First off, look at that picture...that is exactly what its like in the town of Las Tablas during Carnival. Crowded streets of people getting sprayed with water. What you may not know is that the crowd is mostly gay men and young kids. In addition to the water, you'll here lots of music and see some extravagant floats. All in all, it was just okay plus gay men and young kids are not my crowd.
At night, there are two night club options (PH and X Zone). PH plays Panamanian music and X Zone plays reggaeton. Again, both are just okay.
My suggestion, go for one day only, if you don't mind crowds.
Important Note: People warned of aggressive flamboyant gay men, lots of crime and lewd/drunken behaviour.
Reality from 2011 visit:
---->Many gay men but they didn't bother anyone.
---->Saw no crime. Only one fight (where only one punch was thrown).
---->No lewd behaviour (gay or straight).
---->People were drinking, but not much more than any other public event.
Panama is a lot more conservative than people think. Even the wild stuff here is somewhat tame compared to what I've seen in other countries.
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