First time in Panama City, Panama | Fun Things to do For Solo Travelers | Hotel RIU Plaza

[@Chenda-rr6yo]

Your blog was awesome, you actually show a lot. Not like others who spend time taken pictures of themselves and not experiencing the culture.

[@monicaonthemove]

Thank you so much

[@brentgraham1735]

Monica. You’re great at this! Nice voice cool easy going tempo. Great background music too. Not only great info wasn’t aware of Hotel La Companie. Looks beautiful will need to check it out next time!

[@monicaonthemove]

Thank you so much for watching

[@normagertz9055]

Thanks for the video. Brought me memories from the 90’s . I used to bring my kids to Taboga often specifically on New Year’s Day (just a tradition). Miss my country!

[@monicaonthemove]

My pleasure

[@gisellepeguero9953]

I wish I had seen this video before I went to Panama 😅 I enjoyed watching your Panama experience, now I must go back lol

[@monicaonthemove]

Thank you so much. I definitely plan to go back. There was so much I didn't get to see or do.

[@frankiedee2024]

I’m planning on going to Panama City in April for my 45th birthday. Thanks for the video. I’ll do more research on other activities

[@monicaonthemove]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching.

[@jrosencr1]

Thank you for sharing. We love Panama and you showed us several things we’ve not experienced. We are going back in September and can’t wait to do some of these excursions.

[@monicaonthemove]

My pleasure. Thank you for watching, and enjoy your trip. Let me know how you liked the excursions.

[@mildredtolbert9671]

My daughter and I are going to Panama for her 30th birthday. We are using this video to plan some tours and are going to stay at the Marriott you mentioned. Thanks for this excellent video

[@monicaonthemove]

Awesome! Thanks so much for watching. Glad I could help you plan your trip. Happy Birthday to your daughter.

[@andreonstubblefield1754]

Thank you for sharing Monica! I will be be traveling to Panama City in a month this was great to watch. I’m Ready!!!

[@monicaonthemove]

My pleasure, and thanks for watching. Have a great time in Panama City.

[@ivargasbushcrafts]

Semana Santa is even more intense in the interior/countryside of the country. Panama is primarily a Catholic country, so the whole week there are processions and the processions usually end at a church. Nice vid, thanks 😊 I'm from Panama by the way.

[@monicaonthemove]

Thank you! I absolutely love your country and can't wait to visit again. I'm glad I got to experience it during Semana Santa.

[@qflower4982]

Very helpful video

[@TheeMelindaJones]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience as a solo traveler. I have been trying to get recommendations from FB groups, but I learned so much just watching your video!

[@monicaonthemove]

My pleasure. I'm so glad you found my video useful, and it was able to help you with your travel planning. Thanks so much for watching.

[@robertgooch-yn8eg]

nicely put together

[@monicaonthemove]

Thank you.

[@spark_6710]

Nice boat ride !! Very nice ! Too bad that the sky was overcast still . 👍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶🇨🇱💞

[@mrsbobbicisse]

Thanks for Sharing. Here from Black Travel Movement. I saw the tours and bar crawls but thankfully was with a couple natives who met us there from the U.S. I stayed at the Marriott Executive Apts and saw mostly off the beaten path type places. There aren’t any bad views in Panama. Very nice …

[@monicaonthemove]

Thanks for checking out my channel, I appreciate it. I can't wait to go back, so much more I want to see.

[@eprohoda]

Bravo, how well !Moncia! 💫

[@sportsnheels7511]

I enjoyed this video

[@monicaonthemove]

Thank you so much. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I had a wonderful time.

[@Umadataninternetstranger22]

I am going in a few weeks solo. I can’t wait. Thanks for this. Anything packing (clothing wise) tips?

[@monicaonthemove]

Have a great time. It is the rainy season there now, with July being the wettest month. Be sure to pack an umbrella and sunscreen,, maybe a rain poncho or light jacket. It's very hot in the daytime and mild in the evenings with a nice breeze. Bring light airy clothing. I packed shorts, loose tops, sundresses, and swimwear.

[@Umadataninternetstranger22]

@@monicaonthemove perfect information. Thank you so much!!

[@rerelat8242]

FYI I would add a sweater or scarf. The inside of buildings is cold. I’m here now.😢 I think it’s cold due to keeping the mold down. It’s humid here.

[@Umadataninternetstranger22]

@@rerelat8242 noted! I’ll be sure to pack that. Thank you.

[@ggladfly6658]

On Tobago island, Julissa has the best empanadas …I miss Panama

[@monicaonthemove]

I will have to check that out on my next visit.

[@marvafrancis6408]

Panama is too lovely to go solo,I enjoyed with company

[@breakena]

Nothing wrong with enjoying the experience solo

[@seizeself-loveself-care9869]

When you have no choice, you make the most of it! No personalities to deal with but my own. I’m going to enjoy it to the fullest in December. Thank you for sharing your solo experience. Just what I needed.

[@monicaonthemove]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching. Have a great time!

[@Fausto181818]

13:15 is that band good or what, lovely video Monica,

[@danascott6871]

I love a good catamaran!!

[@KamilW257]

We are Hyatt members. I am SO glad you mentioned the name of Hyatt’s beautiful hotel. I was wondering why the other Hyatt property closed down near Avenida Balboa…I get it now. This is BAD. We’ll be booking 🎉

[@monicaonthemove]

My pleasure.

[@marvafrancis6408]

Nice video Monica

[@tree_tree5850]

Beautiful

[@roberto-morrison]

Great video. Hope you come back to Panama soon.

[@monicaonthemove]

Thank you for watching. I can't wait to visit Panama again.

[@TravelingwithNik]

Looks like u had fun

[@monicaonthemove]

So much fun. Four days was not enough. Can't wait to go back.

[@dnzforbes]

Lovely, thank you! What was the cost for rhis tour?

[@monicaonthemove]

Thanks for watching. Which tour were you interested in? The links to all the tours are in the description box.

[@michaelmoore369]

Dope

[@FernandoGonzalez-gd3rw]

Love it

[@monicaonthemove]

Thank you

[@MzBatyah]

I enjoyed this video. I'm headed to Panama City, Panama next week, so this video is timely for me. And I'll be staying in Hotel RIU Plaza as well! Thank you so much for sharing your experience in Panama. And thank you for the information on the tours you took. I'm definitely going to look in to scheduling a few for my trip. I do have a question, as a solo traveler did you have a need to catch a taxi or an uber at all while you visited? Thanks

[@monicaonthemove]

I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for watching. I took Uber and Lyft everywhere while I was there. They are always available and super cheap. Except for the airport, all my rides were less than $5.

[@MzBatyah]

@@monicaonthemove thanks so much for responding!!

[@monicaonthemove]

@@MzBatyah My pleasure

[@renigero]

Wonderful Tour through Panama - City- Love it.. See Taboga Island.. We have made a Video from it.. Take a look. Many greetings form Panama - (near Coronado)

[@monicaonthemove]

Thank you so much for watching. I will definitely check out your channel.

[@renigero]

@@monicaonthemove Wish you a nice Day Monica.. Where are you now? in Panama ?

[@monicaonthemove]

@@renigero Thank you, I wish the same for you. I am in the U.S., Georgia to be exact.

[@renigero]

@@monicaonthemove Wow - Very nice Place.. Make a video about there ...

[@monicaonthemove]

@@renigero I have a few videos on my channel about places to go in Atlanta, GA. Check them out.

[@2kkila4]

Which camera do you have i heard the lady say it was really small, id love to invest in a new smaller camera ;-)

[@monicaonthemove]

I use the dji pocket 2 but now I want to upgrade to the pocket 3.

[@KerisaGardiner]

Hi, I’m traveling to Panama this Sunday, please advise whether you needed a health declaration to enter…I see all Covid restrictions has been lifted but I need to make sure. Thanks in advance

[@monicaonthemove]

Hi there! Thanks for watching. A health declaration was not required when I traveled there in April.

[@KerisaGardiner]

@@monicaonthemove thanks much, wanted to be sure

[@EzzyDT]

Thanks for the video. I am an Afro Panamanian who grew up in the United States. I was curious how my family had a Jewish last name. Thanks for the information.

[@monicaonthemove]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching.

[@shaylam3595]

Looks like so much fun. How did you get to the tours/activities you had set up? ( urber or private transportation) thank you

[@monicaonthemove]

I enjoyed all of my tours and used Uber to get around, they are plentiful and cheap. Average Uber trip was less than $5.

[@shaylam3595]

@@monicaonthemove wow Good price thank you

[@shaylam3595]

@@monicaonthemove I would just go into the Urber app same as I do in the USA ? I don't speak any Spanish only English, would It still be easy for me using Urber? Thank you again

[@monicaonthemove]

@@shaylam3595 Yes, exactly the same. They use the US dollar in Panama. You will be fine not speaking Spanish.

[@shaylam3595]

@@monicaonthemove thank you so much for all the information 🤗

[@blessed529]

Hi,do you've to know Spanish to go panama?

[@danascott6871]

No liquor on Good Friday?!? We don’t do that in New Orleans. LAWD

[@monicaonthemove]

LOL...absolutely not

[@joeadams4354]

Monica - I have a medical marijuana card in the US - reading conflicting info on the legality of cannabis in Panama? Dispensaries? Can you please enlighten me? THANK YOU

[@monicaonthemove]

I'm sorry, I don't partake so that's not something I looked into for my visit.

[@michaelreyes8182]

Papal influence ruined the precession!

[@blessed529]

Hi,do you've to know Spanish to go panama?

[@monicaonthemove]

Hello. I know very little Spanish but I was fine.

[@ggladfly6658]

Most speaks English.