Panama City, Panama
Upscale district with high-rises and nightlife on Via Argentina and Calle Uruguay. LGBTQ+ friendly with a couple main venues. Safe but expensive, feels pretty international and generic.
Bella Vista is the high-rise skyline area - upscale condos, shopping malls, trendy restaurants and bars. Includes sub-neighborhoods like Obarrio and Campo Alegre. Via Argentina and Calle Uruguay have most of the nightlife. Business people at lunch, young professionals at happy hour. English widely spoken since this is where international business happens. LGBTQ+ scene is here - El Sótano and El Apartamento are the main spots. Eating alone is normal at the restaurants. Stays busy late with decent lighting and security around the main venues. Everything costs more than local neighborhoods, and it feels pretty generic and international - could be any big city.
Daytime Safety
ExcellentNight Walking Safety
GoodHarassment Risk
ModeratePublic Transport Safety
GoodPickpocketing Risk
ModerateScam Risk
ModeratePolice Visibility
GoodEmergency Services
ExcellentEvening Venues
GoodSolo Dining
ExcellentDrug Activity
LowHomelessness Visibility
LowGetting By in English
Excellent"Safe and sophisticated with great restaurants for solo dining"
"LGBTQ+ friendly venues made me feel welcome and included"
"More expensive but worth it for the safety and atmosphere"
"Easy to find English-speaking staff at restaurants and hotels"
"Great nightlife but stick to main streets like Via Argentina"
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