Panama Canal ports

oreo · #1 (**permalink**) 01-21-2008, 06:53 PM

I have heard that it is not safe to be out and about unless you are on an organized tour. Is this true?

f-mattox · #2 (**permalink**) 01-21-2008, 07:16 PM

Yes!

Larry in Miami · #3 (**permalink**) 01-22-2008, 07:10 AM

Our tour guide warned us about that.

I did see a few police around with automatic weapons.

LHT28 · #4 (**permalink**) 01-22-2008, 08:08 AM

We walked around Costa Rica, Port Quetzal, Guatemala took a taxi tour to Antigua, people took taxi around Cartegena ...no problems
A lot of countries the police carry large guns just be aware of your surroundings and if you are unsure then stick to the ship's tours

oreo · #5 (**permalink**) 01-22-2008, 04:10 PM

Thanks folks. What is it like in Porto Limon in Costa Rica?

Larry in Miami · #6 (**permalink**) 01-22-2008, 07:27 PM

Puerto Limon in Costa Rica seemed fine to me, I did not have any problems when I was there.

I spoke with a friend from there before going and she warned me to be careful if I went (alone) very far from the immediate area around where the ship docks.

oreo · #7 (**permalink**) 01-23-2008, 07:42 AM

Hi Larry in Miami. Having been to Costa rica before and we were wanting to get some more of their coffee. Are there shops or a supermarket close to the pier?

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