 lety +6

    Panama City was a lot cheaper when I was there in 2003. I was staying at Hotel Marbella for $27 a night and I could get a hamburger and soda combo for $1. From what I've heard, it's gotten more expensive since then. I didn't get to visit nearby Colón, but I met some white Mormon dudes who had served their 2-year mission there and they said they had no problems.

    • @JR-mo8os
      @JR-mo8os Před 2 lety +3

      20 years is a long time, inflation happens.

    • @FrenchSaladMac
      @FrenchSaladMac Před 2 lety

      Bro that was nineteen almost twenty years ago, ofcourse its going to be more expensive. Things get more expensive over time, after three years anywhere on the planet prices will be higher

    • @CRAPO2011
      @CRAPO2011 Před 2 lety

      Ive seenhamburgers for 18.00 in Panama, not a cheap destinatiom anymore

    • @MyKeeP81
      @MyKeeP81 Před 2 lety

      the entire skyline looks different now. the city is safer and much more advanced

    • @MyKeeP81
      @MyKeeP81 Před 2 lety

      @@CRAPO2011 nope. only uber is cheap. 3 bucks for a 15 minute ride

  • @tylerlopez1526
    @tylerlopez1526 Před rokem

    thanks bro. my mom was born here, but I was born in America and was researching vitsiting the motherland.

  • @davidchase1222
    @davidchase1222 Před rokem

    I first travel to Panama in the 80s for several months I have a friend that live in Bocas

  • @Matthew-rp3jf
    @Matthew-rp3jf Před 2 lety +3

    Wow I am impressed. I'd rather go here than Mexico

  • @teejaylecapois9741
    @teejaylecapois9741 Před 2 lety +1

    Panama City looks beautiful

  • @catalinahardcastle1506
    @catalinahardcastle1506 Před 6 měsíci

    Panamá cost of living is great not to forget that has a little bit of other countries in the world 🌎

  • @guillermogouldburn763
    @guillermogouldburn763 Před 2 lety +3

    4:56 she was giving you the eye, bro.

  • @marquitad4323
    @marquitad4323 Před 2 lety +3

    Thank you for the info, I am planning a trip there this year

  • @housefullofbennetts6658
    @housefullofbennetts6658 Před 2 lety +12

    Live here and personally love and prefer rainy season 🌧
    Also, prices have gone up a lot just over the last two years.

    • @samjordan8800
      @samjordan8800 Před 2 lety +1

      They say that the USA exports its inflation due to being world reserve currency.
      But then again, printing all that ronarona money didn't help either! That's probably the main source and reason why.

  • @JohnDoe-sr1dd
    @JohnDoe-sr1dd Před rokem +2

    Great info - all the important stuff in a concise way. Thank you!

  • @thewandascott
    @thewandascott Před rokem +3

    This was really helpful. I’m excited to hear there’s a rainforest within city limits. I love to hike and I love living near water and the thought that I can have both while staying in PC is exciting.

  • @trdriver430
    @trdriver430 Před 2 lety +5

    Great assessment Sly. Thanks !

  • @KMO325
    @KMO325 Před 2 lety +3

    Good video as always👍🏾 The area you were walking in looks just like my hometown the DMV area.

  • @coolbrezze67
    @coolbrezze67 Před 2 lety +4

    Thanks Sly. I was thinking of moving to there after retirement. Great job the country. 👍 Where to next?

  • @lars7738
    @lars7738 Před 2 lety +2

    It usually rains like at 12-2 in the afternoon

  • @freeciti
    @freeciti Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for details, informative and will help me, especially about cell phone

  • @suzannesiebs961
    @suzannesiebs961 Před rokem +1

    Plan to visit next year for a vacation. Helpful video!

  • @marichiari4360
    @marichiari4360 Před 2 lety +1

    Ima go back to my moms old home :)

  • @BajanLifestyles
    @BajanLifestyles Před rokem +1

    Thanks really helpful

  • @wilsonpercussie
    @wilsonpercussie Před rokem

    Thank you, have to travel there for medical reasons. this is helpfull to know!!

  • @travelcat1875
    @travelcat1875 Před 2 lety +1

    Great video. I’m going to release some additional videos on Panama myself. ❤️

  • @loangirly
    @loangirly Před 2 lety +2

    VERY helpful Video - thank you so much for sharing!!

  • @yadsingh573
    @yadsingh573 Před rokem

    I was there 15 January to 22 January .Best time

  • @chevywu2930
    @chevywu2930 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for promoting Panama! Hope you are enjoying your stay. Anything you need msg me.

  • @sandymyers3148
    @sandymyers3148 Před 2 lety +1

    Is beautiful europe's love panama is very safe travels fun you right is vey safely paradise

  • @oliviagilmore4848
    @oliviagilmore4848 Před rokem +1

    definitely a helpful video! thanks for sharing!

  • @RonsWorld5
    @RonsWorld5 Před 2 lety +3

    Well done! Thank you for the tips! 🙏

  • @sorandomnc171
    @sorandomnc171 Před 2 lety +1

    I literally just got back. I wish I had gotten one of those sim cards

  • @Steven-io2cj
    @Steven-io2cj Před 2 lety +2

    Great information and video! Thanks

  • @sandymyers3148
    @sandymyers3148 Před 2 lety +1

    beaches beautiful people friendly

  • @bartonofarrell3920
    @bartonofarrell3920 Před 2 lety

    Love old Town Panama city Panama 🇵🇦

  • @sharky9493
    @sharky9493 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks, good information!

  • @cafeenlaruta8732
    @cafeenlaruta8732 Před 2 lety +2

    The balboa is used to circulate in the country's economy with less deterioration than paper money

    • @samjordan8800
      @samjordan8800 Před 2 lety

      Plus the govt made a profit when they minted it.
      Which is GOOD to have a government smart enough to do that!!!!

  • @leflann2633
    @leflann2633 Před 2 lety

    Going next week 🙂hoping for the best with the rain 😓

  • @thomaskscott7374
    @thomaskscott7374 Před rokem

    Appreciate this video brother. Heading out from Maryland next week to visit a few days. VERY INFORMATIVE!

  • @exploremore4937
    @exploremore4937 Před 2 lety +1

    Good video. Thanks for letting us all know what's up

  • @D_BigShow
    @D_BigShow Před 2 lety

    Again awesome video dude
    Panama has got me hooked

  • @pmzphillips
    @pmzphillips Před 8 měsíci

    very informative , going there soon thank you .

  • @btjazzfann
    @btjazzfann Před 2 lety +3

    I'll be traveling to Panama in a few days. Great video and perfect timing!

    • @sheiladoeman8053
      @sheiladoeman8053 Před 2 lety

      Do you mind saying where you stayed during your panama trip?

    • @btjazzfann
      @btjazzfann Před 2 lety +1

      @@sheiladoeman8053 I stayed at the Aloft, and it was around $82 a night. Its near the Multiplaza Mall which was a good place to hangout. I highly recommend it!

    • @sheiladoeman8053
      @sheiladoeman8053 Před 2 lety

      @@btjazzfann thank you

  • @777OGU
    @777OGU Před 2 lety +2

    Great video!

  • @oksilukas6291
    @oksilukas6291 Před 2 lety

    Cool 😎. I saw my favorite restaurant SABWAY there 😁

  • @barryanderson3568
    @barryanderson3568 Před rokem +1

    Anyone here bring their kids to Panama ?

  • @sandymyers3148
    @sandymyers3148 Před 2 lety

    Shawn and i moving to panama we was in high school in 1988 we love there our daughter Angelique is there right is a beautiful country

  • @benvmiller
    @benvmiller Před rokem +1

    How easy is it to communicate if you dont speak Spanish very well? Does most of the inner city population speak English as a second language?

  • @samanthalamont6431
    @samanthalamont6431 Před 2 lety +1

    It helps a lot thank you

  • @trewall
    @trewall Před rokem

    i was at panama they are nice

  • @Ghost-oq8fw
    @Ghost-oq8fw Před 2 lety +2

    This is a great video because there is actually solid information in it. How is Covid policies there? Is it crazy or relaxed?

  • @tobedetermined638
    @tobedetermined638 Před 2 lety +1

    Great Panama content!

  • @AbdihagimuseAbdidariiqo-vu6si

    Lac, famouse biig river Banama
    Wher is, Closed to USA 🇺🇸

  • @boopstick2200
    @boopstick2200 Před 2 lety

    I'm talking about in the city of Panama.

  • @alexis1102
    @alexis1102 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for the video bro

  • @kwidid23
    @kwidid23 Před 2 lety

    Very interesting and informative. I hope t ok make it to Panama soon.

  • @roybladea6180
    @roybladea6180 Před 2 lety +2

    Panama is blazing hot all year.and yes it pours.US Dollar is the money.Balboa is the Spanish name for US Dollar.the coin in the left is nicknamed Martinelli.

  • @nursegege5151
    @nursegege5151 Před rokem

    Very informative ! 👍🏽

  • @ElonTrades
    @ElonTrades Před rokem

    Great video man

  • @servicecatchers3190
    @servicecatchers3190 Před 2 měsíci

    can you give me an idea of cost to rent a shop in downtown area and wat kind of business i can start ?

  • @RukiAlvarez
    @RukiAlvarez Před 2 lety +1

    may i add that the panamenian and us coins look the same. even in the video you have a US quarter, a dime and a nickel

  • @sergiorigon3855
    @sergiorigon3855 Před 2 lety

    Waoooooo bellissima panama 🇵🇦

  • @michelle95198
    @michelle95198 Před 10 měsíci

    Thanks for the info

  • @franciscusjohannesburger3720

    Thanks for the video !

  • @janetwilliams8630
    @janetwilliams8630 Před 11 měsíci

    Nice and helpful

  • @teejaylecapois9741
    @teejaylecapois9741 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for the video, brother.

  • @Meecamote
    @Meecamote Před rokem

    I hardly see mentioned in media in the USA or any people from Panama living here. I wonder about that.

  • @joshanderson7358
    @joshanderson7358 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for the advice.

  • @CGarrett
    @CGarrett Před rokem

    Looks similar to Miami

  • @Don-cn6eo
    @Don-cn6eo Před rokem

    Thanks for sharing

  • @MarvelousMarv760
    @MarvelousMarv760 Před 2 lety

    I'm here in panama right now

  • @oscaragudelo5796
    @oscaragudelo5796 Před 2 lety

    Good info thank you sir

  • @boopstick2200
    @boopstick2200 Před 2 lety

    My Question, why is it that almost every vehicle that park in the area, something appear as concrete block has to be put behind the wheel ?

  • @charlesjames4956
    @charlesjames4956 Před 2 lety +5

    Good video. Very helpful. I am coming there for a 10 day lookaround in late February. What does 'deuces' mean?

    • @Nutty151
      @Nutty151 Před 2 lety +1

      It's like "see you later" I think.

    • @fathimahassam.1278
      @fathimahassam.1278 Před 2 lety

      With use the word alot in the military. Deuces.

  • @abdo30702
    @abdo30702 Před 2 lety

    Thank you so much