Cinta Costera
Cinta Costera
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- Joze WAlbuquerque, New Mexico155 contributionsRenting a bike at Burke and riding the Cinta Costera, a lot of funWe rented a bicycle and biked the cinta Costera, enjoyed the views and the beautiful bike path till the soccer stadium and back. We biked also along the seafront on the bike path. This is the only place I would bike, Panama City is too crowded and dangerous to bike somewhere else.Visited June 2021Written June 23, 2021
- VladimiramirelaMississauga, Canada1,872 contributionsImpressive Views of Panama CityIt is amazing how much the City of Panama grew and flowrished in the past 20 years, with the funds coming in the country's pocket from the canal's passing. The tall and slim buildings are challenging the eye and the architecture is agressive and innovative, to say the least. Taking a walk along the Cinta Costera allows for a close-up and personal encounter with the Panama urban existence.Visited January 2020Written January 16, 2020
- PuffyTracyAllen, Texas19 contributionsVery Enjoyable but There's One Issue To Be Aware Of...The Cinta Costera is a great thing to experience while you're in Panama City. The scenery is very nice and if you're a people watcher, you get to see a wide assortment of locals and tourists. We did it late on a Friday afternoon so while it was humid, it was somewhat overcast and we didn't have the sun beating down on us. We had a taxi drop us off at the PANAMA sign and then we walked back towards our hotel so I think we did maybe half of it. I highly recommend it for any visitors to Panama City. The one issue that you should be aware of is what confronted us; we got started on our walk and my wife felt nature's call. While there are public bathrooms located along the path, we found out that these were not only closed but locked shut. Apparently, the local authorities decided to do that for some reason. We were able to get a tip from a local vendor to cross Avenida Balboa and ask to use the bathroom at the Children's Hospital which we did. It's hard for my gringo mind to fathom why Panamanian authorities have done this at such a popular tourist attraction but that is the current state of affairs. Plan accordingly to avoid any uncomfortableness!Visited April 2022Written May 3, 2022
- Karen MLondon, Canada207 contributionsFantastic walkway along the bayThis is a great way to get exercise and experience all Panama City has to offer for nightlife. In a normal year Carnavale is a great attraction here and we were lucky enough to experience the full fun of the event. There are a couple of areas where there is a bad odour when the tide is out but I understand the City is working to remedy this (not sure how:). We were out here every day for our walk and used it to get from the financial district to old town. There is no beach in Panama City but at least this gives you a chance to be close to the water.Visited January 2020Written November 15, 2020
- Expattraveler100Sarasota, Florida4,622 contributionsBest views of the cityThis road goes out into the ocean to avoid the city, and thankfully they added a great walking biking lane(s) to enjoy. Beautiful flowers and landscaping, wonderful views of the new and the old town, and very safe. Enjoy lunch in the very inexpensive fish market located at one end of the causeway.Visited August 2022Written August 24, 2022
- AzRatArizona1,947 contributionsgreat for exercise - beware poor maintenanceAugust 2022 - We walked the Cinta for exercise during a three week stay in Casco Viejo. A nicely executed highway bypass with a separate walking and dedicated bike path. Views of the Casco, Amador, and City center coastline. Unfortunately the maintenance is poor as there are holes is the walking deck, shade structures are falling apart, and trash from road so be careful. Also if the tide is out the area around the Casco is a trashy mudflat and the walking path is on the bay side not the ocean side. However drivers must like the bypass convenience it provides around a congested Casco area. On Sundays during our recent stay in the Casco one entire direction of travel - all three lanes of the roadway - are closed for bikes, joggers, and walkers.Visited August 2022Written August 15, 2022
- Erin AAtlanta, Georgia5 contributionsGreat area to exerciseEnjoyed walking in this area a couple times during our visit. A lot of cyclists, runners and walkers in the area, especially on Sunday when the road it closed to motorists. My only caution is that when the tide is out it's quite smelly.Visited September 2021Written September 12, 2021
- Antya MGreater London, United Kingdom46 contributionsGuided tour of the cityIt was part of a day trip discovering the best bits of Panama City. Make sure your guide can speak good English and that the vehicle has AC ... Pretty hot and humid in February.Visited February 2020Traveled as a coupleWritten August 16, 2020
- Sherry TFort Erie, Canada99 contributionsNice bike path, but view is of litter filled shorelineMy son and I recently rented bikes in Casco Vijo and rode along this bike path, The path is in great condition, paved nicely with good space and takes you along the waterfront area. The sad part is that the beach front area is full of litter - garbage, bottles, cans and other trash lines the shoreline. It made us very sad to see the shoreline so polluted with trash.Visited March 2022Written March 29, 2022
- Rochelle FRandolph, New Jersey933 contributionsA nice long walk - wear as hat as there is minimal shadeOur last day in Panama, we decided to take a walk and crossed one of the "red bridges" as my friend called them, to walk along this roadway by the water. It was sunny and there is little shade (we left later in the morning). We walked all the way to the fish market where we had lunch and then continued to Casco Viejo for coffee. Quite a good long walk. Also doable on bikes if you have them or want to rent them.Visited February 2023Written March 27, 2023
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Karen M
London, Canada207 contributions
Jan 2020
This is a great way to get exercise and experience all Panama City has to offer for nightlife. In a normal year Carnavale is a great attraction here and we were lucky enough to experience the full fun of the event. There are a couple of areas where there is a bad odour when the tide is out but I understand the City is working to remedy this (not sure how:). We were out here every day for our walk and used it to get from the financial district to old town. There is no beach in Panama City but at least this gives you a chance to be close to the water.
Written November 15, 2020
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Expattraveler100
Sarasota, FL4,622 contributions
Aug 2022
This road goes out into the ocean to avoid the city, and thankfully they added a great walking biking lane(s) to enjoy. Beautiful flowers and landscaping, wonderful views of the new and the old town, and very safe. Enjoy lunch in the very inexpensive fish market located at one end of the causeway.
Written August 24, 2022
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AzRat
Arizona1,947 contributions
Aug 2022
August 2022 - We walked the Cinta for exercise during a three week stay in Casco Viejo. A nicely executed highway bypass with a separate walking and dedicated bike path. Views of the Casco, Amador, and City center coastline. Unfortunately the maintenance is poor as there are holes is the walking deck, shade structures are falling apart, and trash from road so be careful. Also if the tide is out the area around the Casco is a trashy mudflat and the walking path is on the bay side not the ocean side. However drivers must like the bypass convenience it provides around a congested Casco area. On Sundays during our recent stay in the Casco one entire direction of travel - all three lanes of the roadway - are closed for bikes, joggers, and walkers.
Written August 15, 2022
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Erin A
Atlanta, GA5 contributions
Sep 2021
Enjoyed walking in this area a couple times during our visit. A lot of cyclists, runners and walkers in the area, especially on Sunday when the road it closed to motorists. My only caution is that when the tide is out it's quite smelly.
Written September 12, 2021
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Antya M
Greater London, UK46 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
It was part of a day trip discovering the best bits of Panama City. Make sure your guide can speak good English and that the vehicle has AC ... Pretty hot and humid in February.
Written August 16, 2020
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Sherry T
Fort Erie, Canada99 contributions
Mar 2022
My son and I recently rented bikes in Casco Vijo and rode along this bike path, The path is in great condition, paved nicely with good space and takes you along the waterfront area. The sad part is that the beach front area is full of litter - garbage, bottles, cans and other trash lines the shoreline. It made us very sad to see the shoreline so polluted with trash.
Written March 29, 2022
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Rochelle F
Randolph, NJ933 contributions
Feb 2023
Our last day in Panama, we decided to take a walk and crossed one of the "red bridges" as my friend called them, to walk along this roadway by the water. It was sunny and there is little shade (we left later in the morning). We walked all the way to the fish market where we had lunch and then continued to Casco Viejo for coffee.
Quite a good long walk. Also doable on bikes if you have them or want to rent them.
Quite a good long walk. Also doable on bikes if you have them or want to rent them.
Written March 27, 2023
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scotdoc2015
Birmingham, UK181 contributions
Feb 2023
A bit out of the way with no pedestrian crossing point, access is hard. If you manage to get there, its excellent picnic point, viewing point and open grass area. Try to go here at sunset time as there are very few un shade areas.
If you can cross roads with kids, its worth it.
If you can cross roads with kids, its worth it.
Written March 12, 2023
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Jet670873
21 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Better in the afternoon or evening when its cooler. Stop by the fish market at the end for lunch or dinner. Plenty of vendors along the way but they don't harrass you. Several good photo ops. See the big Panama sign. Good places for kids to play too
Written February 21, 2020
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Michael
New York City, NY111 contributions
Mar 2022 • Solo
This is one of the best places to visit in Panama City, Panama 🇵🇦. The views are breathtaking. Marvelous views and tons of yummy street food vendors . Would visit again many more times . Must see in PTY!
Written March 24, 2022
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Como puedo llegar a la cintura costera desde la estación 5 de mayo.
Diana G
3 contributions
Lamento pero no le sé contestar.
Jo Ann B
Satellite Beach, FL43 contributions
We are seniors. Flying into Panama City from Houston in February. We need a low-stress entry place to relax upon arrival. Any idea for something low cost and safe?
Skaramoosh
Edmonton, Canada3,959 contributions
Hello Jo Ann
Panama City is relatively safe. Areas like El Cangrejo has lots of eating establishments and less costly hotels. Check out Toscana Inn, Hampton by Hilton and The Saba along via Argentina. You might also want to consider staying near MultiPlaza (Courtyard by Marriott) or Allbrook Plaza (Wyndham Panama) for convenience.
Casco Viejo is a very safe, beautiful and fascinating place to visit but bear in mind that hotels in and around Casco Viejo ranges between mid-range to expensive and noise level in this UNESCO heritage site can get pretty loud on Fridays and Saturdays.
If you have not already then you should download Uber app on your phone. Getting around Panama will be at your fingertips and cheaper then a taxi.
We enjoyed our three visits to this beautiful city and hope you will too.
Buenas noches, desde el aeropuerto de Tocumen que bus puedo tomar para ir a la cinta costera y en cuál parada debo quedarme. Gracias
bahamamama2010_10
Doylestown, PA108 contributions
Lo siento. No se.
Ludo74700
Sallanches, France113 contributions
Bonjour,
Je logerais à The Executive Hotel, pourriez-vous m'indiquer où louer un vélo? Et si possible le prix ?
Est-ce dangereux la nuit?
Merci ?
Cesar Barba de Guadalajara MX
Guadalajara Metropolitan Area, Mexico118 contributions
J'ai cherché une option pour louer des vélos et trouvé la prochaine opportunité, l'emplacement et les prix de location des bicyclettes.
Salutations
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Aliyyah m
Trinidad102 contributions
how much would it cost with a taxi?
Dallas8181
St. John's, Canada67 contributions
Are you asking how much it would cost to do the Cinta Costera in a taxi? You can get around panama city most places for about US$15. A taxi will just take you along the edge of it but on a busy street and you won’t see anything Because of the trees and foliage. Take a taxi to one end of it (central city)and then walk as far as you want. You’ll be walking along the sea wall so you could look out into the bay at the islands. On the city side of you there will be vendors and beautiful plants lots of people walking or biking. If you choose not to walk the full 4 1/2 km hail a taxi to take you down to the other end where fisherman’s market is. Have a wonderful feed of seafood! Somebody mentioned on this site that there weren’t many bathrooms and truthfully we didn’t have to use one but I think they’re right. We didn’t see any. But if you’re in panama you have to do this. You could actually have a cab take you down the Amador causeway when they pick you up on the Costera and bring you back to the fisherman’s market for lunch. Just a 20 minute ride return if you don’t get out. And the taxi ride is not going to be any more than $20 return trip. Ask before you get in the cab and tell them that you’re not gonna pay any more than $20. Actually try $15 first. The costera and the causeway are 26 km return. I did it on bike and it was just amazing. Let me know how you do on your trip
Aliyyah m
Trinidad102 contributions
what about the bus or the metro?
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- Cinta Costera is open:
- Sun - Sat 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
- We recommend booking Cinta Costera tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 24 Cinta Costera tours on Tripadvisor
- According to Tripadvisor travelers, these are the best ways to experience Cinta Costera:
- Panama City Bike Tour (From $29.99)
- Panama City Night Tour (From $34.00)
- Private Layover Panama Canal and City Tour (From $79.00)
- Excursion of 5 days and 4 nights Panama Historic (From $765.00)
- 6-day Nature Tour in Panama (From $1,100.00)
- Hotels near Cinta Costera:
- (0.47 mi) Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo
- (0.60 mi) La Isabela Suites
- (0.54 mi) Hotel La CompañÃa
- (0.33 mi) Villa Palma Boutique Hotel
- (0.33 mi) Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo
- Restaurants near Cinta Costera:
- (0.49 mi) Al Alma Casco Antiguo
- (0.60 mi) La PulperÃa - Casco Antiguo
- (0.57 mi) Tantalo Kitchen & Roofbar
- (0.60 mi) Corcho
- (0.60 mi) Zabah Kitchen & Lounge
- Attractions near Cinta Costera:
- (0.58 mi) Casco Viejo
- (0.42 mi) Dress Like Panama
- (0.34 mi) CAB Tours & Transfers
- (0.36 mi) Panama San Blas Tours
- (0.46 mi) Casco Antiguo Spanish School
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