www.CostaRicaTicas.com

Costa Rica was INTENSE! But, I heard Panama is 50% cheaper....any info on Panama guys? Thanks....the website was very helpful.....The Sportsmans gets my vote next time I stay...or just rent a condo guys......get 2 girls and its cheaper.....had a great time...now to pay the bill! hehe....any info for Panama would be great! Daniel NYC

I understand you were looking for more travel-specific info but here's an article about Panama's economic future. Conclusion--it's very good if the politicos don't f#ck it up (sound familiar?):
http://www.economist.com/node/18959000

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Was there in May, I think the only thing cheaper is food and taxi if you know Spanish. Girls and rent (hotel or condos) are definitely higher in price. Even the massage parlors get 85 bucks or so for an hour but they are definitely nicer than a massage parlor in Costa Rica! Golden Times was great, there are several places all in that area I believe the barrio is called El Dorado.

I will be down there in 6 weeks , so I will post something and let you know. I do have a model that was in a music video in ecuador that is going to meet me down there. she can give the bartenders at the del rey a run for their money in looks.. but this is the kicker she will wait for me at the panama airport for 5 hours to see me ( she lands at 9 am and I land at two).. try that with most girls in costa rica, just to show up on time for you? (don't tell me tico time, if a girl really wants you she be there ,on time!!)All I know is the more south you go the more spanish you need to learn, but the girls seem to really want to meet and be with american men more than just the money.Costa rica girls for the most part are all about the money. Just like the movie..SHOW ME THE MONEY!!!!