Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 18.00 |
Local cheese (1kg) | USD 6.96 |
Coke bottle | USD 1.09 |
Taxi 1hour Waiting | USD 25.00 |
Cinema, international release, 1 seat | USD 4.50 |
Lettuce | USD 1.09 |
1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 66.43 |
Mid range bottle of wine | USD 6.50 |
Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre | USD 464.29 |
1 Pair of Jeans | USD 50.33 |
If you’re in Panama and has exhausted all the major cities and provinces in the region then you should consider visiting the small community in David, Chiriquí – the municipality of Las Lomas. Though it is not a major tourist destination this place is a mix of interesting culture and tradition and has a nice enough locals to keep you entertained. This community is quiet but has a friendly neighborhood that is willing to take good measures to ensure that travelers who will wander to their place will be kept happy.
Direct cheap flights to Las Lomas are not available yet but travelers from Panama who want to visit the town can fly to Enrique Malek Airport in David and then take land transport to Las Lomas. Foreign travelers on the other hand need to fly to Tocumen International Airport first then switch flight to Enrique Malek Airport. Once at the airport in David, it will be easy to reach and explore Las Lomas via rental car, taxi or other public transport.
Though Las Lomas is just a small community it is a very progressive one. Proof of its progress is the structures available to the general public like the public library which is one of the most treasured buildings in Las Lomas. Churches, health center and cemetery are also located at the town center including several public and private offices.
Even if there are not a lot of things to do or see in Las Lomas the city of David is another matter. It is one of the most beautiful places in Panama and is considered an important tourist destination in the country. It has plenty of restaurants and shops for coffee enthusiasts, has a good number of commercial establishments and a nice enough community to keep visitors happy.
Your cheap flights to Las Lomas can also be spent seeing the famous Feria International de David, a week-long festivities being celebrated by everyone in the region. The festival showcases different local products in Panama and highlights the colorful traditions of the aboriginal settlers. Obviously, there are no hotels in Las Lomas but tourists can find good rooms in David especially in Hotel Iberia, Gran Hotel National and Hotel Ciudad de David.