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Avenida Balboa

Panama City, Panama
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Ranked #7 of 44 attractions in Panama City
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
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San Diego, California
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

We walked up and down this three times during our week in Panama City. Its nice to be along the water and out in the open on your way to or from Casco Viejo and in the afternoons walking this route is quicker than taking a taxi. I was really impressed with their outdoor community fitness center along the way.

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Miami, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

If u are 50+ please take your blood pressure medications. No stop signs, no lights, no left no right wild wild west.

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Centreville, Virginia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2013 via mobile

You can see the impressive skyline from the blvd. If you are able to walk along it, I highly recommend it.

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São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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23 reviews 23 reviews
12 attraction reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

One of the main avenues, it's a good place to walk and see the ocean. Many hotels, restaurants and there a mall near there.

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Toronto, Canada
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8 attraction reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

This walkway along the ocean has been improved greatly over the past years, one can almost walk from MetroCentro to the old city along this path. However, during hot humid weather there is very little if any shade and one boils and sweats. Also getting across the main street to get to the walkway, if not at the bridges, is... More

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Bucaramanga, Colombia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

This is worth a day trip out...especially if you don't plan to leave Panama City for the more rural areas. The beach is nice. The Calipso boats are slow, so it might be worth it for some people to spend more money to go a faster route. However, I had a lovely lunch, a nice walk around the island and... More

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Indianapolis, Indiana
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

I loved going to la cintacostera. It is a place where you can enjoy exercising out doors by yourself or with family or friends. They have created a truly nice environment that is safe and very accessible. It is interesting to see people of all types and nationality exercising on bikes running or just simply doing stretches. It is such... More

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Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

Beaitiful view of the ocean and the city's skyline. Not very safe to cross. One has to walk a long ways to use the overpass.

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Western Canada
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10 attraction reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2013

They have definitely upscaled this avenue since our last visit 2 years ago. Major upgrades, better streets, more walking areas, parks, green space. Nice work!

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2013 via mobile

Really nice path and views of the new and old city bit right now it's all boarded up near the fish market and isn't so nice. But cool to use the workout equipment,

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