My Experience Visiting Colon Panama
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- Опубликовано: 23 авг 2024
- My Experience Visiting Colon Panama and the free trade zone/duty-free zone.
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I don't trust the way prices weren't marked on most goods in the free-zone. I always feel like I'm getting taken advantage of because I'm a foreigner. I prefer to see the prices and know that everyone is paying the same.
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It's amazing how much Colon has changed. My first time in Panama back in 2002 I visited and the buildings long the main avenue were all in terrible condition and it was safe to walk around, especially with a camera. Casco Viejo was the same at that time and now it's a huge tourist draw.
Sly, I’ve been following for a while and let me tell you your Spanish got way better. 3:27 and I enjoy watching your videos. Do you have an email I’d like to ask you some questions about travel? Btw, my favorite videos are your final thoughts 💭 Be safe in Panama 👍🏼
Great video Sly, you made it to old Colon safe, I am surprise you did not video the scenery from your bus trip from Panama to Colon. Yes some part on the old Colon where you were walking around 16th Street all the way to 1st street does looks like old Havana Cuba deteriorated, 16th street not as dangerous as it was 3 years ago. The danger is in between from around 13th Street to 1st street on any of the 10 avenues, is like the favelas, lot of great people but with some opportunistic young gangs members. The other parts of Colon are complete paradise.
Thanks Cesar, and I slept most of the way on the bus. I'll try and check out the other parts as I heard Portobello is a good place to visit.
I grew up on 13st...he walked passed it right!! Left Colon in 79
The Colon province is a hidden secret of Panama. We have a beach house near Portobelo and we go out there every chance we get. I give you huge props for making the trip.
Thanks and I keep hearing about Portobello. I need to add that city to the list.
We are chilling on the beach at Isla Grande right now. I highly recommend making the trip.
I am a Zonian as well, just to live in Ft Davis, and kind of walked the streets of Colon back in the day. Nowadays I've been warned to be careful, thank you for sharing and God bless
Panama is on my bucket list - fallen in love with Santo Domingo in the DR but Panama is deffo on my list to visit real soon and these types of videos help me feel what life is like walking around etc...thank you sir!
What are some of things that make you love Santo Domingo? It's on my short list this winter. Advanced thanks!
@@MJ-hg1mk dr is beautiful the people are so welcoming and loving just super nice and welcoming, the food is amazing their fruits and vegetables are not imported which means every meal you eat is super natural and just delicious, dr rice is super delicious and Dominicans are great cooks the Japanese taught Dominicans how to cultivate rice so you know is the best of the best. Also the culture the mixed culture is beautiful
I've been living in Panama for 2 years and only passed thru Colon very briefly. I need to check out that Zona Libre! I vaguely remember hearing about it, but now I must see it in-person
Honestly, you're not missing anything with the Zona Libre, but you may find a hidden gem
I'm planning to move to Panama on December with my family please share your experience
thanks
OMG...YOU WALKED PASSED MY OLD NEIGHBORHOOD!! left colon in 1978
My family is from Colon. They left in 1973. Do you know last name Thornhill, Richards or Hanson
@@nicolewalker134how often yall go back home ?
For Duty Free those prices were high.
A few generations back almost everyone in Colon spoke Caribbean accented English as well as Spanish. Not anymore.
I noticed that wow...English is not spoken in Panama as much anymore. I grew up in a different country back in the 80's and 90's.. guess when the Army left a lot of West Indians decent left too. I was amazed 😥
@@keiram.2287 After a few generations the mother language is lost. The same happens to Hispanics or Asians in the USA and Canada.
@@keiram.2287 la lengua de Panamá siempre ha Sido el español el inglés es una lengua parasitaria que a dañado nuestra hispanidad
Yes, unfortunately Panamanian Socialites made took our Caribbean accent as if it was a joke....I currently live in the US and I speak my Panamanian English to my kids.
@ Sly - so my brother thanks for the videos and information on your travels. Greatly appreciated. However, the prices in the Panama Economic free zone aren't special. They are like retail prices everywhere!
Felicidades!! Congratulations. Your Spanish is very clear and cute!! I am planning to visit Panamá snd the video gave me an idea of the area. Thank you.
Glad you made it back safe
Thanks Doug
Great vlog, many people steer away from Colon city for fear of getting killed 😅 anyway no different than Rio de Janeiro in a favela or Salvador, good people also live there. There is a domino’s park in El Chorillo btw, not sure with the current distancing situation it is still frequented. For Colon, I really liked Isla Grande and the coast nearby Portobelo.
Just came from Portobelo and the Isla of Mayme. Great Beaches in Colon Province!
I've been in Colón. Be careful man. Thanks for this video.
Thanks and will do💪🏿
Im not sure if it looks like Cuba since I haven't been there, but it does look like a *tropical paradise.*
I've been to Havana and it doesn't really look like downtown Colón. The openness and neglect of the buildings are similar though, but I think the structural components are different. Looks more like the videos I've seen of Haiti.
You should visit portobelo n see the statue of black jesus at the church and the Spanish fort there
I'll add that to the list..thanks👍🏿
I love Panama. Keep up the good job
Will do👊🏿
People sell on the street in Brooklyn, NY especially on Saturdays...around Eastern Pkwy.
In the middle of the street? I didn't know that.
@@slyslife Not blatantly. But yes. Mostly water. And not in an annoying way or anything.
Great tour. please put street names and bus routes in future videos
Colon !
that’s that Hood, though.
i always stop off Colon way, when i’m in the city
I was born in Colon, left in 1979 when my father retired from the US government.
Brother, I appreciate your channel. Great information and amazing content!🙏🏾 🙌🏾
She asked you if you are from the U.S. because you blend right in. If you don't say anything you could "pass."
Yeah... I don't think she believed me in the beginning😅
Your videos of Panama be on point and is so transparent.
Cuba seems more closer together, that place is bigger looking, does that make sense!
One has to PAY $5 to get into a "Free Zone" in order to spend money shopping there??? And the prices aren't any bargain either. No thank you! Thanks for showing us that on the video. I'll skip that when in the area.
The prices don't seem to be to phenomenal to me or am i misunderstanding something?
It does look like some parts of downtown Havana.
That's what I thought from the videos I've seen about Cuba
I notice you make a lot of little errors when you speak Spanish but your comprehension of it when people talk is amazing
Yea..listening usually develops quicker and my Spanish is still in the making lol
Lots of life and shopping in Colon. What was the price of the bus ride to and from Colon? Great to see the Old School (the OG’s) playing dominoes. Another nice and informative video. Thank you for sharing. 🙏
The bus ride was $3.50 and it lasted around 1 - 1.5 hours.
@@slyslife Thank you! 🙏
@@slyslife Hello, did you bus from Panama City?
@@slyslife 3.50 from Panama to Colon?
I admire your Spanish. How did you learn and how long did it take you??
They gringo'd priced you up on some of that stuff. Good vid. Will be there next week to check on my lots. If you want some good footage of some natural phenomena in Panama, hit me back. Bunch of stuff about Panama not on wiki or really talked about.
Which one?
If you’re talking about the Run Down parts of Havana- then Yes!
Very informative, I am visiting next week.
Have fun!
WOW!!! NO Shrimps 🤯😵?!! You must have bumped your head. Lol you need to check your temperature. 😄
I'll eat double shrimp next time to make up for it👌🏿
What month did you go to Panama? I am thinking about going during thanksgiving but here it rains a lot then.
Yeah bro, that fly in your food looked delisiosa .🤣
Very informative nice video hometeam!
I agree, very good video
Hmmm thanks for the video. I don't know if I would pay 5 for the free trade zone. I can get to the duty free in Mexico and not have to pay. It looked about the same as far as stores and such.
Cool Bud. Thx for posting :)
Your Spanish is getting good bro.
Looks a lot like towns in Puerto Rico, but larger and organized.
Panama has a intereting history with USA so that make sense.
I can see that..It has a Caribbean feel to it.
There are like no agop lights there tho. Loved the experience there tho
I'm visiting Colon in April 2023 via cruise. What is there to do like excursions?
What kind of camera you rocking with sly?
This looks awesome, very beautiful shops and attractive prices. This country is a hidden gem
The prices weren't all that, but Panama is a beautiful country for sure.
@Sly
That *FOOD* sure looked good!
(Now my empty stomach is growling; it wasn't before I played your video!)
Duty free no tax.. but they’re the same prices here... if you come back here with it don’t they hit you with taxes... you dint leave with it so you would have to declare it
Yeah, the prices weren't that great.
When I went to Havana, Cuba I felt like I was in a Clean Colón lololol.
Not impressed with the prices. Basically, about the same as U.S. Wouldn't make sense to travel there strictly for duty-free shopping, as you would be paying more for the goods when factoring travel costs. I don't get it.
Shopping is cheaper in Panama City... Colón downtown is dangerous
Colón is safe, you can walk around there at 3 am in the morning all by yourself while carrying a briefcase full of money and NOTHING will happen to you........................allegedly.
Anyone know the song that was playing on the bus in the beginning?
It reminds me of the city in cuba where my tattoo artist lives. Did I see a Versace store?????
Nice..I need to visit Cuba soon. I didn't see it, but may have been there.
@@slyslife I usually go to Cayo coco area and then get a cab into the city's. Moron is a nice town
@@ervjackson1607 I hear Cuba is a difficult country to visit due to internet and the government.
@@slyslife I'm Canadian (trying to immigrate to Panama) so we can travel to Cuba easy. The internet is an issue I can't remember if it's $1 per hour or $5 per hour but it's limited.
@@ervjackson1607 yeah I heard the same. Thanks for the tip.
What are your thoughts on the US making Panama level 4 ( do not travel ) we are supposed to go see family in feb.. but I’m not so sure now.
Is absolute bs, i am 32 never been robbed or anything, is super safe.
Yea those things are bs
The US has everybody south of Rio Grande at level 4.
I’m not worried about safety we used to go yearly to see family. I mean like Covid wise. Oddly my state has way more Covid than Panama .. so I’m a little confused
@@80charriel yea I’m starting to think so!
All That area were you're walking is where they filmed Suicide squad 2
This reminds me of downtown Kingston, Jamaican.. its very similar!
Downtown Kingston is a jungle, Colon is way better. Cleaner, safer. BTW, I’m Jamaican
How far is Portobello from Colon?
Good video. I'm going back to Panama in February. I might go over to Colon to get some Wahl clippers. I think I saw the ones I wanted and couldn't find in Florida or Texas.
Thanks...I didn't find the prices too appealing there, but I hope you find what you're looking for.
Sly you a vet get the same or better deals no tax at the BX PX or NavX
Yeah...I agree.
Peace Sly.. When are you planning a trip to Bocas del Toro? Come check us out in Bastimentos/Old Bank
Hey Carlos, I may come that way. I'm just not a huge island beach guy🤷🏿♂️
@@slyslife Thanks for the reply Sly.. I understand how you feel about island beach life;; Im kinda the same way.. But there's so much more to see and experience for people who don't want to do beach stuff.. Also,, Bastimentos/ Old Bank is predominantly Afro-Carribean,, and almost everyone speaks english.. There's been only 6 people on this island that contracted Covid-19 during the pandemic.. Natural organic immune boosters/herbs, fruits, and vegetables grow in abundance here.. But anyway,, hopefully you'll change your mind and come see the "Wakanda in the Caribbean" one day.. We'd love to show you everything Bastimentos/Old Bank has to offer.. Peace
@@carloshorton6978 🤔I never heard of Bastimento.. I'm going to look it up.. Thanks a lot.
Bro come on how does a free trade zone remind if you cuba ?
How much was it to get from the airport to colon
Its the hood hood! Beautiful cultura tho! Be Safe Tho
Yeah! from what I gathered, dont buy electronics overseas. Mad bread for a PS4...a PS4!
Wussup with the "marimba", with the "mota" in Panama?
I'm not hip..I have no idea what that is.
@@slyslife lol Mary Jane my friend "😤"
Prices sound average not too much less. What do you think?
From what I saw this looks like UK & US prices. I am in Panama City now, if you'll find better prices on the side streets.
@@OSHWORLD I think the trick is to buy in bulk. Cubans travel there, mostly shop owners, and load up.
Yea, prices weren't that appealing.
I heard the same..That it's best to buy in bulk.
Why not talk about the residents of Colon ?
Where/when did you learn to speak Spanish?
Those are U.S prices sly!
Yes they are!
do they make you wear face shields on public buses?
No. Just the metro
you went. cool
Now it's your turn👍🏿
just subscribe to your channel big my brother 🙏
its free to get in
You need a pass to enter that you purchase at the administration office near the entrance. They have all the prices listed there.
You made it in one piece.!!
Yes I did🙏🏿
Woohoo! Colon!
I heard that is very little English there. Is that true?
I would agree with that.
nice video bro keep 👌 👍 💯 I have a youtube channel too coming to the 30 mar 👍
Much appreciated👍🏿
699 for the xbox x what
Prices aren’t great
I love your vids! I will be in Panama on Friday for a month I would love to go explore w/u. Hit me up
Thanks and glad to hear that🙏🏿
You was in The Hood Kid...
No. That looked very upscale, reminded me of my time in *Monte Carlo, Monaco* actually.
Yea..downtown was no joke
It’s a Shithole. People here in the comments are too respectful 😂 some beaches along the coast are the only good thing to say about Colón
COCONUT 🥥
Some cheap booze prices there.
Bruh especially in Colon you don’t need to speak Spanish
Yea u do
unfortunate name
oh that food looked good,ill be there in, about 12 hours