Don't Miss This Turn!

What a visit. I am on my way home and have so much to share. This is a short one and I hope it helps those of you driving out to Bala Beach Resort.

Don't miss the turn!

Coming from Panama  City on the Expressway or Autopista, when you start down to the Colon side, watch for the Sabanitas exit. It is marked, but you can miss it easily. The autopista used to end here, so if it has been a while since you have been to the project, you will need to watch to exit for Sabanitas.

If you miss the exit, all is not lost.  Just go around the traffic circle (round about) and take the exit for sabanitas on the old highway and drive back.

As before, watch for the sign on your right hand side for the 'REY'  supermarket. (if you are lucky enough to take the exit it is on your right).  It is a busy intersection. If you pass the Super 99, you went too far. There is a traffic signal at this intersection. Beware, many traffic signals in Panama are not brightly lit, so watch for them.

The turn at "REY" supermarket is often congested with cars and people. Proceed slowly with caution and watch for potholes. Vehicles will weave around on the roads to avoid potholes etc.

The turn that I STILL miss is the next one. It is not long after you leave Sabanitas and is in another small community.

You will pass a church on the right side. Just after the church, turn right. If you go straight, you will have to turn around.

A picture of this intersection is below. I have it burned into my memory for the next drive out to Bala.

The bottom off the building on the corner is painted blue and says "Rincon..."  something.

I hope this helps. I have missed this corner a few times.