AboutLorena Milanes Expertise I can answer questions regarding Panama, its people, culture, places to visit, places to watch out for, hotels to stay, how much your taxi fare should be... specific information on getting around on a safe manner.
Experience I was born and raised in Panama, educated in American schools. Since I enjoy all related to Panama history, I try to keep myself updated on local happenings in the subject. I also enjoy traveling and the internet seems a wonderful tool to use, specially when you are your own guide (which I usually am)- so I am just willing to give some of the help I have received back.
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Education/Credentials Bachelor's Degree - Marketing and Advertisting
MBA - Emphasys in Management
Question QUESTION: i am planning a vacation in may 2008. i'm staying at the PANAMONTE HOTEL, although i booked reservations on line can i still have the hotel pick us up at the airport at david. what is the air fare from panama city int. to david. i will arrive at 1045am. how many flights go to david a day. and what would a taxi fare be to the PANAMONTE from david. thank you
ANSWER: Hi Joseph,
The aifare (one way) from Panama Albrook Airport to David is approximately 70.00 USD and there should be about 2 to 3 flights a day.
There are no flights from Tocumen International Airport to David.
About taxi fares from David Airport to Boquete I do not know. However the bus fare is less than one dollar.
Good luck,
Lorena
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QUESTION: albrook is how far from tocumen int. and taxi fare, plus how much to tip while in panama, tipping for taxi rides, eating.
Answer Hi Joseph,
Albrook is about an hour away from the airport, with normal traffic.
Taxi fare from the Tocumen Aiport to Albrook Airport should not be more than 40.00 USD. Now, as I write the taxi fares are being changed, so take that into consideration.
Tipping for rides is not done and tipping for food is usually 10 to 15% of your check - if the service is good.
You are not obliged to leave a tip-
Good luck.
Lorena