bcakes Posted February 10, 2020 #1 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Hi everyone, I am looking for feedback on the best way to tour around Panama City on our own. For those who have done it, are taxis a good way to travel? Were there any issues with finding a taxi to take you back after you were done exploring? I am also curious about whether people felt safe visiting the ruins of Panama Viejo on their own. My guidebook indicates this is a potentially sketchy area. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillB48 Posted February 11, 2020 #2 Share Posted February 11, 2020 I would recommend you hire a cab for the entire time you are touring. A cabby will run interference for you and steer you away from the real sketchy areas. If you are with a local there is much less of a chance you will be bothered. While it is possible to catch a cab at each point you wish to visit, I not sure it will wind up being that much of a savings when you consider the convenience. While Panama does have set rates for taxi rates between different points in the city, as a tourist I sincerely doubt you will be "offered" those rates. You can negotiate with the cab and outline what and where you want to go. Just settle on a price before you hop in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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