Comments for Arrested in Panama at http://www.thepanamareport.com , comment 1 to 2 out of 2 comments http://www.thepanamareport.com Tue, 21 May 2013 13:38:56 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.thepanamareport.com/information/americans-in-panama/arrested-in-panama.html#comment-2208 2008, I almost got arrested once because my friend drove crossed the yellow double-line that are between streets. So a cop car pulled me and my friend over asking for IDs, i gave them my DLS from the US and they said that for foreigner i must always carry my passport with me. They were trying to find every possible ways to arrest me. I called my dad to deliver my passport, the cops complained that my passport entry has been too long 2000 (well it was not well stamped); That was such a dumb excuse to give when my passport was issued on 2008, they are so dumb OMG!!!!!!.. Nevertheless i told myself i would not give them a penny. Cops are money-hunger in Panama, no joke!! I grew up in Pma half my life and later half in the US. I knew something like this was gonna happen but this is very normal in Pma. For all foreigners visiting Pma, be aware of the places that you go to; go to the safer places in the city like punta paitilla, multiplaza, casco area etc. If you are trying to get the full shopping experience in Pma for CHeap good deals souvenirs/merchandize there are LA CENTRAL or LA CALIDONIA , you just have to be really careful with your wallets, purses, w/ anything you carry!just dont oversdress, try to blend in with the clothing style that people wear over there!!. do not go to the inner small towns because it could get really scary!! Travel smart, dress smart because you dont want to look too luxurious, try not to wear fancy jewelries to avoid predators!! This is a beautiful country to visit, its a must. It has beautiful landscape, cheap food, great shopping malls, high fashion clothing, lovely culture and people could be really warm if you are polite to them. - Kel Sat, 06 Nov 2010 06:07:51 +0100 http://www.thepanamareport.com/information/americans-in-panama/arrested-in-panama.html#comment-1968 Hi - I know you talk about water but you do mention beer and I wonder: are there any microbreweries in Panama? If there are, where are they and how would ytou rank them? A friend told me about a small place mid-country that makes a beer called "chiriscoo" and wondered if you where it is? Searched online and found nothing. Thanks - Jim Strummer Sun, 01 Nov 2009 14:02:05 +0100