![]() ![]() It is useful both in Panama City, and throughout Panama. I highly recommend that you download the WAZE app onto your smart phone before you come to Panama. If you are going to be catching a passenger ferry in Almirante to Bocas, be aware that the last one leaves at 6pm, so make it there before then. Keep in mind that there are few services along the way, so make sure you have a full tank of gas for the drive. On the plus side, the views and scenery on the drive are quite beautiful Also there can be fog in the highest elevations of this road. Be aware that cars will also swerve to avoid pot holes. We have driven this road many times, and that was our most scary drive. In that case, it was the semi passing another semi, not a car making generous use of both lanes when taking a turn. Thankfully, the semi in our lane made it into his lane before we collided, but it did take our breath away. We went around a curve to see 2 semis coming toward us. Just yesterday, we were driving back from Bocas. Usually this is not an issue since there is not much traffic on the road. This because cars tend to make use of the on-coming traffic’s lane when going around curves. While the mountainous stretches of road from David to Almirante can be dangerous. ![]() While it can be stressful to drive in Panama City, that stress is caused by the traffic, lack of street signs, and general difficulties navigating the city. The Inter-Americana near Panama City will turn into a one-way road going east, into Panama City.įor more about holidays in Panama read this post At the end of the holiday, it is reversed. That is, one way going west, out of Panama City. When the traffic gets very bad, the police transform parts of the Inter-Americana & other impacted roads from 2 way roads into one-way roads.Īt the start of the holiday, the Inter-Americana near Panama City will at times only go one way. On major holidays, Panama City empties as everyone goes back to their hometowns to celebrate. ![]() Many workers live outside the city and commute into their jobs every day. You will be stuck in unholy traffic if you attempt to travel across the Punte de las Americas (the bridge linking Panama City to the Inter-Americana) during rush hour. Timing is critical if you plan to drive into or out of Panama City. Beware Rush Hour & Holiday Traffic – Panama City You might want to do the same, especially at first, in Panama City. In the city we take taxis, uber, and the subway. Typically, even now that we are experienced, we park our car at our hotel and leave it there til we leave. Taxis are happy to do it, for the price of a fare, of course. Keep that option in mind if you find yourself lost when driving in Panama City. We used to ask a taxi if we could follow them to our destination. We can now find our way from place to place in the city easily. The WAZE app has help us feel much more confident driving here. Now we feel more comfortable driving there. And Panama City with all its traffic, pedestrians, erratic taxis, and vendors can be a scary place to drive. (Also, driving to Almirante, more on that later)ĭriving in a big and unfamiliar city is always daunting. The roads are generally well maintained and there aren’t usually alot of other cars on the road. In this post, I describe many aspects of driving in Panamaĭriving in Panama is a pretty safe and easy thing to do. Updated: JKeep An Eye Out When Driving – Esp. ![]()
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