cerro Azul

[PHILIP MISCHENKO]

After reading Jessica R’s piece on Cerro Azul, I’m planning a day visit there. Though I plan to explore the beach communities west of the city and down to Pedasi, Cerro Azul’s proximity to Tocumen makes it the place to start.

Has anyone visited the area? Instead of renting a car for the day does, anyone know if there is regular bus service there from the Tocumen area?

Is it easy to explore Cerro Azul without a car?, or is it much easier to just rent the car, as it will be a day visit?

Can anyone recommend a realtor there?

A final general question for those who have done some traveling outside the city.: Are credit cards readily acceptable for costs generated while traveling like gas, food, lodging, store purchases?

Many thanks to all who contribute to this post

[COUNTRY EXPERT- JESSICA RAMESCH]

Hello Philip,

Here are my thoughts and hopefully others will chime in:

Unfortunately there is no bus that goes direct. You’d have to walk out of the airport (the bus stop is clear on the other side of the large parking lot) and catch a bus to Albrook and then backtrack from there to Cerro Azul. Renting a car at Tocumen would be the more comfortable option. Once at Cerro Azul you can walk around, it’s hilly, but it’s more easily explored with a car.

We have a couple contacts listed here on your Panama Insider website that may be of use to you:

• Paul Haney develops property in Cerro Azul, where he lives with his son. Contact him at; cell +507 6695-4095; e-mail: paulfranklinh@yahoo.ca.

• Altos del Cerro Azul development (Luis Rivera); tel. +507 260-4813; cell +507 6671-8790; e-mail:lrivera@altosdelmaria.com or info@losaltosdecerroazul.net.

It’s good to let them know in advance that you’re coming so the gatekeeper is prepared to let you in.

From the itineraries section:

From Panama City, it’s a very short drive east…back toward the airport…and then north to Cerro Azul. This itty-bitty mountain hamlet has much to offer the potential expat, including a range of property for sale, low cost of living and real estate prices, and cool mountain weather. The scenery—mountain vistas and sweet Swiss-style cottages—may be a bit of a shock after Panama City’s gleaming highrises!
Places to stay are limited so it’s a good idea to book ahead. Treat yourself at upscale Ginger House (website:http://gingerhouse-panama.com) or if you’re on a budget try Hostal Casa de Campo (website:www.panamacasadecampo.com), an older facility.
Read more about Cerro Azul here: https://internationalliving.com/country_clubs/panama/where-to-live/mountain-valley/#azul

Many gas stations, hotels, restaurants, and stores in Panama City and Cerro Azul accept credit cards, but you should always ask your hotel in advance, as there are a handful that do not. More on this: money atms and credit cards: https://internationalliving.com/country_clubs/panama/moving-to-panama/

Hope this helps!

P.S. For others interested in Cerro Azul, there’s a section on it here, on your Panama Insider website: https://internationalliving.com/country_clubs/panama/where-to-live/mountain-valley/#azul

[PHILIP MISCHENKO]

You are always so helpful and prompt!

Mucho gracias. I hope to cross paths with you someday, to thank you personally. I look forward to your continuing articles

Phil

[COUNTRY EXPERT- JESSICA RAMESCH]

Thanks so much Phil! If we do cross paths please just remind me that it was here on the Panama Insider forum that we corresponded!
All the best!

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