Which are the nice neighborhoods in Panama City? (central america)?

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rivkarut2004

There are some definite neighborhoods in Panama that are not advisable for American to live in but they are easily distinguishable by their appearance. El Chorrillo, Santa Ana, San Felipe, Curundu, Calidonia are all within the heart city and not a place you would probably choose to buy or rent just from their appearance.

What is different here than in the state is the way real estate is viewed. If you have ever shopped for a home in the US one of the things you are told to be aware of are other houses in the neighbor driving the value of your property down by their appearance and condition.

In Panama I can show you every expensive neighbor in the city with beautiful high rise buildings, desirable location, stunning views; yet in each neighbor almost without exception there will be a small hold out area of poor people in unkempt homes reside and eek out a living.

Once you are on the ground you will have one problem letting your eyes lead you to the correct neighborhoods. For more information on Panama see: http://www.panamaexpertos.com/

Shawn M

As long as you stay away from the cities along the canal you should be ok. It is a beautiful country for the most part. I can't stress it enough though, stay away from the docks. There are a lot of foreign sailors that are getting on land for the first time in months looking for easy prey.

Bottles

A good idea would be to contact the U.S. Embassy there . Also read current tourist guides for 'watch' areas . And no offense to the other answerer, but be careful in Colon . There are 'good' areas and very 'bad' areas in Colon . I was stationed just outside of Colon for 2 years, trust me, be careful !! Always ask a good, friendly local about what's 'safe' and what's not . Feel free to email me with any other questions, I'd be more than happy to help !!

old_man_blanco

Like with anywhere else, avoid the poor areas and ghettos, and stick to the main drags where the tourists go as those areas are heavilly policed to deter pickpockets and criminals.

panama7777777

Punta Patilla, Punta Pacifica, San Francisco, el Cangrejo, ElDorado are the higher end neighborhoods, nice but often congested.
For more info on Panama go here:
http://www.panamalaw.org/article_about_panama.html

Val Valdes

To my self is Colon town in Panama it is beautifull and have anything you want to having a good time.

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