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Avenida Balboa
4.5
#8 of 189 things to do in Panama City
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Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information.
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4.5
2,503 reviews
Excellent
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867
Average
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Terrible
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USKosherTraveler
Baltimore, MD68 contributions
End a day in Panama City with a relaxing stroll along Avenida Balboa
Aug 2023 • Couples
One of the highlights of our non-touring time in Panama City was Avenida Balboa. This is an open area with sidewalks for walking and riding. We saw the Pacific, people doing yoga, and so much more. There are playfgorunds and fields for some sports. And we were able to see the almost dmoesticated raccoons of the waterfront.
Written 4 September 2023
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ybrown59
New York City, NY7 contributions
Amazing
Aug 2023 • Family
My review is about everyone that took care of me and my family,we start with Kate Alexandra y Patricia they were all very attentive took care of all our needs never forget our water daily and drink tickets, they are all amazing i will come back to that hotel to receive such warm greetings.
Att Yolanda Brown room 2205
Written 1 September 2023
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ESTELLE
4 contributions
Lovely Views
Nov 2022
We walked la Avenida on the way from dinner at Hacienda Real. Lovely view at night. We stayed at the Bay View with a fantastic view of Balboa daily!
Written 5 December 2022
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tyagi
New York City, NY404 contributions
City & ocean views
May 2022
Designated bike lane next to the pedestrian lane. Great to run, walk, or ride along the ocean. Many shady places, with benches to stop and enjoy the views.
Written 9 May 2022
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Selena L
United States4 contributions
Loved this place
Apr 2022
I’m staying at Hilton hotel located over the balboa avenue and really like it here. In my opinion the most beautiful avenue in town, we’ll maintained and lighted.
Written 12 April 2022
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Kimberly H
Colorado315 contributions
Panama City's "Main Street"
Mar 2022
You will likely find yourself traveling on Balboa Ave more than once while visiting Panama City. It connects many of the major sights in the city. There are numerous shops and restaurants along this stretch. Those interested in running, cycling, or just spending time outside can be found here.
Written 24 March 2022
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Colmarink
Collingwood, Canada152 contributions
Wonderful Street
Feb 2022
Panama is both rich and poor culturally and financial and diversified ever way we enjoyed our visit here.. only issue it was too short!!
Written 18 February 2022
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Zeituni
Jerusalem, Israel1,681 contributions
Seashore without proper embankment
Dec 2021
It is natural, that on arriving to Panama City we went to the ocean. But, except for a small part, all the Avenida is divided from the ocean by the wall, so you do not see much
Written 18 January 2022
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Jb degustador
Panama City, Panama133 contributions
Jbdegustador
Apr 2021 • Friends
I love to jog there on the weekends they close the whole street off for bicycles on Sundays pretty cool it’s Theres shops on the street to as well On way to Fish market to
Written 12 June 2021
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Pete S
Tampa, FL525 contributions
Great place to walk bike or just or people watch
Mar 2021 • Couples
Stayed at Panamá Hilton on balboa ave. Beautiful views of the water and boats. On Sunday they close down the street for bicycles and walkers to exercise. Lot to do in area all within walking distance
Written 9 March 2021
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