Panama

DISCOVER PANAMA WITH HIS DREAM LANDSCAPES

Today Panama counts economically, as well as politically as one of the most stable and most successful countries of Central and South America. The economy has grown during the past 5 years on average by about 8%, in contrast to Europe. From the point of view of the tourist, this small country offers nearly everything. Besides big jungle areas there are rivers for rapid Rafting tours, lakes, mountains, beaches, and isolated bays with comfortable hotels. There are even big shopping malls in the centres of Panama City and David, of international standard: like Paris or London without the disadvantages! There is even nightlife for every taste.

In Panama, you will find hotels for every purse. From luxurious international hotel chains down to the cheap Hostels, used mainly by backpackers or tourists who want to economise. The bus connections are excellent. You can travel nearly 400 km in a modern air-conditioned bus from Panama city to David (north), for only $13 one way. That beats German, French, British and other European Rails! The long distance buses go every hour, and almost round-the-clock. You can travel 70/80 km for $2. It's true! Within the towns the bus ride will cost you 25 cents. Read more about prices and the cost of living under the column: "Emigrate" or in our Report : "Where to live best today?"

Mobility is cheap because public transport in Panama really is a public utility designed for people.  If we talk about third world and we compare the mobility in Panama with our supposedly civilized world, which is than the third world?  As for telecommunications, you can use high-speed Internet or mobile (cell) phones even in jungle areas.
The goal of the government is to allow everyone to have mobility and security. Naturally, nowhere is perfect. Most tourists will avoid areas of Colón where there is some serious poverty, or some areas around Darien which are close to the border of Colombia where there are drug problems.