Entertainment in Panama is top-notch, and you can find it on every corner, in every alley, and at the bottom of every pint. To have a good time, you have come to the right country. If you get ripped off the bottom of a Chivas bus at 4 am, you scream madly for one of the 12 teams in the country’s professional soccer league, or you run into El Café Azul at dawn; entertainment in Panama is not in short supply and can be had at a bargain price. This country is fast becoming a popular travel destination, kind of like the next Costa Rica and you can find plenty of options to get out and about.

Panama is very rich in culture and finding entertainment in Panama is never very difficult. Due to the influence of the United States in the last century, many locals speak good English, and therefore displays, menus, and performances are often in English. More than 10 museums are open in the Panama City area, most of which are located in the Casco Viejo area. There is absolutely no shortage of bars, restaurants, or great live music venues. On any given weekend, at least four or five locations will feature a live band, so your search for entertainment in Panama shouldn’t be too difficult, especially if you’re into live music. Panama City is by far the most cosmopolitan city in Central America and in fact, when it comes to entertainment and nightlife, it even rivals Rio or Cancun. Stroll down Calle Uruguay and you will be drawn to many places, or you will stumble home through El Cangrejo and the same will happen. Regardless of the time, this city is alive, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

If you are looking for entertainment in Panama City and want to go see the “strip” of bars, your best option would be to head to the Calle Uruguay area. Home to such famous bars as Londoner, People, Sahara, and Habibi’s, this district truly has something for everyone. If you are just looking to have a drink and hang out on the patio, be sure to check out Habibi’s. If you’re trying to be furious all night, don’t miss Mystic or Moods. Unplugged is a good place to listen to live music, or if you sync well, check out S6is for a very luxurious album release party. Starlight is a great place for karaoke, and its English / Spanish song book has something for everyone. Other hot spots include Moods, TGIF, and El Bambero.

La Calzada de Amador is another great area for nightlife and entertainment in Panama. Perhaps the most famous strip in the country, the Amador Causeway has a lot to offer. The game is more of a club atmosphere, and Paya more of a slow, relaxed pace. Two great places not to be missed on the road. And if you are staying in the El Cangrejo area, make a stop at La Taverna 21 for a Spanish-style homey area, or La Terraza, the original gringo bar.

However, entertainment in Panama is not limited to bars. The city’s rich culture brings many famous musical acts to the city, including Kenny G, Sean Paul, Don Omar, and many others. The Figali Center, the National Theater, the Atlapa Convention Center and Anayansi are some of the many excellent venues for events. Live theater performances are another way one can find entertainment in Panama, including the Ancón Theater Guild and La Quadra Theater. The plays and performances are often presented in English, so if you don’t speak a lot of Spanish, you won’t have a problem.