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SoyLilyRN Jan 26th, 2015 10:42 PM

Planning trip to Panama
 
Hi all,
I'm planning a last minute trip to Panama. March 11th -16th. It will a mother daughter trip. It's her birthday. What do you all recommend we see while there? Also thoughts about vaccinations prior to travel. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

SoyLilyRN Jan 27th, 2015 08:09 AM

To clarify planning Panama City and close surroundings. Thanks.

RAC Jan 27th, 2015 08:46 AM

Vaccinations probably the standards (Hep A).

Lots to do in Panama City, really depends on your interests. Nature, history, canal, nightlife, culture, etc.

A visit/tour of the Miraflores locks visitor center is probably the closest thing to a 'must-see.'

SoyLilyRN Jan 27th, 2015 09:47 AM

Hi RAC
Thanks for the info. ��

lincasanova Jan 28th, 2015 02:29 AM

2-3 nights panama city. Locks, Folkloric dance/dinner show possibly if that interests you, panama viejo.. cute cafés restaurants, hike the local rainforest jungle one morning.. see some wildlife.. very easy. There are a couple interesting museums in the old part also of the city, which is the only "charming" area and surrounded by bad neighborhoods so don't wander out of the immediate renovated area. just take water and snacks. Then go off to the islands for beautiful beaches for day trip or overnights. not enough to do in P.C. for so many days and PC does not have nice beaches.

I went alone and did not have any problems. I did not go to the recommended beach islands as I didn´t have time ( 3 nights total) but my daughter did and loved it. San Blas, Boca de Toro, etc.

Main problem is taxi drivers.. their prices are al over the place. I found a couple who were very honest in their quotes. The hotel taxi was NEVER my best choice.

If you would like their names and numbers i can post them.

SoyLilyRN Jan 28th, 2015 02:49 PM

Hi lincasanova
Thanks for the info. I would really like those names & numbers pls. We will really have 4 full days in PC. I'm sure we will fill them. You can email me the info @ soylilyrn76@gmail. Did your daugther get any immunizations prior to going? Thanks for your time.

lincasanova Jan 28th, 2015 03:13 PM

none of us got any special shots.. but then again I wasn´t venturing out anywhere. I already have a lot of shots from Asia but not sure if that meant anything.

lincasanova Jan 29th, 2015 03:17 AM

sorry but your email didn´t work for me. got returned.

SoyLilyRN Feb 2nd, 2015 08:57 PM

Hi lincasanova
My email is [email protected] or [email protected] thanks.


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