A long walk but there is so much going on the Ave...so many parks, local vendors and a beautiful view
This avenida provides a great view, and with the newly constructed cinta costera, a nice place to stroll. Probably best to stroll in the early evening because of the heat, but the government did a fantastic job with the perfectly manicured and colorful foliage.
We walked this path a few times from the city to the fish market or the old town. It is hot with not too much shade but you have locals selling cold drinks all the way along. The photo opportunities of the skyline are great too.Make sure you stop at the fish market which is really cheap and so tasty.
Great place for walks early morning or late afternoon, it's a good distance from the start point to the fish market, with a nice view of the shore line on one side and the crazy high buildings on the other, the contrast it's rather amazing.
Easy and short access to this beautiful street with nice walk along the sea is by metro. Get off at San Tomas station and walk about 200 metres.
This is a long promenade along the ocean with some park area beside it to separate it from traffic. Great for jogging, walking, biking or skateboarding. But remember it is hot, with little shade, so bring hat.
Like a giant front porch for the city during the week the roads are packed with cars but plenty of pedestrian access. On Sunday morning though (1/25/15) no cars were allowed and instead pedestrians, bikes, roller blades, skateboards and people took over.
We came here three times in five days, during the mornings to take in and enjoy the beautiful skyline of Panama City and coastal views of the bay. The city carefully planned how the grounds and walking/jogging paths of this waterfront public space would best serve visitors - basketball courts, sculptures, small play areas for children, tiny parks, even a tiny Japanese pond and bridge are dispersed along this lengthy stretch of Avenida Balboa. Come in the mornings or late afternoons, when the blazing sun is less intense - there is little shade - and bring water with you!
The impressive statue of Vasco Nunez de Balboa gave the street its name. Living in one of the highrises, overlooking the Pacific Ocean, some islands and the Panama Canal traffic is breathtaking. The street itself has 4 lanes, lot of parking spaces and a kind of green belt for walking and jogging. A marina is nearby. So Avenida Balboa is a reamrkableplace in town and a great place to live. Only disadvantage: rush-hour traffic.
You can walk along Avenida Balboa all the way to Casco Viejo. It's stunning. Spectactular views of the city and ocean.