Casco Viejo

Panama City

A waterfront cityscape with historic buildings and a prominent clock tower.

A coastal cityscape with buildings, a hill with a church, and a clear blue sky.

A coastal cityscape with a prominent church tower, a river, and distant mountains.

A waterfront with historic buildings, a clear sky, and a rocky foreground.

A historic building with a clock tower, palm trees, a fountain, and a paved plaza with benches.

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Panama City Travel Guide

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Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama

9.0/10 (793 reviews)

Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama is just one of the places to see in Panama City, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

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Panama City: Zip Line Experience Over The City

￥6,502

per adult

96% of travellers recommend

Panama Canal Partial Transit

￥24,381

per adult

84% of travellers recommend

From Panama City: Monkey Islands Tour on Gatun Lake

￥4,876

per adult

92% of travellers recommend

Panama Canal:Monkey Island,Sloth Safari, Natural Pool & Hike

￥7,802

per adult

94% of travellers recommend

San Blas Island-Hopping : Full-Day Adventure from Panama City

￥21,943

per adult

Half day of Panama city and canal tour: shared and private

￥10,837

per adult

98% of travellers recommend

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Where to stay in Casco Viejo

Find the best Casco Viejo areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Casco Viejo

A spiraling skyscraper against a clear blue sky.

Bella Vista

Bella Vista is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Via Espana and Iglesia del Carmen. See more of Panama City by jumping on the metro at Iglesia del Carmen Station or Vía Argentina.

A city skyline with modern high-rise buildings and a river in the foreground.

El Cangrejo

The abundant dining options and casinos are top of the list for many visitors to El Cangrejo. A stop by Via Espana or Crown Casino might round out your trip.

A bridge over a body of water with several boats.

San Francisco

San Francisco is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Multiplaza Pacific Mall and Calle 50.

A coastal cityscape with high-rise buildings, a calm sea, and a rocky shoreline.

Calidonia

You might enjoy the shopping while in Calidonia. Via Espana is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Estación Lotería or Santo Tomas Station to see more of the city.