Best Panama City hotels: Casco Viejo for charm ($80-150), El Cangrejo for business ($150-300), luxury options $200+. Hostels from $20/night.
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Panama City nightlife: Casco Viejo bars/clubs, rooftop venues, Amador waterfront. Beer $1.50-3, cocktails $3-7, club entry $0-20. Full night out $30-50/person.
Panama City adventures: San Blas Islands (3hr, sailing), Bocas del Toro (diving), Metropolitan Park (monkeys), Taboga Island (45-min ferry day trip).
Panama worth visiting: San Blas Islands, Bocas del Toro, Boquete mountains, fascinating canal tours, modern Panama City + historic Casco Viejo.
Panama City: modern Miami-like skyline, walkable Casco Viejo, clean metro, intense heat. More polished than expected. Explore by metro and Uber.
Panama City: USD currency, safe atmosphere, metro from airport, local meals $6. Spanish essential—English not widely spoken. Modern Central American capital.