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Making your way from San Jose to Panama City? ✈️ Make David your go-to stopover for some serious recharging before the capital! 🏍️☀️ I found David not just super convenient but honestly chill—ideal for travelers looking to shop, eat, and just slow it down for a bit.
Top Spot to Stay:
Rest your feet (and park your motorcycle!) at Pensión Galicia, right on Avenida Obaldía, across from the Obispado de David and Stadium Kenny Serracin—only 200 meters from the Interamericana. This location is central, super easy to find, and you can stroll to a ton of local shops and small eateries.
Why stop in David?
It’s a gateway town with way more creature comforts than border crossings. You’ll get great access to markets, pharmacies, and mellow coffee shops—perfect for prepping for the trip through Panama or decompressing after the Costa Rica bus ride. If you travel by motorcycle (like I did!), David is safe for overnight parking and you can park up, rest, and reorganize. And if you’re weighed down by packs and bags? No stress—the town is compact, so everything is walkable.
Quick practical tips:
- Grab snacks or a quick meal at local panaderías—great for a budget stop and fresh!
- Stock up on essentials before heading into more remote Panama destinations.
- Most basic shopping and amenities are clustered along and around Avenida Obaldía.
Getting Around:
The local buses are super affordable, but honestly, you can see most of David on foot or two wheels. Taxis are everywhere if you’re in a rush.
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