Getting Around Panama

Metro, buses, Uber, rental cars, and the flights and ferries that get you to the parts of Panama the roads don’t reach easily. What actually costs what, how long things actually take, and the difference between getting around Panama City and getting around the country.

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Panama City Metro Guide: Fares, Cards, Stations & Hours (2026)
Panama City Metro Guide: Fares, Cards, Stations & Hours (2026)

July 9, 2026

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Before You Fall in Love With a View, Know How You Live: Choosing the Right Neighborhood for Your Panama Move
Before You Fall in Love With a View, Know How You Live: Choosing the Right Neighborhood for Your Panama Move

May 20, 2026

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Day Thirteen – Leaving Panama – Panama, Spain, or the Canary Islands? How We Made the Final Decision – Part 13
Day Thirteen – Leaving Panama – Panama, Spain, or the Canary Islands? How We Made the Final Decision – Part 13

April 22, 2026

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Day Twelve in Panama – What Panama Actually Taught Us — Honest Cost of Living Summary – Part 12
Day Twelve in Panama – What Panama Actually Taught Us — Honest Cost of Living Summary – Part 12

April 21, 2026

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Day Eleven in Panama — Getting Your Panama Pensionado Residency Card — What the Immigration Office Is Actually Like – Part 11
Day Eleven in Panama — Getting Your Panama Pensionado Residency Card — What the Immigration Office Is Actually Like – Part 11

April 20, 2026

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Day Ten in Panama – Panama Canal Miraflores Locks + Gay Sauna Review – The Sunday Ciclovía – Part 10
Day Ten in Panama – Panama Canal Miraflores Locks + Gay Sauna Review – The Sunday Ciclovía – Part 10

April 19, 2026

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Day Eight in Panama – a pre-sunrise climb, the Canal Museum, and three Uber attempts in the heat – Part 8
Day Eight in Panama – a pre-sunrise climb, the Canal Museum, and three Uber attempts in the heat – Part 8

April 17, 2026

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Day Five in Panama – the fish market, the fancy mall, and a happy hour at Maluka – Part 5
Day Five in Panama – the fish market, the fancy mall, and a happy hour at Maluka – Part 5

April 14, 2026

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Day Two in Panama -the shorts crisis, the world’s biggest mall, and learning how to cool down – Part 2
Day Two in Panama -the shorts crisis, the world’s biggest mall, and learning how to cool down – Part 2

April 11, 2026

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Day One in Panama – Day one in Panama — wheelchairs, wind, and a metro lesson – Part 1
Day One in Panama – Day one in Panama — wheelchairs, wind, and a metro lesson – Part 1

April 10, 2026