Panama Nightlife Tips by epicult

Club Unión: Pooling your nightlife resources

Great place built up right along the beach. Like an old repurposed hotel or something. There is a large open area that looks out to the water, smaller rooms with art on display and at the time, a large art installation in an old empty pool (see pic). Also many artists are on hand selling their art. They are relaxed and don't hassle you. Very cool place, great atmosphere!

Dress Code: The folks here are fairly classy, yet conservatively sexy but they also let us in?

Directions: Casco Viejo

Theme: Nightclub

Bar in Casco Viejo: Pooling your nightlife resources: Part II

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Theme: Nightclub

Bastimentos Jam Session

Bastimentos Island, Bocas del Toro, Panama
If you are truly into experiencing life in Bocas/Bastimentos you will want to ask around to see when 'the band' is playing on Bastimentos. They can jam for up to 9 hours straight! Sundays do come to mind for some reason?

You'll find locals hanging out with each other, listening to the music and drinking alot of gin. Listen to the vibes and meet some really great people! I have posted a photo of our dive masters/hosts (Carlos and Jacob) for that particular evening, and my travel mate Mike. The picture pretty much 'visually' sums up the time you will have in Bastimentos if you can catch the band.

This adventure is not for the anti-social or shy.

Note: On the way back, there are no running lights (or other) on these boats so... be sure to partake in a few beer to loosen up before the pitch black journey back across the channel to Bocas :-o

Dress Code: Dress code... Hmmm... none

Directions: Grab a 'bote' (motorized, dugout canoe) over to Bastimentos for 2.00 bucks. You can probably bum a (late night) ride off someone on your way back, for a couple a bucks.

Theme: Live Music