Best neighbourhoods to stay in Panama City
Hello all - I'm visiting Panama in January with my family (young teens) and have most of the trip figured out (Playa Venao and El Valle de Anton). But the last 5 days we will be in Panama City and I'm not sure what the best plan is. I was thinking a hotel in Casco Viejo but read recently a couple things about how the area around it is very unsafe.
Where would you recommend? I am a tourist now but am hoping to make a move at some point to a warmer climate... Canadian winters are rough with arthritis. :) A few months ago I was in Costa Rica and loved it and have heard Panama is similar in many ways but a tad safer for expats/longer term visitors, so January will be when I check it all out and see if it's a potential fit.
We will have a car for most of the trip but I'd like to not drive in Panama City, so a walkable, safe area is ideal. Any suggestions??