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Best Things to Do
Top 10 Best Things to Do in Panama City [2025]
Casco Viejo
4.8
/5
58 reviews
8.2
Casco Viejo | 4.9 km from downtown
Address: Panama City, Panamá Province, Panama
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Panama Canal history & construction
Panama Canal history multimedia
63% positive reviews
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Obviously a must visit if you're in the city. This is the older part of the city and its historical center. It features old colonial houses, albeit many are being restored, so there is a slight gentrification aspect to the district. Nevertheless, walking through the streets lined with pastel colored houses is gorgeous. You could easily spend a morning or afternoon strolling through the districts various streets, while resting in the many open spaces when you're tired. Also a nice place to grab a bit to eat!
Panama City, the capital of the Latin American country Panama, is located on the Caribbean Sea's Panama Bay. The famous golden waterway Panama Canal flows slowly through the edge of the city.
Panama City Old Town Attractions: French Square, National Theater, Bolivar Square, Heron Palace, Independence Square, Cathedral, etc.
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Panama Canal
4.7
/5
125 reviews
7.3
Based on 19,173 reviews
27.3 km from downtown
Phone +507-2-723165
Address: Panama
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 day
Highlights:
Panoramic views of ships passing
82-mile canal links Atlantic & Pacific
35% positive reviews
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Panama City can be divided into old city, ancient city, new city, and the most famous
Browse area of the Panama Canal
Let’s talk about the old city first. Panama was once a Spanish colony, so it is very
Many architectural styles still retain the Baroque style, so casual photos will look great.
There is no piece of wood! There are many small commodity shops in the old city, some of which are also owned by Indians.
Yes, there are small coffee shops and taverns. Walking around Lao Chen at dusk, watching the sunset
Take a picture from the street corner, and it also feels like wood. The camera position is shown in Figure 2.
Make people look slim 4
Next is the Panama Canal. Since the author has some official duties, not only
I visited the canal and also visited the control room of the canal (but I can’t post it for the time being)
come up), but stand on the steps of the canal and feel for yourself what it would be like without the bus
How long does the Nama Canal need to go from the Pacific Ocean to the Caribbean Sea?
A lap is also a super exciting thing
The port of New Town and Panama, the symbol of Panama, are must-visit locations.
One, I had two drinks at the Western restaurant next to the port at night, and went to the panama restaurant
Making a funny and cute gesture next to your chest is also a romantic gesture.
My dear wife came to visit me in Latin America, and we stayed in Panama for a few days. We mainly visited the Panama Canal, Panama Old Town, and Multi Plaza for shopping. I saw a couple of sailboats passing through the Panama Canal. I am a fan of 270 and was very excited. The Panama Canal is really amazing. It can use the water from Lake Giti to release water to the locks, and the lake water has not been released for more than 100 years. I won’t post the video. You can find a lot of it online. If you need tips, you can leave a message to ask me. Panama is the little Hong Kong in Central America. You can buy all kinds of big brands, but the price is not competitive. Because there are many Chinese living here, Chinatown is very big and has a wide range of things. Living in Panama, you don’t feel too much homesickness. The weather here is similar to that in Guangdong. The transportation is convenient, and you can call Uber at any time, but the price is still quite expensive. I heard that the Pearl Islands and Sunblass are very beautiful. I will go there when I have time.
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France Square
4.8
/5
34 reviews
6.5
Based on 654 reviews
Casco Viejo | 5.2 km from downtown
Address: C. 2a Oeste 85-81, Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Panoramic views & Atlantic Ocean
Unique dining & specialty shops nearby
42% positive reviews
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Part of the old town, this is a beautiful place to wander around and learn a little about the history of the area. There are usually guides who share some essential information (for a fee of course) but the scenery is stunning. You can see miles around the area with impressive scenery.
A large square in the old town of Panama. The square looks quite interesting. It is themed after Panama’s history and culture. You can also see some very interesting decorative items in the square.
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Panama Canal Museum
4.6
/5
31 reviews
6.4
Based on 2,127 reviews
Casco Viejo | 5 km from downtown
Phone +507 211-1649
Address: Plaza de la Independencia, C. 5a Este, Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 hour
Highlights:
Museum with rich architectural style
Watch ships pass the canal
42% positive reviews
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I was completely new to this museum. I only had one regret: I didn't rent a $5 English radio. The exhibits were all in Spanish and I could only sift through the essentials.
After the canal tour, we went to museum. Learning about Panama.
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5
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Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica of Santa Maria the Ancient
4.8
/5
5 reviews
5.7
Based on 200 reviews
Casco Viejo | 5 km from downtown
Address: 7-53, Av. B, Panama City, Panamá Province, Panama
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
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There happened to be a free choir performance on the day we visited the cathedral. The acoustics were wonderful. Very soulful and charming. And there was that big moving indicator hanging high up in the dome pointing to a white page on the floor. This showed that earthquake movement was visible. The architecture and icons were beautiful. It was easy to feel the peace here. It's a beautiful building.
It was built between 1688 and 1794 and its main facade displays a series of architectural elements such as the Caravan Cross, the papal emblem, etc. The altar inside the church was probably made in the mid-18th century and it was restored in 2018 along with the image of the Virgin. The cathedral is open every day from 7 am to 7 pm, and there is a mass at noon on Sundays.
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6
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Old Panama
4.7
/5
27 reviews
5.4
Based on 791 reviews
Panama Viejo | 3.9 km from downtown
Phone +507-226-8915
Address: 2G47+MW9, Vía Cincuentenario, Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Street performances & cultural interactions
Fusion of Western & American architecture
40% positive reviews
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Don't miss this historic adventure. Learn about the origins of Panama City, from the Spanish occupation of the indigenous Tibetans, the loss of Captain Morgan and the rebuilding by the Spanish. Wonderful ruins and informative museum. Bring a good camera
Panama City is located on the edge of Panama Bay, and the Panama Canal flows slowly through the edge of the city. It is a picturesque seaside city with mountains and sea views. The old town, in particular, has a strong Spanish style. You can stroll through the old town, feel the sea breeze, drink a cup of coffee, appreciate the local customs and people, and feel leisurely.
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San Jose Church
4.6
/5
9 reviews
4.8
Based on 692 reviews
3.4 km from downtown
Phone +507 228-8943
Address: Casco Viejo, Panama City, Panama
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 hour
Highlights:
Unique district with diverse architecture
Spanish architecture in Old Town
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This church is from the colonial period and it has a gilded altar. It is an example of the Spanish influence in the American colonies. Walking around the old Panama City is a wonderful experience.
【Scenery】This church is from the colonial period and it has a gilded altar. It is an example of the influence of Spain in the American colonies. It is a wonderful experience to walk in the old Panama City.
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