Panama – Dubai of the Americas – Goals
My goals for this trip were:
- visit again some nice places I’ve been before;
- try to keep my exercise routine;
- solve some issues at my bank;
- search and perhaps purchase some electronics;
- study more about my new country.
Why Panama?
I have a permanent resident visa.
It is permanent, but I have to visit Panama every 2 years to avoid suspension. After 6 years absent, I can lose it and have to apply again.
To avoid the suspension, I usually go to Panama every 1.5 years. This time, just one year after my last trip in 2023, due to some agenda limitations.
Panama 2024 November
Weather
This time of the year, we have some rainy days in Panama.
Public transport
On this travel, I guess I almost didn’t use taxis or Uber, just the public transport (bus and subway), even from the airport.
I guess I am learning how to use the public transport.
Tourist places
Bella Vista
Most of the time, I stay in Bella Vista.
Some days, heavy traffic in Calle 50.
Smart Fit Panama
Fortunately, there are many Smart Fit units in Panama, I used three of them.
In Panama, the Smart Fit has this hydromassage chair, that I never saw in Brazilian units.
J.W. Marriott (former Trump Tower)
This hotel is costly to me, so I just stay one night each time I come, and try to make the best of this.
Panaviera rooftop
When I stay at J.W. Marriott, I always go to the rooftop Panaviera.
Cinta Costera
This day was a holiday, no heavy traffic at Cinta Costera.
I checked out of J.W. Marriott and came walking to my main hotel.
Panama – Dubai of the Americas – other trips
You can read more about Panama in my last 2 trips.
From this post, I will always update the same post to avoid duplication.
Panama – Dubai of the Americas – Conclusion
My goals for this trip were:
- visit again some nice places I’ve been before – OK;
- try to keep my exercise routine – OK, at Smart Fit;
- solve some issues at my bank – well, no… lack of time!
- search and perhaps purchase some electronics – decided not to buy anything, due to exchange rate to Brazilian rate;
- study more about my new country – Yep, I’ve had time for this.
Most important, and not expected, I’ve made nice friends, this is special.
And some sadness when departing, I guess I really love Panama.