David

David is a grid of avenidas running north-south, and calles running east-west. Avenida Central and Calle Central cross near the heart of town; the rest of the calles are lettered (Calle A, etc.), followed by either Norte or Sur (North or South), whereas the avenidas are numbered and Este or Oeste (East or West). A recent administration changed many street names, but locals still use the old ones.

Though founded in the 17th century, David has almost no historic buildings or attractions. Add oppressive heat and you have enough reasons to avoid David. Since it's the regional transportation hub, however, many visitors must spend a night here at the beginning or end of their time in Chiriquí. It also serves as a departure point for scuba-diving or sportfishing excursions, and can be a convenient base for hiking the Sendero Los Quetzales because you can bus to Cerro Punta in the morning, hike to Boquete, and bus back to David in the evening.