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1 Review and 41 Opinions I haven't been to Las Olas, and won't directly defend the negative criticisms in these pages, I help...
Sport Bar: Local drink holes : Cantinas
vtdanny Says: If you're feeling brave and adventurous, this cantina in downtown David is quite good to beat the heat and recharge yourselves over a few drinks.Literally a few steps off the main square. AC full blast, tinted windows, multi TV's with sports channels on, football decor....
Bar Hotel Iris: A small cozy place with a good view
vtdanny Says: This was the first place we hit after checking in at Hotel Iris.Located on the second floor of the hotel, it has a separate street level entrance to the right of the hotel entrance. Prices were very reasonable. We had breakfast and dinner there a few times in our past...
Multi Cafe: Just in case you wonder about the name, Multi Cafe
vtdanny Says: We did. The first time we walked past Multi Cafe, the one not far from local department store Romero, we were wondering what the heck was this dimly lighted fast food looking joint ... especially quite a few local pointed us to eat there. We ended up eating there quite a few...
MacDonald's: Craving your combo ?
vtdanny Says: They do have McD's in David. Should you need that fix :) McD's is a wee bit away from downtown centre. You can either take a taxi there ( under 2 USD ) or take a mini bus ( about 35 cents , from the bus station )Mind you though, McD's is not the cheapest meal one can get in...
vtdanny Says: Getting around within the city by taxis ain't expensive. Mostly the fare would be from $ 1.50 to $ 2 USD. From the bus station to various hotels in central David for example is $ 1.75 to $ 1.80 from our experience. And Taxi's are plenty. When in doubt about taxi fare, ask...
Over60 Says: I arrived in David by plane and wanted to continue on by bus to Finca La Suiza, which is along the route to Bocas del Toro. The cab delivered me to the right bus, and I told the bus driver where I wanted to go; however, he rudely refused to let me board the bus. Instead, he...
vtdanny Says: Traveling from Panama City by bus would cost about $ 12 to $ 15 USD per person, from the Albrook bus station in Panama City. It is a 6 hour trip with stopover at Santiago.Traveling from the Costa Rican border, Paso Canoas, to David by mini bus ( they have many of them anyway...
kyoub Says: You can drive to David from Panama City in around 7 hrs or you can fly there in less than 2 hrs.We flew on Aeroperlas from the domestic airport. At that time it was located downtown but now it is located at the old air force base outside of town.
kyoub Says: Get a car from one of the rental companies located at the airport and then drive to the beach or Boquete to get cooled off.
Conway: Shopping in a mall environment
vtdanny Says: If you have been to Panama City enough, you'd know this store brand. Located at Plaza Terronal not far from downtown David, $ 2 by taxi.It is a mini ( by North American standard ) department store. If you feel like walking around in an AC/Mall environment to spend a couple...
Romero: Need to buy groceries ?
vtdanny Says: This is actually the super market part from the very same department store Romero, downtown David. The well stocked super market is attached to the main store Romero. You can access via the main front Romero entrance or from the side street. Pretty much has everything, also...
vtdanny Says: Do be careful when crossing streets. Local cars do not stop at at cross walks nor slow down for you.
kyoub Says: Several dozen Indian tribes lived in the region when the Spaniards' arrived, but only seven of these still exist today.There is the Kuna, the Ngobe-Bbugle' (Guaymis), the Embera, the Wounaan, the Bokata, the Bribri, and the Teribe (Naso).Some live in dwellings like in the...
vtdanny Says: Street lightings are very limited at night. Although we never felt unsafe going places on foot where we were there, I'd advice first time visitors to stick to taxi at night.
jlpretty Says: COME ENJOY A FRESH CUP OF COFFEE, ENJOY THE HILL LINED RANCH AND ALL ITS BEAUTY. ASK A TAXI DRIVER FOR DIRECTIONS. IT IS OUT REALLY OFF THE BEATEN PATH
jlpretty Says: WE FINALLY FOUND OUR WAY TO THE BEST COFFE FACTORY IN PANAMA. IT IS ON THE JANSON COFFEE RANCH. A BEAUTIFUL PIECE OF PROPERTY. NEXT TO THE AIRPORT...WHICH IS NOTHING EXCEPT A LANDING STRIP. LOOK FOR IT, IT IS WELL WORTH THE TRIP.
jlpretty Says: THE BEACH IS BEAUTIFUL AND NOT TO MANY PEOPLE HERE.
kyoub Says: Playa Las Lajas is 62 km from David. It is one of several palm-lined beaches along this area of the Pacific coast.It makes a great outing for the day but there isn't much in the way of lodging nearby.If you go during the week, you will probably have it all to yourself. We...
vtdanny Says: There is a bunch of internet cafe located in the area close to Hotel Puerto del sol. Usually 75 cents per hour, fast high speed connections unlike those in Costa Rica . All with AC.Puerto Del Sol, where we spent a few nights, has its own freebee WIFI for it's guest. Free one...
vtdanny Says: Stores and restaurants open on Sundays , generally. However, most of them that open on that day operate on shorter hours.Stores close at 5 PM mostly Sunday.We were shocked to find the bar at Hotel Iris closed for almost the whole Sunday, even a restaurant at one other hotel...
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Get a car from one of the rental companies located at the airport and then drive to the beach or Boquete to get cooled off.
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Q: How much, how difficult or easy, how long to get there (time), problems or suggestions? Going in Feb 2012. Any advice or warnings...
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David is the third largest city in Panama, about halfway between Panama City and San Jose, Costa Rica. It is a rich farming region but not much here of interest to the tourists. It is more just a...
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Many of you may have known David as a hub for other destinations such as Boquete, Bocas del Toro, Panama city. David is much more than that. It is the 3rd largest city in Panama, and is the capital of...
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