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Panamanians have a love affair with Hollywood and there are many air-conditioned
cinemas in and around the city. Panamanians also love to gamble, and there are a few
flashy casinos where you can get in on the action. There are also opportunities in the cap-
ital to see traditional folk dancing and live performances of music and theater.
Panama City's modern movie houses show mostly Hollywood films (with Spanish
subtitles) for US$4.50. VIP showings serving alcoholic drinks, with comfortable leather
seats, cost US$10. Most theaters offer half-price regular tickets on Wednesday. For list-
ings and show times, pick up a copy of
La Prensa
or go to
www.prensa.com
and click on
'cine.'
Albrook Cinemark
CINEMA
(Albrook Mall)
Next to the Albrook bus terminal. There's also one in the Multiplaza Mall.
Multicentro Cinemark
CINEMA
(Multicentro Mall)
Mainstream cinema, with some dubbed titles and some with subtitles.
Near Punta Paitilla.
Casinos
None of the casinos in Panama City are on the verge of stealing business away from the
megacasinos of Las Vegas, but there are three attractive and popular houses of chance in
the capital city. Most are inside top hotels such as the Sheraton, Miramar Inter-Continent-
al and Hotel Continental. With the passing of a recent law, casinos no longer serve alco-
hol.
Traditional Dance
Restaurante-Bar Tinajas
TRADITIONAL DANCE
( 263-7890;
www.tinajaspanama.com
; Av 3a A Sur near Av Frederico Boyd, Bella Vista; entry
US$5; Mon-Sat)
A good place to see traditional Panamanian folk dancing, this dinner
show is a classic. Sure, it's touristy, but nicely done just the same. Shows are held Wed-
nesday to Saturday at 9pm with a US$12 minimum per person for drinks and food.
Reservations recommended.
Theater
