Panama City, Panama
Luxury waterfront with Johns Hopkins hospital. Very safe but completely sterile and disconnected from actual Panama. Quiet at night. Good for medical tourists or maximum security, not much else.
Punta Pacifica is luxury glass towers along the waterfront. Has the Johns Hopkins-affiliated hospital, which is why some expats and medical tourists stay here. Everything feels new, clean, and polished. Security is good - 24/7 guards, good lighting, low crime. Restaurants are upscale with English-speaking staff. The problem is it feels completely disconnected from Panama - could be any luxury waterfront anywhere. Very quiet at night since it's mostly residential, so you'll taxi to Bella Vista or El Cangrejo for anything to do. Makes sense if you need medical access or just want maximum safety and don't care about local character.
Daytime Safety
ExcellentNight Walking Safety
ExcellentHarassment Risk
LowPublic Transport Safety
GoodPickpocketing Risk
LowScam Risk
LowPolice Visibility
GoodEmergency Services
ExcellentEvening Venues
GoodSolo Dining
GoodDrug Activity
LowHomelessness Visibility
LowGetting By in English
Excellent"Very safe but feels like it could be anywhere in the world"
"Perfect if you need to be near the hospital for medical reasons"
"Beautiful ocean views but completely lacking in local character"
"Expensive and sterile, not much to do in the neighborhood itself"
"Great for feeling safe but you'll go elsewhere for restaurants and fun"
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