Avenida Balboa, Panama City: Address, Phone Number, Avenida Balboa Reviews: 4.5/5
Avenida Balboa
Avenida Balboa
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Restaurants
996 within 5 kms

Da Stefano Trattoria
25
0.2 km££ - £££ • Italian • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options

Bazaar
51
0.3 km££ - £££ • Vegetarian Friendly

Boulevard Balboa
148
0.3 km££ - £££ • Latin • International • Central American

Ristorante Adagio Panama
23
0.3 km££ - £££ • Italian

Santé Panamá
50
0.3 km££ - £££ • Caribbean • Bar • Seafood

Cocina De La India
30
0.3 km££ - £££ • Indian • Asian • Vegetarian Friendly

Gelatiamo Caffe & Bistro
15
0.3 km££ - £££ • Dessert

La Tapa del Frasco
13
0.3 km£ • Brew Pub • Bar • Cafe

Lalo's
7
0.3 km£ • International • Barbecue

BOB Bar and Grill
4
0.4 kmAmerican • Steakhouse
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111 within 10 kms

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11,716
1.7 kmNeighbourhoods • Historic Walking Areas

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2,166
1.6 kmPublic Transportation Systems

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508
1.6 kmChurches & Cathedrals

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18,715
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2 kmNeighbourhoods

Weil Art Gallery
64
0.9 kmArt Galleries

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214
1.9 kmChurches & Cathedrals

Plaza Bolivar
241
1.8 kmPoints of Interest & Landmarks

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2,061
1.9 kmHistory Museums

Natural Science Museum (Museo de Ciencias Naturales )
2
0.7 kmScience Museums
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4.5
2,491 reviews
Excellent
1,335
Very good
865
Average
258
Poor
24
Terrible
9
tyagi
New York City, NY382 contributions
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
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
Colorado313 contributions
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, Canada143 contributions
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, Israel1,666 contributions
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, Panama95 contributions
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
Florida, NY456 contributions
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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Richard M
Phoenix, AZ406 contributions
Mar 2021
How does one rate a street? Well, nice street with water on one side and skyscrapers on the other. If you go any place in the city, you will drive on Balboa.
Written 6 March 2021
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Les L
St. Petersburg, FL16,217 contributions
Mar 2020
If you're going almost anywhere in the CBD, you'll end up on Balboa. Parts of it are quite attractive with stunning views of the skyline.
Written 22 March 2020
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Craig A
South Carolina763 contributions
Feb 2020
We walked over to Balboa Avenue excited to wander along and explore what appeared to be a lovely water-front major avenue. Shops! Restaurants! It looks amazing in the photographs.
But we were very disappointed. As with much of Panama City - it looks way better from a distance. Know that the city is not very pedestrian friendly. Many downtown sidewalks are marked by ankle breaking holes, broken areas, and mismatched heights. One must be quite vigilant to walk the sidewalks even in the "nicer" areas.
Crossing a street is often a very risky thing. There are few traffic light crossings and where there's no light but a "cars must stop" cross walk painted on the street...well, many drivers ignore those "must stop" crossings. Watch-out!
Even when trying to cross a street filled with stopped cars, watch for the motor bikes roaring along in the gutter or between the stopped cars. Danger lurks everywhere.
Once you make your way to Balboa Avenue - we were disappointed by few restaurants and uninteresting shops. In all - we were very disappointed and cannot recommend this area despite the lovely-appearing photographs.
But we were very disappointed. As with much of Panama City - it looks way better from a distance. Know that the city is not very pedestrian friendly. Many downtown sidewalks are marked by ankle breaking holes, broken areas, and mismatched heights. One must be quite vigilant to walk the sidewalks even in the "nicer" areas.
Crossing a street is often a very risky thing. There are few traffic light crossings and where there's no light but a "cars must stop" cross walk painted on the street...well, many drivers ignore those "must stop" crossings. Watch-out!
Even when trying to cross a street filled with stopped cars, watch for the motor bikes roaring along in the gutter or between the stopped cars. Danger lurks everywhere.
Once you make your way to Balboa Avenue - we were disappointed by few restaurants and uninteresting shops. In all - we were very disappointed and cannot recommend this area despite the lovely-appearing photographs.
Written 19 March 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Diego Gutierrez
Villa Constitucion, Argentina1 contribution
Hola gente. llegó a Panamá a las 18 hs y tengo 12 ha de escala....que se puede hacer en ese tiempo??? es segura la ciudad de noche ??? viajo con 2 chicos de 12años...
Patricia L
5 contributions
cuáles son los Molles de la ciuda
cuáles son los Molles de la ciudad mes recomendable
Patricia L
5 contributions
hola me voy a hospedar en el Riu hay líneas de subtes cerca
TennisAndre
Weilheim, Germany21 contributions
Nein, es ist keine Metro in der Nähe, am besten mit dem Bus oder Taxi
Any B
1 contribution
hola como estan? desearia saber si el hotel Riu Panama esta lejos del allbrook.mall,alguien sabe el precio dela play 4 pro?y donde nos recomiendan almorzar? algun super para comprar alimentos? saludos
PanamanianWanderlust
Panama City, Panama1,678 contributions
Hola, el hotel Riu está a unos 20 mins de Albrook mall en taxi o uber. Cerca del área del hotel Riu (calle 50 y Marbella) hay muchos restaurantes a distancia caminable. Pregunte por el área de Plaza New York, a 3 mins del Riu caminando, encontrará restaurantes y comercios. Adicional en la parte de atrás se encuentra Calle Uruguay en donde hay muchos bares y otros restaurantes.
arqlemg
Mazamitla, Mexico
Hola, me gustaria saber cuanto tiempo recomiendas para recorrer toda la avenida?
PanamanianWanderlust
Panama City, Panama1,678 contributions
Hola, si es una persona que le gusta, puede ir a hacer ejercicio temprano o cuanso baja el sol (no le recomendaría en horas de la tarde ni mediodía, por el sol tan fuerte. Si no quiere ir a correr u otro tipo de ejercicio, puede caminar relajadamente cerca del atardecer.
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- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Avenida Balboa:
- Cruiseline Excursion Colon: Panama City tour and Miraflores Locks (From £62.47)
- Authenticity & Essence of Panama - 3 Days Tour (From £527.84)
- Panama City and Panama Canal Miraflores Locks Half-Day Tour (From £54.41)
- Panama Canal and city Tour (From £52.78)
- Bike Tours in Panama City (From £28.42)
- Hotels near Avenida Balboa:
- (0.04 km) Amazing Location And Water Views
- (0.27 km) Centroamericano Hotel
- (0.28 km) Grand Bay Tower
- (0.28 km) Destiny Tower
- (0.32 km) Hotel Residencial Mexico
- Restaurants near Avenida Balboa:
- (0.19 km) Da Stefano Trattoria
- (0.26 km) Boulevard Balboa
- (0.28 km) Bazaar
- (0.28 km) Cocina De La India
- (0.28 km) Gelatiamo Caffe & Bistro
- Attractions near Avenida Balboa:
- (0.28 km) Panamazing
- (0.28 km) Keydoh
- (0.28 km) Discover Panama by Luna Tours
- (0.29 km) Alquila Yates
- (0.29 km) Panama Beer Experience