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Panama City

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Arguably the most modern of Central American cities, Panama City boasts a shimmering skyline of glass skyscrapers. Just outside of town, verdant rainforest and idyllic tropical beaches offer visitors a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of the busy city streets. On a tour of Panama City, you can experience the contrast between its palm-tree fringed avenues and the historic center, where colonial-era buildings line narrow, cobblestone streets. Explore the ruins of the original city that was destroyed by pirates, take a day trip to one of the numerous forests and parks nearby, or watch the massive ships navigate the Panama Canal on your Panama City vacation. Take a look at our Panama attractions planner to refine the details of your trip to Panama City.
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    Top Panama City tours

    FROM $135 BOOK WITH VIATOR Ocean to Ocean Panama Canal and Jungle Tour
    4.8
    Duration: 8 hours
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    FROM $125 BOOK WITH VIATOR Panama Canal Partial Transit
    4.1
    Duration: 7 hours
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    FROM $67 BOOK WITH VIATOR Panama Canal Miraflores Locks and City Tour
    4.9
    Duration: 6 hours
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    FROM $71 BOOK WITH VIATOR Monkey Island Tour from Panama City
    4.6
    Duration: 4 hours
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    FROM $180 BOOK WITH VIATOR Panama Canal Full Transit Tour
    4.6
    Duration: 12 hours
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    FROM $95 BOOK WITH VIATOR 5 Hour Combo - Panama Canal Eco-Cruise with Monkey Island and Rainforest Walk
    4.8
    Duration: 5 to 6 hours
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    FROM $67 BOOK WITH VIATOR 5-Hour CITY Tour & The Panama CANAL. GROUP & PRIVATE TOUR AVAILABLE!
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    FROM $144 BOOK WITH VIATOR Panama Canal Eco-Cruise and Rainforest Discovery Center
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    Duration: 6 to 7 hours
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    FROM $89 BOOK WITH VIATOR All Inclusive Full-Day Taboga Island Catamaran Tour from Panama City, Panama
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    Popular things to do in Panama City

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    Panama Canal ©
    Landmark
    Panama Canal
    4.7
    Duration: 3 hours
    Amador Causeway (Calzada de Amador) ©
    Landmark
    Amador Causeway (Calzada de Amador)
    3.9
    Duration: 3 hours
    Museo del Canal Interoceanico de Panama ©
    History Museum
    Museo del Canal Interoceanico de Panama
    4.4
    Duration: 1 hour
    Casco Viejo
    Historic Walking Area
    Casco Viejo
    4.6
    Duration: 3 hours

    Historic Sites in Panama City

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    Panama La Vieja ©
    Ruin
    Panama La Vieja
    4.2
    Duration: 3 hours
    Avenida Balboa ©
    Historic Walking Area
    Avenida Balboa
    4.3
    Duration: 3 hours
    Iglesia de San José ©
    Religious Site
    Iglesia de San José
    4.6
    Duration: 3 hours
    Bahai Temple ©
    Religious Site
    Bahai Temple
    Las Cumbres
    4.7
    Duration: 3 hours

    Nature in Panama City

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    Metropolitan National Park ©
    National Park
    Metropolitan National Park
    4.0
    Duration: 8 hours
    Gatun Lake ©
    Water Body
    Gatun Lake
    4.5
    Duration: 3 hours
    Altos De Campana National Park ©
    National Park
    Altos De Campana National Park
    4.6
    Duration: 8 hours
    Panama Caves ©
    Cave
    Panama Caves
    5.0
    Duration: 3 hours

    Hidden gems in Panama City

    Soberania National Park ©
    National Park
    Soberania National Park
    4.3
    Duration: 8 hours
    Iglesia del Carmen ©
    Church
    Iglesia del Carmen
    4.6
    Duration: 1 hour
    Plaza de Francia
    Historic Site
    Plaza de Francia
    4.0
    Duration: 3 hours
    Monkey Island ©
    Island
    Monkey Island
    3.9
    Duration: 3 hours

    Shopping in Panama City

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    Albrook Mall ©
    Shopping Mall
    Albrook Mall
    3.9
    Duration: 3 hours
    Multiplaza Pacific ©
    Shopping Mall
    Multiplaza Pacific
    4.5
    Duration: 3 hours
    Mercado de Mariscos
    Flea Market
    Mercado de Mariscos
    2.4
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Mercado Nacional de Artesanias
    Flea Market
    Mercado Nacional de Artesanias
    1.0
    Duration: 3 hours

    Side trips from Panama City

    Gatun Locks
    Landmark
    Gatun Locks
    Colon
    4.7
    Duration: 3 hours
    Fort San Lorenzo ©
    World heritage site
    Fort San Lorenzo
    Colon
    4.3
    Duration: 2h 30 min
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    Scuba / Snorkeling
    Scuba & Snorkeling
    Portobelo
    4.5
    Duration: 3 hours
    Taboga Island Beaches ©
    Island
    Taboga Island Beaches
    Isla Taboga
    3.4
    Duration: 3 hours

    Featured attractions

    Orbis Panama ©
    Bus Tour
    Orbis Panama
    4.7
    Duration: 8 hours
    Kats Tours ©
    Sightseeing Tour
    Kats Tours
    4.8
    Duration: 3 hours
    Cinta Costera ©
    Neighborhood
    Cinta Costera
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
    Bridge of the Americas ©
    Bridge
    Bridge of the Americas
    3.6
    Duration: 3 hours

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    Where to stay in Panama City

    Panama Canal ©
    To enjoy a balance between old-fashioned architecture and new-edge culture, the southern coastal neighborhood of Casco Viejo (Old Quarter) remains the best place to stay in Panama City. You can choose from a range of stylish boutique hotels and comfortable guesthouses lining the narrow streets of this neighborhood, home to many cafes and bars. For a selection of mid-range and higher-end hotels, many with swimming pools, look to the north-central neighborhood of El Cangrejo. You can also find budget accommodations in the beachfront suburb of Calidonia.
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