Panama City, for me, was a huge surprise - it was far better than I expected. The city is rather large, but we stayed central and were able to walk everywhere from Casco Viejo (old town) to Bella Vista (newer part of town) and beyond. In addition, the canal is a quick cab ride from town and there was an excellent boardwalk where the exercisers in the city really came alive at night. However, possibly the best part of the city was the grocery store...however weird it sounds. Those that have traveled some in Central America can probably relate to the constant din just about wherever you are. Whether, it is an old U.S. diesel engine school bus without a muffler screaming by the streets, someone yelling TAXI to you, or someone trying to sell you
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