As usual our editorial team is always watching out after “NUMERO UNO” , YOU!!! Here are some money saving tips to keep in mind for your travels in Panama. We are sure that you will enjoy your trip and you will ThinkPanama more often after you have experienced the enchantment of Panama.
Buy your airline tickets direct on-line with the airline. Try Copa flies direct to Miami, Orlando, Ft. Lauderdale, Washington D.C., Houston, Dallas, L.A., and New York.
Once in Panama, if you want to fly to Bocas del Toro, Chiriqui, Boquete, San Blas, or Pedasi, book online at Air Panamaconnect live online at
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Try to get breakfast included, breakfast is normally a hearty buffet. Save on the most important meal of the day.
Try to see if you can get your company’s Corporate rate. Large multi-national companies have special rates in worldwide hotel chains, if not, contact us to get ThinkPanama’s corporate rates.
Try to get upgraded for FREE to the “Executive level” , at the Executive level you can get FREE Open bar drinks and appetizers every evening for Happy Hour. Save on dinner and drinks while also meeting interesting people.
Do not take the taxi at the hotel entrance, they cost up to 50% more than regular local taxis. Local taxis are safe in Panama.
Rent a car for $40 a day including basic insurance, get yourself a good map, stop and ask for directions often and be adventurous, you only live once! And you save a bundle from the Tourist Tours.
Save on the daily Insurance by using your American Express card. AMEX has Insurance coverage for car rental.
Eat at the local hot spots. Dining in Panama is very cheap and Good. Check with
ThinkPanama.com for dining suggestions.
In Panama at restaurants a 10% tip is more than enough. Tipping the Bellman for carrying your luggage $1 per large piece is good. Do not over tip.
Do not consume from the Hotel mini-bar. Ask where the closest local store not in the hotel , in Panama they call them “Bodegas”, or Supermarket is and stock up on $0.60 cent beers or other snacks. See our article "A dollar can get you a long way in Panama"on everything you can buy for $1 in Panama
For All your Panama Mortgage, Panama Real Estate or Panama Lifestyle needs, contact
Douglas M. Choy at
ThinkPanama.com. He will be happy to provide any guidance and information you may need.
