Things Panamanians Like

Unlike most other things Panamanians like, there is very little explanation behind putting quarters in their ear.

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Panamanians like cars a whole lot. And much of this love is demonstrated in the custom work they have done on their cars to make them more unique. This could be a custom tail fin or painting or grill or remote control for the stereo. As a rule of thumb, any car accessory from the [...]

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Ask Panamanians what they like to eat when they are celebrating and eight tenths of them will respond, “any food sold by a street vendor.” In the same one-block distance, Panamanians like to have anywhere from 2-20 street vendors selling the holy street vendor trinity: chorizo on a stick, beef flap on yucca, and brochettas. The [...]

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When you find a Panamanian you truly care about, it is highly recommended that you buy them something with their name on it. This could be as simple as a fake license plate or a t-shirt. It could also be as extravagant as gold jewelry. Gold necklaces or gold bracelets or gold earrings with customized [...]

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Though many Panamanians who own Playboy paraphernalia are only vaguely aware of the company’s origin, the products are nonetheless a hit in commercial districts such as Avenida Central and Los Pueblos. Panamanians like Playboy gear because it’s useful and fashionable. It’s a little bit like Crocs. Playboy brand clothes experienced a short stint of success [...]

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If you would like to meet a lot of Panamanian people, suggest that you are on the list for a club on Calle Uruguay and that you can get friends on as well. Most importantly, mention that the club otherwise charges an entrance fee. Before delving into how much Panamanians like cover charges, it is [...]

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A great way to make an impression on a Panamanian is to mention you have a Panamanian flag. This means that you love Panama too. It helps get out of speeding tickets. You can get extra points if you show your Panamanian flag in any country outside of Panama and post the picture on Facebook. [...]

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Panamanians don’t fly much. But if you are looking to assimilate with those Panamanians who do fly, there are several requirements. First, you must order a complimentary drink (this, whether you are thirsty or not). Second, you must get out of your seat to walk around and chat (this, whether permitted by pilot or not). [...]

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A common characteristic amongst Panamanians is the need to interact with gringos, whether it’s in business, pleasure, or just throughout the course of a day. So it’s relatively obvious that they’re bound to hear some bad accents and butchered pronunciations. If you are looking to set yourself apart and make Panamanian friends as soon as [...]

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There is perhaps no cultural item more encompassing of ‘things Panamanians like’ than Facebook. While the same could probably be said of any country in the world at the moment, what makes Panama’s Facebook obsession so distinct, is that it transforms what was already a small social scene into something microscopic in which everybody is [...]

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