What's it like to drive in San Francisco, Panama City?
Itzel Bultron - Activentas, S.A.
The section of San Francisco, Panama City, Panama, is a very concentrated and central place, located between Calle 50 and Via Porras, the two principal roads in Panama City. The traffic in the peak hours can be heavy, but most of the time you can drive safely and with a good range of speed. Car accidents rarely occur in these area, and due to the volume of traffic are generally small incidents.
The section of San Francisco, Panama City, Panama, is a very concentrated and central place, located between Calle 50 and Via Porras, the two principal roads in Panama City. The traffic in the peak hours can be heavy, but most of the time you can drive safely and with a good range of speed. Car accidents rarely occur in these area, and due to the volume of traffic are generally small incidents.
Posted May 30, 2013
Philip James Schlesinger - Philip James Realty Company
The area of San Francisco, Panama City is one of the better areas for driving in Panama City. San Francisco is located just outside the most congested part of the city center, yet still within walking distance of major attractions like the Multiplaza Mall. There are four main corridors drivers can quickly connect to from the San Francisco area - they include the Corredor Sur, Via Israel, Calle 50, and Via Porras. Having so many options makes it possible to minimize time...
The area of San Francisco, Panama City is one of the better areas for driving in Panama City. San Francisco is located just outside the most congested part of the city center, yet still within walking distance of major attractions like the Multiplaza Mall. There are four main corridors drivers can quickly connect to from the San Francisco area - they include the Corredor Sur, Via Israel, Calle 50, and Via Porras. Having so many options makes it possible to minimize time in traffic getting into and out of San Francisco even during rush hour periods. For those who wish to leave the car in the garage, San Francisco offers many restaurants, retail shopping activities, several major supermarkets, pharmacies, many restaurants, and Panama's beloved Parque Omar all within easy walking distance.
Posted October 17, 2013
Lourdes Townshend
San Francisco is a safe and nice neighborhood in the Panama City, Panama area, located between upper class Altos del Golf, Punta Pacífica, Paitilla, Obarrio, El Carmen, and El Cangrejo, among others.
Main streets cross San Francisco from north to south and from east to west, making it a place of very easy access; and from the highway "Corredor Sur" as well, by which you can drive direct from the international airport, Tocumen, in...
San Francisco is a safe and nice neighborhood in the Panama City, Panama area, located between upper class Altos del Golf, Punta Pacífica, Paitilla, Obarrio, El Carmen, and El Cangrejo, among others.
Main streets cross San Francisco from north to south and from east to west, making it a place of very easy access; and from the highway "Corredor Sur" as well, by which you can drive direct from the international airport, Tocumen, in 17 minutes to the center of San Francisco, which is the Atlapa Convention Center, and the Sheraton Hotel.
Like other contributors mentioned, San Francisco is one of the most complete neighborhood in Panama City, as it "has it all", including the only main park in the city, that opens at 4:30 AM. In these days, every visitor, local or business wants to be in San Francisco.
Of course, traffic has increased, especially at peak hours, or to and from the park area, and sometimes, there is some minor flooding here and there after a heavy rain. To be on the good side, avoid running your errands on rush hours. But traffic jams are never as bad as in other neighborhoods, as San Francisco fairly small, and traffic lights are coordinated.
In addition, walking is fun, because everything can be found within walking distance; and in between walking, you can stop for a nice "coffee with empanadas" in one of the many places established for this purpose.
Posted October 18, 2013
Nelson Vega
There is a lot of traffic in San Francisco, Panama. But in San Francisco, you are very close to everything, so in a sense, it is good because you can just easily get to other parts of Panama City. There will always be activities in San Francisco because it is the center of the city, and therefore it will never be quiet. You will always see cars and people around the area. It is a very active place.
There is a lot of traffic in San Francisco, Panama. But in San Francisco, you are very close to everything, so in a sense, it is good because you can just easily get to other parts of Panama City. There will always be activities in San Francisco because it is the center of the city, and therefore it will never be quiet. You will always see cars and people around the area. It is a very active place.
Posted October 23, 2014
David Lim
Driving in the San Francisco area of Panama City is pretty calm, not too stressful like in other parts of the city. The drivers in Panama are a bit more aggressive than the drivers in the US, and maybe they follow a little more closely with their cars than they would in the US, and they use their horns a lot. But it is still less stressful here in San Francisco than in other parts of Panama City. The average American would not have any problems driving in San Francisco.
Driving in the San Francisco area of Panama City is pretty calm, not too stressful like in other parts of the city. The drivers in Panama are a bit more aggressive than the drivers in the US, and maybe they follow a little more closely with their cars than they would in the US, and they use their horns a lot. But it is still less stressful here in San Francisco than in other parts of Panama City. The average American would not have any problems driving in San Francisco.
Posted October 29, 2014